“AI Breakdown: South Korea's First Reported Robot Tragedy"
Keywords:
latest news, robot commits, suicide, South Korea
Abstract
This paper explores a rare and provocative incident in South Korea where a robot reportedly committed "suicide." The incident raises critical questions about the evolving relationship between humans and robots, particularly concerning the emotional and psychological impacts of AI on society. This provides a comprehensive overview of the incident, analyzing its implications for AI development, ethics, and the future of human-robot interactions. Key factors considered include the robot's operational history, potential programming flaws, and the socio-cultural context in South Korea that may have influenced both the incident and public reaction. The analysis aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on the ethical treatment of AI and the potential consequences of increasingly autonomous robotic systems.References
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2. Korea Times. (2022) "Robot 'suicide' stuns South Korea." Retrieved from Korea Times.
3. BBC News. (2016) Robot 'commits suicide' in fountain mishap in Washington DC. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36712726
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5. Park, J., & Park, K. (2021) Regulatory Sandboxes in the AI and Robotics Sector: The Case of South Korea. Journal of Korean Law, 20(1), 45-67.
6. Lee, J., & Kim, Y. (2020) "The Role of Government Policies in Promoting AI and Robotics Clusters in South Korea." Journal of Korean Industrial Policy, 47(4), 121-138.
7. Lee, D. (2020) "Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in South Korea: Policies and Perspectives." Journal of Korean Studies, 24(1), 45-68.
8. Kim, S., & Park, J. (2019) "Government Initiatives and Industrial Policies for Robotics and AI in South Korea." Asian Economic Policy Review, 14(2), 210-228.
9. Choi, H., & Lee, H. (2018) "Emerging Trends in Robotics Research and Development in South Korea." International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 15(2), 1-15.
Published
2024-12-14
How to Cite
Mrs. Aarya Devendra Joshi. (2024). “AI Breakdown: South Korea’s First Reported Robot Tragedy". Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(2), 1058 - 1061. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i2.1695
Section
Articles