Massachusetts lawmakers mull ‘killer robot’ bill

In mid-September, Massachusetts lawmakers introduced a bill to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of weaponized robots, addressing concerns about the responsible use of advanced robotic technologies. The proposal aims to establish regulations in an area with a general lack of state and national laws governing such evolving technologies. The bill has already had a hearing and is undergoing a technical review to ensure it engages all relevant stakeholders, including robotics companies and law enforcement agencies, to prevent the misuse of robots while not impeding their beneficial applications.