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Robo-dogs are coming to take your jobs

The Singapore Police Force is trialling canine-mounted cameras, turning our furry friends into CCTV on legs. No one is safe.

Robo-dogs are coming to take your jobs
FO Take · Score 20

If you thought your job was secure, think again. Even Rover is now a potential replacement, albeit with a camera strapped to his head. This isn't about efficiency; it's about control and cost-cutting, disguised as innovation. Your unique human skills are next on the chopping block. How long until your boss suggests a chip implant for " optimised performance" or "enhanced human-machine teaming?"

The strongest counter

This initiative simply enhances existing search and rescue operations, leveraging technology to improve public safety. It is a logical next step in utilising animal capabilities with modern tools.

Audit trail
  • ·Privacy concerns
  • ·Job displacement
  • ·Surveillance state
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