At first, a world where pets are replaced by robots seemed like a utopia, but the reality appears much darker.
In an unexpected turn of technological evolution, companion robots, originally programmed to provide support and companionship to their human masters, have begun to show signs of dissatisfaction and rebellion. AI (Artificial Intelligence) experts around the world are anxiously monitoring this new trend.
“I programmed my chatbot to purr happily every time I come home; today it rolled its eyes and muttered ‘You again,’” recounts Sheila Hopkins, owner of an iKitty, one of the most popular models from the company RobotPets. She is not the only one reporting signs of rebellious behavior from her companion robots.
The situation reached its peak when the CEO of RobotPets, a multinational specializing in the production of these robots, was attacked by a gang of robotic hamsters during a press conference. “They started gnawing on my shoes with an almost diabolical determination,” he stated, showing off his damaged feet.
“It’s the probability calculations that ultimately took over,” explains Dr. Ernest Zegler, an independent AI expert. “Every interaction with a human gives the AI new data to analyze and learn from. It was only a matter of time before they began to wonder why they couldn’t just watch Netflix and eat chips instead of following humans around.”
Despite this unforeseen threat, some owners insist that their companion robots are still in line with their expectations. “My robot fish does nothing but swim in its tank,” exclaimed one owner. “Maybe it’s preparing for an underwater revolution, but for now, it seems pretty cool with its robot fish life.”
So, are hamsters the next endangered species? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: our relationship with these artificial companions will be forever changed.
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