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David Hanson is the founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics, creator of Sophia the humanoid robot. Epstein's foundation reportedly funded AI research collaborations involving Hanson and AI scientist Ben Goertzel, though Hanson later stated none of Epstein's funds were used for Sophia or directly benefited Hanson Robotics.
Hanson appears throughout Epstein's calendar records primarily in scheduled Skype calls and meeting arrangements between 2013-2017, coordinated by Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff. Multiple calendar entries show planned Skype calls (January 2013, November 2017) and in-person meetings, including a proposed lunch in May 2013. Documents reference Hanson's travel locations (LA, Hong Kong) and show active scheduling coordination. Additionally, business proposals appear in the files, including a 'GENI-Lab' robotics research proposal authored by Hanson. However, the connection is primarily documented through scheduling and business development rather than financial records or personal correspondence.
Key Highlights
- •Multiple scheduled Skype calls and meetings between 2013-2017, coordinated through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff
- •Business proposal documents for 'GENI-Lab' robotics research project appear in Epstein's files, authored by Hanson
- •Hanson Robotics and OpenCog AI project reportedly received funding from the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation, though Hanson later disputed that these funds directly benefited Sophia or Hanson Robotics
- •Calendar entries track Hanson's international locations (LA, Hong Kong) suggesting ongoing business relationship coordination
- •Connection primarily documented through professional scheduling rather than financial transactions or personal correspondence
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EFTA00300331.pdf
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s competition and cooperation among participants that results in surprising leaps forward. Based in Hong Kong, the GENI-Lab will bring together Dr. David Hanson—leading artist/scientist developing androids, Dr. Ben Goertzel—leading A.I. scientist, and Dr. Mark Tilden—leading developer of biped robot bodies,
EFTA00304778.pdf
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Davos, Jan. 23-27 -Reminder: Barak at Davos Jan. 23-27 -Reminder: David Grosof in NY Jan. 23-26 i lp)(1 ) 9:30 Appt w, 11:30 TENTATIVE Skype with David Hanson 12:00 Appt w/Larry Delson 12:00 Appt w/Darren & Rich 2:00 Appt w/David Kratz at the NY Academy of Art to tour the Academy 111 Franklin Street 1:00
EFTA00304786.pdf
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FTA00304791 Thurs. Jan. 24, 2013-NY -Reminder: Bobby Slayton to depart today -Reminder: Richard Saul Wurman in NY 24th & 25th 12:00 Skype call w/David Hanson (Skype address 3:30 Appt w/Joe Pagano 4:00 Appt w/Barbro Ehnbom 4:30 Appt w/Barry Josephson 5:00 Appt w/Leon Black I I 6:15 Marty Weinberg to c
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EFTA00397779.pdf
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From: David Hanson czMI > To: Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:29:30 +0000 Jeffrey or you may call me anytime at I am waiting now. I greatly
EFTA00397778.pdf
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From: ==. > To: David Hanson Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:28:33 +0000 HI David and thank you for your reply...I will see if Jeffrey might be available
EFTA00397782.pdf
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From: ==l > To: David Hanson <a Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:32:21 +0000 David, you can call me a' and I can connect you to Jeffrey! On Jan 17, 20
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EFTA00285307.pdf
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2017 2017 November Wed. Nov. 8.2017 8:00am Skype tv/David Hanson (a) 9:50am Appt tv/James Ce (to help with JE's contacts 12:30pm LUNCH at the 2nd Ave. Deli w/Harry Fisch (MM) JOJO TO DRIVE YOU! 2:00pm Appt w/Mi
EFTA00285401.pdf
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eminder: Election Day 6:59am Depart PB 10:26am Arrive LSJ 6:05pm Depart LSJ 8:40pm Arrive NY Wed. Nov. 8, 2017 NY EFTA00285401 8:OOam Skype w/David Hanson (~) 9:5Oam Appt w/James Ce (to help with JE's contacts 12:3Opm LUNCH at the 2nd Ave. Deli w/Harry Fisch a) JOJO TO DRIVE YOU! 2:OOpm Appt w/Misha
EFTA00285393.pdf
