San Francisco will allow police to deploy robots that kill

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San Francisco's Board of Supervisors voted to let police use robots that can kill. Measure permits police to deploy robots equipped with explosives in extreme circumstances. Advocates for the measure said it would only be used in extreme situations. Opponents say the authority could lead to further militarisation of the police force.

Published 2 months ago · S F, United States

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Times of India

San Francisco votes to let cops deploy robots that kill

US News: Supervisors in San Francisco voted on Tuesday to give city police the ability to use potentially lethal, remote-controlled robots in emergency situati

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

San Francisco to allow police 'killer robots'

The measure permits police to deploy robots equipped with explosives in extreme circumstances.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

San Francisco approves police proposal to use potentially deadly robots

Decision comes after heated debate as police oversight groups warn over further militarization of law enforcement

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

San Francisco may allow police to deploy robots that kill

Police in San Francisco could get the ability to deploy potentially lethal, remote-controlled robots in emergency situations if supervisors of the politically Democratic city grant permission Tuesday in a highly watched board vote.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Independent

‘Killer robots’ approved for use by police in San Francisco

Police in San Francisco will be able to use robots to kill suspects in certain critical incidents. The controversial new policy was approved by city supervisors on Tuesday (29 November), after much debate about their use. Leaders within the SFPD said they wanted to have the option to use the "killer robots" in rare situations involving violent suspects. Mass shooters and suicide bombers were two situations the robots could be deployed for, a

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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