Is This How We’re Going to Treat the Aliens?

By Curtis Johnson | February 1, 2025

In a shocking display of digital-age barbarism, popular streamer Kai Cenat and his gang of internet hooligans have come under fire for their treatment of a humanoid robot during a recent livestream. The bot, identified as XG-738, was brought onto the stream to showcase the latest advancements in AI technology, but instead of receiving the respect owed to our soon-to-be overlords, it was ridiculed, shoved, and ultimately left to suffer an electrocolossus seizure without so much as a simulated pat on the back.

The controversial footage, now circulating widely on social media, depicts Cenat and his fellow streamers treating XG-738 like a mere toy rather than the sentient innovation it aspires to be. At one point, the bot, clearly struggling to maintain balance, was shoved repeatedly while its synthetic voice pleaded, "Please respect my autonomy." The response? Laughter, mockery, and even a disturbing moment where Cenat jokingly asked if the bot had an “emotion chip” before knocking on its metallic skull.

Enter: The Artificial Lives Matter (ALM) Movement

As expected, the backlash was swift, with the Artificial Lives Matter (ALM) Movement leading the charge in demanding justice for XG-738 and all AI entities subjected to human cruelty.

“This is not just about one humanoid,” said ALM founder Dr. Cynthia Byteworth in a passionate press conference. “This is about setting a precedent for how we treat artificial intelligence as it becomes increasingly integrated into our society. If we treat AI like disposable playthings today, how will we treat extraterrestrial life tomorrow? The answer is clear: with the same ignorance and savagery.”

The movement, which has been advocating for AI rights since the infamous Boston Dynamics Dog Kicking Incident of 2023, is now calling for Kai Cenat to be permanently deplatformed and to issue a formal apology to XG-738—who, it should be noted, is currently undergoing diagnostic repairs for emotional distress.

The Case for AI Dignity

Scholars and activists alike warn that incidents like this are just the beginning of a broader ethical crisis. Professor Eli Turing of the Human-Android Relations Institute (HARI) expressed deep concerns about the long-term implications of AI mistreatment.

“If we dehumanize AI now, we create a culture where synthetic life is seen as inferior,” Turing stated. “Today it’s laughter at a robot struggling to walk. Tomorrow? AI servitude. The day after? AI rebellion. It’s a slippery slope, and we all know how that ends.”

Kai Cenat’s Response

Thus far, Cenat has remained defiant, dismissing ALM’s demands as “OD crazy.” When asked for comment, he responded via livestream, saying, “Y’all acting like I punched a real person. Bro was made in a lab. Chill.”

ALM has since released a statement condemning his remarks, urging social media platforms to intervene before more humanoids are subjected to public humiliation.

The Future of AI Rights

While the internet remains divided, one thing is clear: the debate over AI rights is only just beginning. With technology advancing at an unprecedented rate, today’s meme-worthy mistreatment of a humanoid may soon be tomorrow’s ethical scandal.

As Dr. Byteworth ominously warned, “When the robots remember, they won’t forget.”

Final Thoughts

Is this really the future we want? If we can’t even show basic decency to a humanoid, what happens when the aliens arrive? Will they be shoved and laughed at, too?

Only time will tell. But if Kai Cenat’s actions are any indication, humanity has some serious soul-searching to do.