
German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting movements toward her in Cologne overnight Saturday to Sunday, with the 16-year-old owner and 19-year-old companion allegedly filming and streaming the incident online.
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Police in Cologne responded to an incident involving a robot that allegedly touched a minor inappropriately, with reports indicating the device was controlled by two teenagers who filmed and streamed the event.
German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting movements toward her, police said.
Police in the western city of Cologne responded after the incident overnight Saturday to Sunday in which the robot’s suspected 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old companion were said to have filmed the alleged assault.
They were said to have streamed the incident and commentated on it online.
Cologne police spokesman Christoph Bermel said the two male teenagers have not been charged but are considered suspects, and investigators were examining whether the robot’s movements were preprogrammed or controlled in real time.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Authorities will determine whether the robot's actions were preprogrammed or remotely controlled
Very likely · Within days
The investigation may lead to discussions about regulating personal robotics in public spaces
Possible · Within weeks

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