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ICE buying four modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs
Original: ICE purchasing 4 modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs from CT company - Boston News, Weather, Sports
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is purchasing four modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs from a Connecticut company, according to Boston-based reporting. The dogs, typically used for inspection and surveillance tasks, are being adapted for the agency's operations. The purchase is drawing attention to the growing use of robotic systems by US law enforcement and immigration agencies.
Why now: People are reacting to the use of advanced robotics by an immigration enforcement agency, raising surveillance and civil liberties concerns.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 4 h ago to 3 h ago.
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- ICE purchasing 4 modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs from CT company - Boston News, Weather, Sports · WHDH
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