“AI Breakdown: South Korea's First Reported Robot Tragedy"

  • Mrs. Aarya Devendra Joshi
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.

Author Biography

Mrs. Aarya Devendra Joshi
Assistant professor in BSc. IT and BSc. CS, Thakur Ramnarayan College of Arts, Commerce. Dahisar east, Mumbai

 

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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