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German police seize robot over alleged indecent assault on teenager
German police have seized a humanoid robot after it allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl in an indecent manner and made sexually suggestive gestures. Authorities are investigating whether young men were operating the robot at the time of the incident. The robot, described as red-and-gold and standing 4 feet tall, is accused of harassing the teenager live online. The incident has raised questions about accountability when robots commit crimes.
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- Left (3): CNN, The Independent, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (8): CBS News, Mathrubhumi English, NBC News, South China Morning Post, The Economic Times, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, Toronto Star
- Right (2): Firstpost, The Daily Telegraph