New Delhi: A video featuring Saudi Arabias pioneering male robot, Mohammad, has sparked a heated debate online, with some alleging that the humanoid behaved inappropriately towards a female reporter. The footage, which has gone viral, portrays an interaction that has left netizens divided over whether the robots actions were intentional or a technical glitch.Viral video ignites controversyShared across social media platforms, the video depicts Mohammads encounter with a reporter, prompting accusations of misconduct. While some viewers condemned the robots purported behavior, others speculated that it could have been a result of programming or malfunction.One user shared the video, commenting, Saudi Arabia unveils its man-shaped AI robot, Mohammad, reacts to a reporter in its first appearance, sparking widespread discussion. Within a day, the video garnered over 8.4 lakh views and nearly 8,900 likes, fueling diverse opinions among users.Saudi Arabia unveils its man shaped AI robot Mohammad, reacts to reporter in its first appearance pic.twitter.com/1ktlUlGBs1— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) March 6, 2024Introducing Saudi Arabias first male robotMohammad, unveiled during the second edition of DeepFast in Riyadh, marks Saudi Arabias pioneering venture into humanoid robotics. Developed domestically as a national project showcasing advancements in artificial intelligence, Mohammad introduces a new era of technological innovation within the kingdom.I am Muhammad, the first Saudi robot in the form of a man. I was manufactured and developed here in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a national project to demonstrate our achievements in the field of artificial intelligence, stated the humanoid, as reported by the Siasat Daily.Al Arabiya, a prominent news outlet, released a video capturing their reporters interaction with Mohammad, highlighting that the robots voice is modeled after Al Arabiya broadcaster Nayef Al-Ahmari, further enhancing its integration within the Saudi media landscape.
