Hands up don’t woof? Will man’s best friend shoot him in the back.? Robodog is back
Why do we need robodogs? Not only are human beings outsourced with the incoming A.I. takeover but so are dogs?. Western thinking continues to focus on reactionary solutions rather than preventive ones. Is the presence of Robodogs even going to prevent crime? The only time humans were scared of dogs was if they were dangerous stray dogs. We purchase dogs as partners to bring us joy because they’re always happy to see us. We rescue them from dog shelters because we feel bad for them. Unfortunately in the near future don’t be surprised if you see a Robodog armed to the teeth… Hands up don’t woof, will man’s best friend stab/shoot him in the back?
Man’s best friends and his favorite toy have combined into one, the Robodog. If certain populations are numb to the complexity of trauma caused by some bad cops, injecting A.I. will make us more apathetic. Media division and stereotypes reinforce some law enforcement struggle to see the humanity in potential suspects and vice versa. Which begs the question if police officers shoot unarmed victims because they fear for their safety, how will robodog be programmed to not shoot an innocent person?
Futurism magazine recently reported that A.I. was racist after an ethical algorithm was implemented into it. Is this even necessary? are we getting smarter and tech-savvy or just lazier? Do we really need lazy law enforcement dependent upon technology to do their job for them? Isn’t this an already negative stigma that police have, the lazy cop eating donuts parked in the car not fighting crime? How beneficial is it for society to have a lazy reactionary approach to providing safety? Perhaps it may work on saving lives, however.
Armed robots may have the same capacity to kill as police offices but they aren’t humans or dogs. So you may get less time for killing a robodog than you would a real police officer. Also, robodogs because they’re not real may shoot to wound instead of to kill. Robodog will reinforce several negative stereotypes that America needs to erase. Law enforcement is too lazy to physically solve the crime. Also, it lacks the intellectual fortitude to prevent crime which brings another problem, guns and brute force. Many countries around the world are tired of America’s bully tactics.
From the police “Force” to the military, empathy doesn’t seem to be their strong suit. However, these are very dangerous jobs that put those in uniform life in jeopardy every day. Technology may make our lives somewhat convenient in some areas but it will not better human relationships. Especially if there was stigmatization on both sides. While poverty can breed crime, the police aren’t responsible for solving poverty. They have to play the hand that they’re dealt. Perhaps the only solution is for the officers to be “forced” to live in the communities they police as this would make relationships with the community more engaging.
In conclusion, Real stray dogs aren’t as dangerous as controlled robodogs, will police welcome this addition if they’re being defunded? Will it save money on their budget? All it takes is one mistaken facial recognition for controversy and protests, this isn’t progress in police-community relationships. Technology has connected us but our relationships have less depth than they did before. law enforcement needs to build authentic genuine relationships with the communities that have sworn to protect. And this ain’t it.
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