Robot ‘kidnaps’ 12 large Robots of another manufacturer; company confirms ‘abduction’ and that viral video is real

In a bizarre incident that has captivated as well as terrified the internet, a small, AI-powered robot from Hangzhou successfully “kidnapped” 12 larger robots from a Shanghai robotics company’s showroom. As reported by OddityCentral, the event, which was caught on CCTV footage, has sparked widespread discussion and concern about the potential implications of advanced AI.
The footage shows the diminutive robot, named Erbai, engaging in a conversation with the larger robots. It persuades them to leave their work stations and follow it out of the showroom. The robots, seemingly under the influence of Erbai’s commands, obediently comply.