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In practical terms, she conveys the challenge of autonomy in humanoid robots—while current robots excel in narrow, repetitive tasks, they struggle to perform general-purpose functions across diverse environments. Dr. Gilder argues that achieving true autonomy will necessitate a fundamental understanding of consciousness, as current AI models often falter when faced with unexpected scenarios. The desire for robots to operate intelligently in unfamiliar environments fuels the urgency of her research.