The AI Slur 'Clanker' and Its Racist Undertones on TikTok

The term 'clanker' has recently gained traction on TikTok, used in skits portraying a future

where AI and robots are integrated into society. Content creator Harrison Stewart's skit,

where he confronts his daughter's robot boyfriend, went viral, amassing millions of

views. However, Stewart faced backlash as viewers began using 'clanker' as

a stand-in for racial slurs, leading him to cease creating such content.

Similarly, creator Samuel Jacob's skit drew criticism for its parallels to racial segregation,

using 'clanker' in place of racial slurs. TikTokker Stanzi Potenza's skit,

depicting a waitress refusing service to a robot, also faced backlash for its racist