Kai Cenat is facing criticism as a viral video circulates online, showing him engaging in alleged abusive behavior toward a $70,000 robot.
The Twitch Star’s expensive AI purchase sparks controversy
Kai Cenat, the most-subscribed streamer on Twitch, is facing criticism after disturbing footage of him mistreating a humanoid robot went viral.
The 23-year-old social media star recently purchased a Unitree G1 AI assistant for $70,000.
However, instead of using it for daily tasks, he and his friends subjected it to aggressive treatment.
Footage shows Kai Cenat and friends attacking the robot
The viral video, uploaded on YouTube, initially shows Cenat and fellow Twitch streamers Agent00 and Fanum setting up the robot.
The trio appeared nervous as the AI assistant powered on for the first time. However, their reaction quickly shifted from curiosity to aggression.
The group took turns pushing, kicking, and shoving the robot, later dressing it up and naming it “Abdul.”
In one disturbing scene, the machine struggled to balance as it was repeatedly knocked down. At one point, the robot attempted to walk away, but Cenat blocked its path and pushed it over again.
Fans react to the ‘disturbing’ treatment of the AI robot
Viewers quickly shared clips of the incident on social media, criticizing Cenat and his friends. Many labeled the actions as “robot bullying” and found the footage unsettling.
One Twitter user wrote: “Even though it’s just a robot, there’s something really dark and evil about treating a machine like that. Show some respect.”*
Another user commented: “This isn’t funny. It’s actually disturbing to watch. If robots ever take over, I’m siding with them.”
Others drew comparisons to the sci-fi movie “I, Robot”, warning that AI mistreatment could have consequences in the future.
Ethical concerns surrounding AI treatment
While some fans defended Cenat’s actions as harmless fun, others raised ethical concerns.
Experts argue that the way humans treat AI could reflect deeper psychological behaviors.
Some believe that normalizing aggression toward machines could influence how people interact with real-life assistants and technology.
The future of AI and human interaction
As AI continues to advance, discussions around its ethical treatment are becoming more relevant.
While robots do not feel pain, many believe they should still be treated with respect.
The backlash against Cenat highlights a growing debate about how society should handle human-robot interactions.
Cenat has yet to respond to the controversy. However, the viral clip has sparked discussions about whether AI deserves ethical considerations—even in the hands of internet personalities.