The idea had support among the majority of supervisors who took their first vote on this issue a week ago. Now those supervisors will be voting on the issue, but opponents are saying deadly force and robots is a dangerous mix.
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors have already voted once, eight to three to approve a controversial plan to arm human controlled robots with lethal force. Now the supervisors are preparing to take a final vote on the idea and those opposed are making one final push to block the effort. "I can't believe that in the city and county of San Francisco that we're even having to consider this issue," said District 5 Supervisor Dean Preston.
Supporters of the plan have said the remote operated devices would always have a person in the loop making decisions, and the police department has said that any remote operated robot equipped with lethal capabilities would only be used as a last resort option.San Francisco's board of supervisors to take a final vote on the use of robot technology with in the city's police department.But opponents say they're worried that line will creep if the use of deadly force is permitted.
The Board of Supervisors is set to take that second vote on this matter Tuesday, and at least one supervisor has said , opposing the plan. The supervisors can vote to approve, vote it down, or possibly send the issue back to committee for more study before coming up with a final policy.that I have read and agree
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