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Boston Dynamics Employees Petition Against Sale of Robots to ICE
- Hundreds of Boston Dynamics employees signed a petition to halt the sale of robot dogs to ICE.
- The sale involves a $1.3 million contract awarded to Radeco by the Department of Homeland Security.
- Boston Dynamics executives maintained the sale, stating the robots would not be weaponized.
- The petition urged the company to cancel the sale, citing ethical concerns.
- The contract was awarded on September 25.