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Robot protests for AI regulation in Poland

Overview

In September 2026, approximately 30 humanoid and quadrupedal robots staged a demonstration in Warsaw, Poland, outside the Ministry of Digital Affairs. Organized by the Democratism initiative and Delta Robots, the protest sought to demand stricter artificial intelligence regulations and protections for human jobs against the risks of automation.

During the demonstration, robots displayed Polish flags and played recorded messages such as ‘Defend workplaces’ and ‘Time for rules.’ One humanoid model, the Agibot A3, used a large language model to engage with the press. Organizer Grzegorz Kuliś stated the goal was to highlight the potential for AI and robotics to replace human workers in both manual and cognitive roles, warning that without immediate regulatory action, the labor market could face significant disruptions.

While viral social media footage led to claims of autonomous robot activism, the event was a human-organized demonstration designed to spark public debate. Polish Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski visited the site, stating that ‘man comes first’ and warning that uncontrolled AI models integrated into humanoid robots could pose serious challenges if decision-making shifts from humans to algorithms.

Entities

Krzysztof Gawkowski · Grzegorz Kulis · AGIBOT A3 · Ministry of Digital Affairs · Warsaw

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 14 sources
    Robots protest in Warsaw for AI regulation and job protection

    Around 30 humanoid and quadruped robots marched in Warsaw, Poland, to demand AI regulation and highlight the risks of automation and job displacement in the labor market.

  2. 4 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 14 sources
    Warsaw robots march to demand AI regulation and job protection

    Around 30 robots marched in Warsaw, Poland, to protest against uncontrolled AI and demand regulations to protect human jobs from automation and robotic replacement.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · ascendwrestling.com · canal44.com · chronicle.ng · ciudadano.news · clubz.bg · diariolibre.com · elbuentono.com.mx · es.euronews.com · europafm.ro · extra.ec · fr.euronews.com · geekspin.co · humanite.fr · information.tv5monde.com · jurnaluldearges.ro · latestly.com · me.mashable.com · next.gazeta.pl · noticiasambientales.com.ar · notizie.it · odatv.com · off.net.mk · onedio.com · polityka.co.pl · sapo.pt · standartnews.com · tr.euronews.com

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