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As long as it's remotely controlled, it's not a bad idea. Why should policemen risk their lives when confronting dangerous criminals? I see two potential probl
by hdjjhhvvhga 4y ago
As long as it's remotely controlled, it's not a bad idea. Why should policemen risk their lives when confronting dangerous criminals?
I see two potential problems though: 1) security, 2) sooner or later - in 20 or 50 years - someone will have the brilliant idea of making one of those "autonomous". This would be the beginning of a long nightmare.
- somehnacct3757 4y agoGiven the history of IoT botnets, the remote control aspect is exactly why this is a bad idea. Cops are not more technologically savvy than the average person. There's no way to tell at a glance if a death robot is controlled by good guys or bad guys. You just see a shotgun on tank treads rolling through the school hallway.
- Jensson 4y ago> There's no way to tell at a glance if a death robot is controlled by good guys or bad guys. The worst mass shooting in history was made by a guy dressed up as a cop, there is no way to tell if anyone is a good guy before they start shooting.
- gspetr 4y agoWhich event are you referring to? I thought Garissa University College attack (148 fatalities) was the worst worldwide.
- simiones 4y agoPolicing is already far too impersonal and cold, giving someone who is completely detached a remote-control gun is very high on the list of bad ideas.
- ls15 4y ago> 2) sooner or later - in 20 or 50 years - someone will have the brilliant idea of making one of those "autonomous". 2 to 5 years
- simiones 4y agoYeah, but it will be all ok, it will only be a beta!
- krapp 4y agoIt may not be a bad idea in a country in which the police can be trusted, but that country would not be the United States.