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The core issue isn't simply the mistreatment of a machine but the underlying implications of such acts. If humans can find pleasure or entertainment in bullying a seemingly powerless, human-shaped object, what does that say about our capacity for empathy and kindness? Many argue that such conduct is a red flag—an indicator of potential future human-to-human cruelty—highlighting the importance of moral development in a society increasingly populated by humanoid robots.