Worker robot in South Korea “commits suicide”

A robot civil servant in Gumi City, South Korea, was found unresponsive at the bottom of a staircase in City Hall, sparking speculation of the country’s first “robot suicide.” The incident has raised questions about the use of robots in public service roles. While some reports suggest an “emotional breakdown,” experts believe it was likely due to technical malfunction from increased workload. The city has suspended plans to introduce a second robot officer and is reevaluating its automation strategy. Daily Star