Robot interrupts Turkish minister’s speech, orders him to speak slowlyFebruary 7, 2018 - 11:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A robot was formatted at an event in Ankara on Tuesday, Feb. 6 for interrupting the Turkish communication minister during his speech, Hurriyet Daily News reports. Communications Minister Ahmet Arslan participated at an event for Safer Internet Day at a technology center in the Turkish capital. The robot named “Sanbot,” which was also a presenter at the event, interrupted the minister’s speech multiple times, urging him to speak slowly. “Speak slowly, I do not understand what you said. What are you talking about?” Sanbot said. Following the warning, the minister gave instructions to “silence the robot.” “Dear friends, it is clear someone should get the robot under control. Please, do what is necessary,” said Arslan. The robot was then muted on the stage during the minister’s speech. Following the speech, the robot was formatted, officials said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |