‘Dystopia': Proof society is officially doomed

News.com.au

22-05-2025

In a moment that could only be described as 'Peak 2025', a woman walking her robotic dog through the streets of New York City was forced to gain control of her metal mutt after it lunged at a real dog.
In a clip posted to social media, a woman wearing stilettos can be seen strutting along the streets with her AI canine on a chain leash.
Suddenly, the cyber-dog comes face-to-face with what appears to be a caboodle – bringing it to a halt.
The woman lovingly watches on as her creepy pet drops down into a 'playful' position before lunging at the horrified caboodle.
The cyber-puppy then flips onto its back and rocks back and forth like a petrified Christmas beetle as his glamorous owner rushes to his aid.
Meanwhile, the shaken-up caboodle is now standing extra close to its owner who appears to be filming the debacle.
Luckily, the real dog was unharmed, save for emotional distress and likely a future in therapy.
Since the clip, the glamorous robo-dog owner in question has been identified as Iranian-Dutch singer, songwriter Sevdaliza – infamous for her tech-erotica inspired music.
The Vogue-featured pop artist has also invented a 'Femmenoid,' which she says is a robot proxy of herself named Dahlia.
In a recent clip posted to her Instagram, the star tells a street-interviewer that her dog is 'so sweet' as it stomps its legs up and down.
Social media, naturally, had a field day over the 'dystopian' scenes.
'It's like an episode of Black Mirror,' said one viewer.
'Yeah, we're done for,' said another.
'That thing is possessed,' said a third.
Others, were less than impressed with the antics.
'I'd be stomping on that thing so fast,' said one person.
'I'd be taking that thing out so quick no robot is about to jump at my dog,' echoed another.
The Rise of Robo-Mutts
Robot dogs – originally developed for military surveillance and now inexplicably available to anyone with an Afterpay account – have been slowly infiltrating dog parks across the world.
Equipped with facial recognition, object detection, and a disturbingly realistic bark, many are programmed to mimic real canine behaviour – bar the fur.
They can range anywhere between $75,000 to just a few hundred of dollars, meaning anyone can get their hands on one.
Major brands such as Dick Smith, Kogan, Amazon, and even AliExpress have created their own versions of the popular pet.
There's even one for sale called the 'Thermonator' which is the 'first-ever flamethrower-wielding robot dog' and currently retails for US$9,420 (AU$14,607).
Add to cart – obviously.