San Francisco's Killer Robot Controversy - Police Technology and Public Concerns

Explore the controversial decision by San Francisco to approve and then reverse course on the use of killer robots in law enforcement during this 45-minute conference talk at DragonCon's Electronic Frontiers Forums. Delve into the reasons behind police interest in robotic technology like robot dogs, examining their potential for deadly force and unintended consequences. Analyze the community pushback that led to the rescinding of the vote to purchase these devices. Gain insights into the ethical concerns and opposing viewpoints surrounding the implementation of such advanced technologies in policing.

[Sat. pm] Robot dogs for the police can yield deadly force and also have unintended consequences. After pushback from the community, San Francisco rescinded a vote to purchase robot police dogs. Why are police interested in this kind of technology, and what are the concerns of opponents?