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California Officials Order Robot Cage Fights to Halt

Original: Government Officials Order the Robot Cage Fights to Stop, Organizers Say https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://futurism .com/ro

Organizers of a robot cage fighting event in California say government officials have ordered them to cease the competition. The showdown, which pits fighting robots against one another in an arena-style battle, was reportedly stopped before it could proceed as planned. It is not yet clear what safety or regulatory concerns prompted the intervention, or whether organizers plan to challenge the order or reschedule the event elsewhere.

Why now: The unusual spectacle of authorities shutting down a robot fighting event is drawing attention and curiosity

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• Government Officials Order the Robot Cage Fights to Stop, Organizers Say https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://futurism .com/robots-and-machines/california-government-officials-robot-cage-fight-cease · futurism.com@web.brid.gy

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