This episode of the "Unbelievably Real” the podcast, host George Ferdinand, delves into a recent, unusual trend where human food delivery workers have been found attacking and stealing food delivery bots in cities across the United States. The episode seeks to unpack the reasons behind this phenomenon, including potential concerns around job loss or economic displacement. Ferdinand dives into the tech side of these bots, revealing their unique blend of sensors, software, and systems enabling these machines to navigate urban environments and the challenges they face. Towards the end, the host examines the broader question of what the presence of food delivery robots indicates about the role of AI in our future society. The episode concludes with a reflection on the somber and surreal aspects of this phenomenon.
