Rizzbot, a humanoid robot built by Unitree Robotics, has amassed a massive following on TikTok and Instagram, where it posts videos of street performances, jokes, and even sends provocative direct messages. The robot’s creator, a university graduate student, programs its movements and connects it to large language models that generate its online interactions. Observers note that Rizzbot illustrates a growing trend of robots as entertainers, while also raising questions about the role of AI in public engagement and the potential for human‑robot conflict. Read more →