Prohibits police agencies from using weaponized robots, robots that may cause injury, or robots for surveillance.
New York S03049 amends the executive law to prohibit police agencies from using robots armed with weapons, robots that may potentially cause injury, or robots for surveillance purposes. The bill defines "robot" as an artificial object or system that senses, processes, and acts, and "weapon" as a device designed to inflict physical injury. The prohibition takes effect immediately.
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