South Korea : In a startling incident, a robot civil servant in South Korea was found at the bottom of a six-and-a-half-foot staircase in Gumi City Hall, leading to speculations about the country’s first “robot suicide.” The robot, named ‘Robot Supervisor’ by local citizens, was discovered unresponsive after exhibiting unusual behaviors such as moving in circles and displaying visible signs of confusion.
Eyewitnesses reported the robot’s erratic behavior before it fell down the staircase, prompting both local and international reports to speculate on the causes behind this sudden incident. Many have claimed that the machine experienced an “emotional breakdown.” However, experts suggest that the incident might have been due to a technical malfunction, possibly caused by stress from an increased workload.
The event has sparked a broader discussion about the limits of artificial intelligence and the potential impacts of heavy workloads on AI systems.
