Chapter 337: Technology and Protest

Recently, the streets of the city have gradually become restless, and the momentum of the demonstrations has been growing. The main targets of the protesters are the Xiomajia artificial intelligence robots and Tony Stark. As the proportion of Xiomajia artificial intelligence robots in various industries has increased, many people who originally relied on these jobs to make a living have become angry and uneasy, and the voices of demonstrations and protests have been heard one after another.

The streets were filled with a tense atmosphere, and the police were on standby at every street corner, trying to maintain order. The procession was huge, stretching from the square in the city center to the front of the city hall. The protesters held up various slogans and banners, waved flags, and shouted slogans at the top of their lungs to express their anger and dissatisfaction.

"Stop artificial intelligence from taking our jobs!" "Get the Humagia robots out of our city!" "Tony Stark must take responsibility!" These slogans can be seen everywhere in the parade. The protesters were emotional, and their angry shouts echoed over the city, forming a huge wave of sound. The parade included students, housewives, retired elderly people, and ordinary citizens whose jobs were replaced by artificial intelligence. They all had determined and uneasy expressions on their faces.

A protester holding a megaphone stood at the front of the parade and shouted: "We can no longer allow artificial intelligence to threaten our lives! The existence of Xiumagia has caused us to lose our jobs, and Tony Stark's actions have brought us a huge disaster. We must hold them accountable for this!"

Another protester took over the megaphone, his voice full of anger: "Technology should serve us, not become our nightmare! We demand that the government strictly regulate artificial intelligence to ensure that similar tragedies do not happen again!"

The procession grew larger and larger, with more and more people joining the protest. Stores along the street closed one after another, fearing that they would be affected. The police were on the sidelines maintaining order, but they were clearly under great pressure. The protesters were in high spirits and kept moving forward, vowing to make their voices heard by more people.

Reporters also rushed to the scene to record this exciting moment. Live broadcasts and reports on the protest quickly spread across various media platforms, sparking more discussion and attention.

In front of the city hall, protesters gathered together, holding up banners and shouting slogans. Their voices merged into a wave that seemed to shake the entire city.

"Stop the expansion of Xiomagia!" "Tony Stark must be held accountable for his actions!" "We want to live safely!" These voices were repeated over and over, conveying the protesters' anger and determination.

In front of the city hall, the protesters' emotions reached a peak. They waved flags and shouted slogans at the top of their lungs, as if to express their deep anger and anxiety through these voices. Some excited protesters even began to push the police and tried to rush into the city hall. The scene became very chaotic for a while.

A middle-aged man in a red jacket stood on the steps of the city hall, his hands raised, trying to calm the excited protesters: "Everyone calm down! We need to express our demands rationally, not through violence!" His voice was amplified in the loudspeaker, trying to drown out the protesters' shouts.

But the protesters' emotions were still high, and many people simply could not listen. A young protester said angrily: "We have been calm for long enough! If we remain calm any longer, all our jobs will be taken away by these robots!"

Another protester also echoed loudly: "Yes! We want to let the government know that we will no longer tolerate the oppression of these tech giants!"

The police were nervously maintaining order and trying to prevent more clashes. Some police officers pushed and shoved with protesters, and the scene became very tense. More police were dispatched to the scene to try to control the situation.

Reporters nearby quickly recorded everything, and the live broadcast was broadcast to thousands of households through television and the Internet. The audience witnessed all this and became nervous and complicated. Some people expressed understanding and support for the protesters, believing that they have the right to protect their own interests; others believed that the protesters' behavior was too radical and worried that it would cause greater social unrest.

At the same time, various comments on social media emerged like a tide. Some people accused Tony Stark and the Umbrella Corporation, believing that their technological expansion ignored the interests of ordinary people; others defended them, believing that technological progress is an inevitable trend and that better ways should be found to balance the relationship between technological progress and social stability.

In Europe, Maria Carlson, the diplomatic spokesperson for the Umbrella Group, held a press conference to announce the group's official position and statement regarding the recent controversy over the Humagia artificial intelligence robot. Facing the flashing spotlights and numerous media reporters, Maria's expression was calm and firm.

“Hello, journalists,” Maria said at the beginning. “Today, on behalf of the Umbrella Group, I would like to clarify some misunderstandings and facts about the Xumagia artificial intelligence robot. The recent protests have attracted widespread attention from the society. As a responsible technology company, it is necessary for us to explain our position to the public.”

Maria continued: "Since its launch, the Shumagia AI robot has won the favor of the market with its excellent performance and efficient working ability. However, we need to clarify that Shumagia's main sales goal has never been to replace ordinary people's jobs. On the contrary, our products are mainly used in some high-risk and special working environments to protect human life and improve the overall quality of life of society."

