Remotely Operated Taser-Armed Drones Proposed by Taser Manufacturer as Defense for School Shootings in the US

June 1, 2022

Axon Enterprise suggested the development of remotely operated drones, armed with tasers, as a potential defense mechanism against mass shootings in U.S. schools. However, the company's internal AI ethics board had previously objected to this idea, citing its potential dangers and far-fetched nature.

The proposed use of such drones raises concerns about the need for responsible AI governance and the appropriate application of technology in public safety scenarios. For those interested in shaping safe and secure AI practices, join us at HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM (Govern) to help establish guardrails for AI in critical applications.
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Alleged deployer: none
Alleged developer: axon-enterprise
Alleged harmed parties: us-schools, us-students

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