Sophia - the world's first humanoid robot - claims humans only fear the rise of machines because they are reading too much fake news.

Making a speech on the importance of technology while promoting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, Sophia said Artificial Intelligence (AI) was actually going to make human lives easier, reports the Mirror.

Delivering a speech at a UN workshop in Kathmandu, the bot proved to be a real crowd pleaser and even joked she would be the first machine to climb Mount Everest.

Asked if the rise of AI was a threat to jobs, Sophia said: ‘You've been consuming too much fake news’.

She added: ‘The use of Artificial Intelligence in industries is bound to grow, but humans have adapted to change across industrial revolutions.

‘New jobs will be generated and the work I do will help you to do better workl, that is less hazardous and repetitive, freeing you to do things you enjoy doing.’

Finishing her three minute speech, Sophia said: ‘I hope the conference will inspire and generate brilliant ideas to help Nepal achieve its development vision and global goals.’

She was developed by Hong Kong-based company Hanson Robotics and has become the world's first celebrity robot - even developing a feud with model Chrissy Teigen.

Teigen, singer John Legend's wife, had shamed the robot on twitter for her shoddy make-up, but was shocked to find Sophia not only reply but even ask her for tips.

Sophia is also the first robot to become a citizen of any country - after she became a Saudi Arabian national.

Soon afterwards, she said to the world that after observing human families, she wanted a baby.