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$300,000 AI-powered robot dog stuns Texans
Original: 'A lot of people are scared of them': $300,000 AI-powered robot dog stuns Texans
A $300,000 AI-powered robot dog is drawing attention in Texas, stunning onlookers with its capabilities. Local coverage notes mixed reactions, with the operator observing that a lot of people are scared of the machines even as they attract curiosity. The deployment highlights growing public exposure to advanced robotics and ongoing unease about their role in everyday life.
Why now: A costly, lifelike robot dog appearing in public is unusual and taps into both fascination and fear of advanced AI robotics.
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