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Tech Bros Strap Swords to Robots for 'Democratized MMA'

Original: The Tech Bros Are Putting Swords on Robots and 'Democratizing MMA' https://gizmodo.com/the-tech-bros-are-putting-swords-

Tech enthusiasts are mounting swords on humanoid robots and staging combat bouts, branding the spectacle as 'democratizing MMA'. The coverage has sparked a mix of amusement and unease online, with critics questioning the wisdom of weaponized robots and others treating it as a novelty stunt blending martial arts culture with the robotics boom.

Why now: Weaponizing robots, even as entertainment, taps into current anxieties and fascination around rapid advances in robotics and AI.

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