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RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “REK.TV” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY — SHOTLIST: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, US (RELEASED ON JULY 20, 2025) (REK.TV - RESTRICTED) 1. HUMANOID ROBOT GETTING OUT OF CONTROL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, US - RELEASED ON JULY 20, 2025 - RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “REK.TV” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY — An artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot named “DeREK”, which belongs to the RekTV company, went out of control at a testing facility on July 20th. In the video, the robot can be seen making sudden and erratic movements, alarming nearby observers. Developers, who described the machine as a “humanoid boy,” quickly intervened to halt its actions. The incident has renewed public debate on the safety of AI-driven humanoid systems, with some experts calling for stricter oversight and testing protocols. No injuries or property damage were reported.

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