An AI-powered humanoid robot malfunctioned at an event in China and tried to attack a person before getting control, causing chaos among the crowd. A viral video shows it suddenly moving toward people before security jumped in. The incident has once again raised concerns about AI safety in public spaces.
The event featured multiple AI robots performing when one of them started acting up. Some thought it was trying to attack people, while others believe it just tripped over a barricade. Either way, security acted quickly, and no one was hurt.
Organizers brushed it off as a “minor robot glitch” and assured that all safety checks had been done beforehand. But this unexpected malfunction has only fueled the growing debate over how much we can really trust AI, especially in real-life situations.
People on social media had mixed reactions. Some were genuinely worried, with one person saying, “This feels like the start of a sci-fi horror movie.” Others were unbothered and said that AI glitches are fairly common. Many others, however, found the whole situation amusing, poking fun at robots soon taking over the world.
AI mishaps are not rare. And while technology in fields like healthcare and robotics is advancing all the time, the question of safety is always there. But AI is not all bad—sometimes it can perform wonders.Â
Earlier this year, 16 Unitree H1 robots stood on the stage of China’s Spring Festival Gala and danced in perfect sync; this amazing performance shocked the whole audience. The dance also led to discussions about what has become a part of our everyday lives—the background AI.Â
It was recently revealed that even the most advanced AI still has holes in its system. As these robots become more common in public places, efforts to ensure their safety must take precedence.
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