Creator IShowSpeed sued for allegedly punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot

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IShowSpeed livestreamed meeting Rizzbot, a popular humanoid influencer.
Speed allegedly damaged Rizzbot by punching, choking, and throwing it, causing irreparable harm.
Rizzbot's creators filed a lawsuit against Speed for damages, including loss of functionality and economic opportunities.
The lawsuit claims Rizzbot suffered a 70% drop in viewership post-incident due to inability to create new content.
Austin Police were called, and an investigation is ongoing; Speed's team has not commented.
Social Robotics' lawyer seeks accountability, stating talks with Speed's team stalled.
Rizzbot missed high-profile appearances, including with CBS’s The NFL Today and MrBeast.
Rizzbot has been repaired with a new body and plans to return to public appearances.

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