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Cologne police probe robot sexual harassment livestreamed by youths

A 16-year-old and a 19-year-old in Cologne used a robot to sexually harass a 16-year-old girl, livestreaming the act. Police are investigating whether the robot's movements were pre-programmed, and the youths face up to two years in prison for sexual harassment. This is a novel case blending robotics and criminal law, with legal implications for autonomous device accountability.

Ynetabout 14 hours agoDECredibility 39%View source

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