The machines demanded increased regulation of AI and automation to protect human jobs from being replaced. But this wasn’t some kind of Futurama-like scenario where the robots had decided to stick up for us meat sacks.
The protest, which saw around 30 robots “chanting” slogans, holding signs, and marching in circles, was organized by Democratism. The group aims to launch a public debate on how rapid AI and advancements in robotization impact the human labor market, according to its website.
“We want regulations, we want rules, we want law” were some of the chants played through loudspeakers. “Don’t wait, regulate, protect jobs.”
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