She paused, glanced at the reporters present, and then continued, "First, in the field of dangerous work and hazardous operations, the performance of the Humagia is irreplaceable. We give priority to applying the Humagia to high-risk areas such as mine operations, nuclear power plant maintenance, and chemical plant operations. As we all know, these working environments are dangerous and workers are often in danger of life. The Humagia robot, with its advanced intelligence and sturdy structure, can perform tasks in these extreme environments, greatly reducing the risk of casualties to human workers."

"For example, in mine operations, the Xiomajia can replace workers in heavy physical labor such as mining and carrying. At the same time, it can monitor the safety status of the mine, and promptly warn and deal with potential dangers. In terms of nuclear power plant maintenance, the Xiomajia can perform maintenance tasks in a high-radiation environment, preventing workers from being harmed by radiation. These are the important roles that Xiomajia plays in high-risk industries."

Maria went on to say, "Secondly, Shuma Jiaya has also played an important role in the fields of medical care and education. The medical version of Shuma Jiaya we designed is equipped with the most advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment, which can quickly provide treatment services in emergency situations. For example, on the battlefield or at the scene of a disaster, Shuma Jiaya can reach the injured as soon as possible to conduct preliminary diagnosis and treatment, greatly improving the efficiency and success rate of treatment."

"In the field of education, Shumagia is used in remote areas and areas with scarce resources to provide high-quality educational services to children there. Shumagia Education Edition can not only teach basic knowledge, but also tailor personalized learning plans according to the different needs of each student to help children better master knowledge and skills. This method of teaching students in accordance with their aptitude not only improves the quality of teaching, but also narrows the problem of uneven distribution of educational resources."

Maria's tone became more determined: "We want to emphasize that the Umbrella Group has always taken the welfare of mankind as its own responsibility. Our original intention in developing and promoting Xiumagia is to make technology better serve mankind, protect life safety, and improve the quality of life. We are well aware that the development of science and technology must be people-oriented, and we cannot blindly pursue efficiency and ignore human needs."

She continued: “We strictly follow ethical and legal standards in the sales of Shumagia. Our target market is mainly in areas that require high automation and high precision, rather than the general labor market. We believe that technology can only play a positive role if it ensures basic human rights and well-being.”

"We understand that scientific and technological progress will bring about some social changes and even cause uneasiness and anxiety among some people. In this regard, we are willing to actively communicate with all sectors of society, listen to everyone's opinions and suggestions, and jointly explore solutions. We believe that through reasonable policy guidance and social security measures, scientific and technological progress and social harmony can coexist."

Finally, Maria concluded with a smile: "Umbrella Group will continue to be committed to the research and development and promotion of technological products that benefit mankind. We believe that through our efforts, Xiumagia will play a positive role in more fields and bring more welfare and progress to mankind. Thank you everyone!"

As Maria finished her speech, the venue erupted in warm applause. The media reporters raised their hands, ready to ask further questions, while Maria faced them calmly, ready to answer more questions. Although this press conference could not immediately quell all the controversy, it at least conveyed the Umbrella Group's position and sincerity to the public.

Sarah Lewinsky, the president of Leviathan Group, turned off the live broadcast with a gloomy face, and mixed emotions surged in her heart. At this moment, Black Glove Elias quietly entered the room, knelt on one knee, and bowed his head respectfully to Sarah.

"Master," Elias whispered, "The Pentagon is about to introduce the Superhero and Artificial Intelligence Regulation Act, which will particularly affect our Leviathan Group's superhero group. Real-name authentication is required, and some relevant documents must be provided."

Sarah Lewinsky was thoughtful after hearing this. Her eyes became sharp, revealing a hint of cold determination. She slowly raised her foot, and gently stepped on Elias' head with her jade feet in high-heeled sandals. Elias' expression instantly became excited, and his eyes were full of enthusiasm and obedience. He was willing to be stepped on the floor, feeling the pleasure of this humiliation.

"Elias," Sarah's voice was cold and authoritative, "Go and arrange a party with my secretary and invite all the relevant people to Emerald Manor."

Elias felt the texture and strength of the sandals, and his body trembled slightly. He responded respectfully, "Yes, Master." Then, he lowered his head to sniff the remaining fragrance on the sandals, greedily enjoying the humiliation and ecstasy of this moment.

Sarah's high-heeled sandals tapped Elias' cheeks lightly, and the touch of the toe of the shoe made him even more excited. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, then slowly stood up, still with his head down, and respectfully withdrew to arrange the details of the party.