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San Francisco police had proposed using robots to deliver explosives against armed suspects when lives are at risk. Critics compared the plans to something out of a dystopian sci-fi film

The San Francisco Police Department assured the public it had "no plans to arm robots with guns." But assurances aren't guarantees.

The police department said it had no plans to arm the robots with guns

A vote that allowed San Francisco police to use robots to incapacitate dangerous suspects has been banned following backlash and warnings over the automation of policing

SAN FRANCISCO — California nonprofit colleges and faith organizations such as churches, mosques and synagogues would be able to build affordable homes on their land under a bill introduced Tuesday to help alleviate the state's worsening housing shortage and homelessness crisis.

City’s police department prohibited from using the 17 robots in its arsenal for lethal force after board of supervisors vote

San Francisco had been considering a policy to allow police robots to use deadly force in certain extreme cases. The Board of Supervisors sent the issue back to a committee for further discussion.

SAN FRANCISCO — In a year filled to the brim with accolades that included a Finals MVP and college degree, Stephen Curry still has one more award to accept before the calendar flips to 2023.

San Francisco supervisors have voted to put the brakes on a controversial policy to let police use robots for deadly force