Public Backlash Leads to NYPD Suspending Use of Robot Dog from Boston Dynamics
April 28, 2021
The New York Police Department temporarily suspended the use of Boston Dynamics' robotic dog, Spot, due to public outcry over concerns about privacy and trustworthy AI. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US
- Alleged deployer
- new-york-city-police-department
- Alleged developer
- boston-dynamics
- Alleged harmed parties
- new-york-city-low-income-communities
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