While official language condoning killer robots is shelved for now, Oakland police are still pursuing the option.
  • alyaza [they/she]@beehaw.orgM
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    3 years ago

    goes without saying: this is bad! practically speaking though, what is the utility here–is it the same principle as remote-controlled bombs that some PDs have?

    • vxnxnt@feddit.deOP
      2·
      3 years ago

      I’m not entirely sure, but the Lt. of the PD was quoted giving this hypothetical scenario in which such a robot could be useful:

      “I mean, is it possible we have an active shooter in a place we can’t get to? And he’s fortified inside a house? Or we’re trying to get to a person —”