Whistleblower Sues Figure AI Over Robot Safety

Former Figure AI product safety head, Robert Gruendel, sues the company for wrongful termination after warning about robot safety. Gruendel claims he was fired for raising concerns about the robots power, which he believes could fracture a human skull. He was terminated days after making safety complaints and just after a $39 billion funding round. Gruendel alleges his safety concerns were ignored and his termination was due to a change in business direction. Figure AI denies these claims, stating Gruendel was fired for poor performance. The case raises questions about safety and ethics in humanoid robotics.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.