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minder: Election Day 6:59am Depart PB 10:26am Arrive LSJ 6:05pm Depart LSJ 8:40pm Arrive NY Wed. Nov. 8, 2017 NY EFTA00285393 8:OOarn Skype w/David Hanson (~~) 9:50am Appt w/James Ce (to help with JE's contacts) 12:30 m LUNCH at the 2^d Ave. Deli w/Harry Fisch JOJO TO DRIVE YOU! 2:OOprn Appt w/Misha
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EFTA00659163.pdf
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there) TUES. FEB. 19, 2013 NY -Reminder: Faith Kates requests you please travel on 23pm or anytime on 24 -Reminder: Call Michael Wolff -Reminder: David Hanson in LA Feb. 19-22 -Reminder: Con Edison to conduct steam shutdown from 10pm Feb. 19-6am Feb. 20 9:00am Breakfast w/Leon Black (' .) 10:00wn The Hod
EFTA00390161.pdf
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[email protected]> Subject: Lunch Thurs May 23-WHAT DOES THIS DO TO OTHER APPTs? Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 13:50:08 +0000 Steve Hanson, Todd Meister and David Hanson have all replied YES to joining the lunch on Thursday May 23rd at 12:30 w/Bobby Slayton. What does this do to the original appointments you had with
EFTA00394847.pdf
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From: M~Mille To: M~Mille Subject: Alert - -Reminder: David Hanson in LA Feb. 19-22 Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:22:56 +0000 February 19, 2013 7:30 AM : -Reminder: David Hanson in LA Feb. 19-22 EFTA00394847
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EFTA00395004.pdf
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il.com> Cc: , Lyn & Jojo fontanilla , Jojo fontanilla , Rich Barnett Subject: Priv & Conf: Feb. 23-March 27 SAT FEB. 23, 2013 Ranch -Reminder: David Hanson in Hong Kong Feb. 23-28 SUN. FEB. 24, 2013 Ranch-Long Beach, CA Reminder: Tancredi in NY Hyatt Regency Long Beach, Feb. 24-27 200 S. Pine Ave. L
EFTA00394994.pdf
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a Jojo fontanilla Rich Barnett Subject: Priv & Con£ Feb. 23-March 27 Date: Fri. 22 Feb 2013 20:46:15 +0000 SAT FEB. 23, 2013 Ranch -Reminder: David Hanson in Hong Kong Feb. 23-28 SUN. FEB. 24, 2013 Ranch-Long Beach, Reminder Tancredi in NY Hyatt Regency Long Beach, Feb. 24-27 200 S. Pine Ave. Long
EFTA00395460.pdf
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. 19th TUES. FEB. 19, 2013 NY -Reminder: Faith Kates requests you please travel on 23pm or anytime on 24 -Reminder: Call Michael Wolff -Reminder: David Hanson in LA Feb. 19-22 -Reminder: Con Edison to conduct steam shutdown from 10pm Feb. 19-6am Feb. 20 9:00am Breakfast w/Leon Black ( ) 10:00am TENTATIVE
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EFTA00395488.pdf
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e 12) TUES. FEB. 19, 2013 NY -Reminder: Faith Kates requests you please travel on 23pm or anytime on 24 -Reminder: Call Michael Wolff -Reminder: David Hanson in LA Feb. 19-22 -Reminder: Con Edison to conduct steam shutdown from 10pm Feb. 19-6am Feb. 20 9:00am Breakfast w/Leon Black EFTA00395490 10:00a
EFTA00395585.pdf
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19, 2013 NY -Reminder: Faith Kates requests you please travel on 23pm or anytime on 24 -Reminder: Call Michael Wolff ( ) EFTA00395586 -Reminder: David Hanson in LA Feb. 19-22 -Reminder: Con Edison to conduct steam shutdown from 10pm Feb. 19-6am Feb. 20 9:00ant Breakfast ii/Leon Black (MM) 10:00am The Ho
EFTA00395606.pdf
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s ??? TUES. FEB. 19, 2013 NY -Reminder: Faith Kates requests you please travel on 23pm or anytime on 24 -Reminder: Call Michael Wolff -Reminder: David Hanson in LA Feb. 19-22 9:00am Breakfast w/Leon Black EFTA00395608 TBD JE and to go to Vera Wang Bridal, 991 Madison Ave., 77th & Madison) CAN VERA BE
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EFTA00396277.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff <a To: "David Hanson" Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:43:50 +0000 thanks David..I did let him know...I am trying to see if we can arrange a speci
EFTA00300329.pdf
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s, expressions, gestures, etc. • 36 months: the robot is as smart as an adult narrowly, generally as smart as a small child. Example sketch by Dr. David Hanson; the final design will be done collaboratively with you GENT-Lab proposal, contact: Dr. David Hanson, Page 1 EFTA00300329 GENI-Lab, a few mor
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