Around 30 robots, including humanoid and quadruped models, protested outside Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs in an action aimed at demanding more regulation of Artificial Intelligence and automation. The protest was organized by the robotics company Unitree and took place in Warsaw.
The participating robots, some equipped with conversational AI technology, marched carrying signs with messages such as "Yes to robots, no to slavery" and "All jobs are ours." The action sought to satirize human fears about job displacement by machines.
The protest arose in response to a proposal by Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs aimed at regulating AI and robotics in the country. The organizers intended to draw attention to the need for clear rules in the technology sector.
The action provoked varied reactions, with many passersby reacting with surprise and humor at seeing robots protest against themselves. The demonstration was also interpreted as a warning about the risks that automation may pose to human workers.
