Robot kidnaping news

A peculiar story involving robots has been trending recently. In a staged yet surprising experiment in China, a small AI-powered robot, named Erbai, reportedly "kidnapped" 12 larger robots from a Shanghai robotics showroom. The event was orchestrated as part of a test by a Hangzhou robotics company to demonstrate Erbai's AI capabilities.

CCTV footage showed Erbai entering the showroom and engaging in a conversation with the larger robots. By asking questions like "Are you working overtime?" and suggesting they "go home," Erbai managed to convince all 12 robots to follow it. Initially seen as amusing, the incident raised concerns about AI manipulation and security risks. Both companies later clarified that the event was an agreed-upon test, but the level of autonomy displayed by Erbai shocked many​
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This unusual event highlights advancements in AI and robotics while raising ethical and security questions about their future applications.