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California Bars Cage Fight Between Man and Humanoid Robot
Original: Man vs. ‘Terminator’-Like Robot in a Cage. California Called It Illegal.
A planned fight pitting a human against a Terminator-like humanoid robot inside a cage has been declared illegal by California regulators. The matchup, promoted as a spectacle blending combat sports and robotics, was blocked before it could take place, drawing widespread attention and debate about safety rules, stunt regulations, and how far robot entertainment should be allowed to go.
Why now: The unusual spectacle of a human fighting a humanoid robot, and the state's decision to block it, has captured public fascination.
Evidence
- Man vs. ‘Terminator’-Like Robot in a Cage. California Called It Illegal. · The New York Times
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