Robots “protest” in Warsaw to demand regulation of AI and automation
The human organisers say there needs to be greater public debate over the impact of new technologies on the labour market.
Around 30 robots demonstrated in front of Poland's digital affairs ministry, demanding stricter regulations for artificial intelligence and automation. Organized by a group called Democratism, the protest aimed to spark public debate over the impact of new technologies on the labor market. The robots waved Polish flags and chanted slogans like "We want regulations, we want rules, we want law" and "Don’t wait, regulate, protect jobs."
Digital affairs minister Krzysztof Gawkowski met with the demonstrators, stating that his department is working on regulations, though one organizer claimed current parliamentary discussions lacked sufficient worker protection.
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