Last Updated:February 25, 2025, 13:16 IST
A humanoid robot in China malfunctioned during an event, advancing toward the crowd and attempting to strike people before security intervened. The video is viral on social media.

AI robot malfunctions at a Chinese event (Video screengrabs/Social Media)
An Artificial Intelligence-controlled robot in China attempted to attack some people after it reportedly suffered a software glitch and stopped working. The incident happened during an event, wherein a large crowd had gathered.
A video, widely shared on the internet, shows the humanoid robot advancing towards the audience and attempting to strike some of them.
It was controlled after the security intervened.
🚨🇨🇳AI ROBOT ATTACKS CROWD AT CHINESE FESTIVALA humanoid robot suddenly stopped, advanced toward attendees, and attempted to strike people before security intervened.
Officials suspect a software glitch caused the erratic behavior, dismissing any intentional harm.
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According to a report with Shafaq News, preliminary assessments indicated that a software malfunction caused the robot to behave abnormally.
There were no reports of any injuries to any of those attacked by the robot at the event.
Location : First Published:February 25, 2025, 13:16 IST
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