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Watch out, New Yorkers. The NYPD's new surveillance Dalek — er, robot — has officially arrived at a subway platform near you.

Conquer and Destroy

Exterminate! Exterminate!!!

NYPD Deploys Villainous-Looking Dalek in Subway System

The NYPD plans to use its drone fleet to surveil large crowds this Labor Day weekend, including those congregating at private backyard events.

Shoo, Fly

"This is incredibly invasive and downright creepy."

The NYPD Says It’s Going to Spy on Labor Day Parties Using Drones

New York recently deployed a robot dog to the scene of a catastrophe to uncover a body— and according to the city's mayor, this rules.

Digital Doge

"This is not playtime. This is real time."

NYC Mayor Defends Robodog Deployed in Garage Collapse

At least 16 were injuried in a subway shooting in Brooklyn, NYC. Public transit disruption meant Uber turned on surges, charing 10x as much for rides.

Nice Ride

"People are scared, let them get out safely."

Uber Criticized for Charging Surge Pricing for Riders Escaping Mass Shooting

Move over, Clifford — there's a new big dog in town, and this one's semi-autonomous. 

Spot Bot

"These robots will save lives."

New York is Deploying Robot Dogs to Fight Fires Now

After facing significant backlash for deploying a dystopian robot dog, the New York Police Department has decided to return the device sooner than expected.

Good Riddance

The contract with Boston Dynamics was quietly cut short.

After Public Rage, NYPD Secretly Fires Robot Dog

Civil rights groups are outraged at yet another showing of the New York City police department's robotic dog called "Digidog."

Dog Days

"We’re powerless."

NYPD Robodog Involved in Arrest of Man With Gun

A new video going viral on Twitter shows a robot police dog being deployed by the New York City police department.

"What the fuck is this is the exact right reaction."

Outcry as Video Shows Robodog Patrolling With NYPD

Mounting a paintball gun to the back of Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dog is taking the technology to its logical conclusion. The company thinks otherwise.

Bad Spot

It's a gross double standard.

Boston Dynamics Mad Someone Used Their Terrifying RoboDog as Intended

NYPD detectives uploaded a photo of Woody Harrelson to their facial recognition system to find a suspect that they thought resembled the actor.

Familiar Face

The NYPD knew their suspect resembled Harrelson, so they uploaded the actor's photo to identify him.

Police Catch Woody Harrelson Look-Alike Using Facial Recognition

A report from the Chinese media claims that the NYPD is using facial recognition software developed by Chinese companies.

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