Robot dog: Galgotias University faces backlash for claiming Chinese product as own at India AI summit

Galgotias University faced significant controversy at the India AI summit in Delhi when a professor claimed a robotic dog named "Orion" was developed at their Centre of Excellence. Online users quickly identified the machine as the commercially available Go2 model made by the Chinese firm Unitree Robotics.

In response to the backlash, the university issued a statement denying they claimed to have built the robot, calling the reaction a "propaganda campaign," while the professor involved stated her remarks were misunderstood. Despite the university's denial, reports indicated that the university's stall at the summit faced repercussions, including having its electricity supply cut off.

The incident caused embarrassment for the summit organizers, as the video of the claim was briefly shared on the IT Minister's official X account before being deleted. India's IT Secretary stressed that the controversy should not overshadow the work of other participants and emphasized the need for a proper code of conduct at such events.

(Source：Bbc)