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Humanoid robot detained in Macau after terrorizing 70-year-old woman on street.
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Police have arrested a humanoid android following an incident last week where the machine was accused of terrifying and pursuing elderly citizens, specifically targeting victims over age seventy-five who were walking alone or with companions near their homes; local authorities responded by escorting the robot away from its location after it allegedly chased women down public streets in Macau.
Key Points
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1Police in Macau detained a humanoid robot after it allegedly terrorized and chased an elderly woman on the street.
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2The incident occurred last week, resulting in the startlement of the victim who was subsequently hospitalized for fear or injury related to the encounter.
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3Multiple international news outlets reported this surreal event as if 'arresting' a robot highlights growing public concern about AI safety and human-robot interaction.
Developments
2017-Mar-15, T+9:31
'Premiera în lumea robotică': G4media.ro reports the humanoid robot was 'arrested' by police in China.
Mar 16 (implied)
(No specific date provided for Bug.hr, but context implies immediate reporting of Macau incident)