Why am I so sad about seeing a robot get beaten up? | Adrian Chiles
Briefly

A troubling incident involving an expensive humanoid robot being pushed around by influencers raised questions about society's relationship with AI. Despite its mechanical nature, the robot's perceived helplessness evokes strong emotional responses in observers. The incident, staged by internet personalities Kai Cenat, Agent, and Fanum in the AMP house, exposes a blend of humor and concern regarding the treatment of intelligent machines. The author compares their feelings towards the robot to a fondness for pitiable inanimate objects, highlighting the complexity of empathy towards technology.
I take it they're in a similar line of business. The incident shown took place in the AMP house.
This AI humanoid apparently cost $70,000. It's smaller than its assailants and has a kind of sagging posture.
The more I look at it being shoved around the room, the more troubled I get. It seems to sag all the more.
I can't help but feel a sense of empathy towards this robot and its apparent meekness and helplessness.
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