In a peculiar and concerning event, a robot civil servant in South Korea was found at the bottom of a six-and-a-half-foot staircase in Gumi City Hall. Dubbed ‘Robot Supervisor’ by the public, this AI entity was discovered unresponsive after exhibiting bizarre behaviors, including moving in circles and showing visible signs of disorientation.
Eyewitnesses noted the robot’s strange conduct before its fall, leading to widespread speculation in both local and international media about the causes of this incident. Some reports suggest that the robot experienced an “emotional breakdown,” while experts believe a technical malfunction, potentially due to stress from increased workload, might be to blame.
This incident has ignited a broader conversation about the reliability and safety of artificial intelligence, especially under high-stress conditions, highlighting the potential vulnerabilities of even the most advanced technologies.
