NYPD's robot dogs are back after backlash. NYC Mayor Eric Adams says 'we cannot be afraid' of the technology.
with the robot dog creator Boston Dynamics after receiving fierce backlash from lawmakers and privacy groups over its potential for increased surveillance and police militarization.
The NYPD and Boston Dynamics didn't immediately respond to Insider's request for comment ahead of publication.
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