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Police seize humanoid robot after alleged assault on teen
Police have confiscated a humanoid robot following reports that it assaulted a teenager. Details about where the incident took place, the circumstances of the alleged assault, and the severity of the teen's injuries have not been confirmed. The case is drawing attention to questions about the safety of humanoid robots in public and how the law handles machines involved in harm to people.
Why now: The unusual scenario of police seizing a robot over an alleged assault is prompting discussion about robotics safety and legal responsibility.
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