The lawmakers said it would be the first legislation of its kind in the country, if passed, and would help protect citizens from harassment.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a ban on attaching firearms and other weapons to robots or drones.
Law enforcement officials would also need to obtain warrants before using robots to enter private property or conduct surveillance, under the new legislation.Those who violate the laws would face fines ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, the bill stated. It would also allow private companies testing “anti-weaponization technologies” to be exempt with case-by-case approval from the attorney general.
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