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German Police Probe Whether Teens Piloted Robot That Groped Girl
Original: German Police Investigating If Teens Were Piloting Robot That Groped 16-Year-Old Girl
German police are investigating whether teenagers were remotely piloting a robot that allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl. The case, reported by Gizmodo, raises questions about legal responsibility when remote-controlled machines are used to harass people, and whether the operators or the robot's owner should be held accountable. No charges have been announced as the inquiry continues.
Why now: The unusual use of a robot to allegedly commit assault raises novel legal and ethical questions about robotics and accountability.
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