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California bans human-versus-robot cage fights
Original: California officials pull plug on human-versus-robot cage matches
California officials have shut down planned cage matches pitting humans against robots. The bouts, which were set to stage combat between people and machines, have been blocked by state regulators, according to multiple US outlets. The decision has drawn attention because little similar regulation exists for robot combat events elsewhere.
Why now: The unusual clash between new robotics entertainment and state regulation is novel and attention-grabbing
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- California officials pull plug on human-versus-robot cage matches · New York Post
- California officials pull plug on human-versus-robot cage matches · Yahoo
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