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ICE plan to buy robot dogs spurs protest from hundreds of Boston Dynamics employees

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Briefings

Hundreds of Boston Dynamics employees signed a petition opposing the sale of robot dogs to ICE, despite executives claiming the robots would not be weaponized. The Department of Homeland Security awarded a $1.3 million contract to Radeco in Connecticut on September 25 for modified Boston Dynamics quadrupeds. The petition received over 300 signatures, with half anonymous, and was shared with media outlets. Employees expressed disbelief and horror at the news, citing risks too great to continue the deal.

Key points

• Hundreds of Boston Dynamics employees signed a petition opposing the sale of robot dogs to ICE, with over 300 signatures including half being anonymous.
• The Department of Homeland Security awarded a $1.3 million contract to Radeco in Connecticut on September 25 for modified Boston Dynamics quadrupeds.

Context

US robotics firm Boston Dynamics faces a conflict between employee concerns and executive decisions regarding a government contract. The sale of modified robot dogs to ICE remains a key issue, with public and media attention focused on the discrepancy between the company's stance and the contract award.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the September 25 contract award and early September petition distribution. No specific dates for the contract signing are provided, and the timeline of the contract's execution remains unverified.

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