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Singapore Slurp: Government Replaces Hawker Uncles With AI Programmed To Be Rude
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Government Replaces Hawker Uncles With AI Programmed To Be Rude

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Sarah Lim
Wednesday 13th May 2026 @ 06:00 SST
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The Smart Nation initiative has reached its peak as the government replaces all human hawker vendors with high-speed, emotionless "Uncle-Bots."

These mechanical marvels are programmed to ignore customers for twenty minutes while simulating a fake phone call on a Bluetooth headset.

To ensure authenticity, the robots will spray lukewarm grease directly into patrons' eyes if they dare ask for extra napkins.

"Wah lau, this robot damn solid eh, it shout at me 'No change!' before I even open my mouth," said local diner Lim Kopi.

"The authentic service experience really touch my heart, even though it charge me five dollars for plain water."

The AI also features a sensor that automatically deducts funds from your CPF if it detects you’ve forgotten to return your tray.

"Last time the real uncle only stare at me, now this machine follow me home to scan my face, sibei efficient!" another resident chirped.

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