✉news TechnologyRobotics first seen 1 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #6
ICE to buy Boston Dynamics robot dogs in $1.3M contract
Original: ICE to buy robot dogs from Boston Dynamics in $1.3M contract
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is purchasing robot dogs from Boston Dynamics under a $1.3 million contract. The deal puts the quadruped robots, best known for industrial and research uses, into the hands of a federal immigration enforcement agency, a pairing likely to spark debate over the militarisation of police and border enforcement technology.
Why now: The unusual combination of immigration enforcement and advanced robotics is drawing attention and raising concerns about surveillance and policing.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/514070