The original policy, which passed an 8-to-3 vote last week, sparked fierce criticism.

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San Francisco officials have halted a policy that would have let police robots use deadly force. The policy faced intense backlash from activists and residents.  A final vote on the policy is expected to take place next week, per the San Francisco Chronicle.

San Francisco officials have backtracked on a policy that would have allowed police to use robots to kill people in extreme...

Continue Reading San Francisco has backtracked on a policy that would have allowed police robots to use deadly force, following backlash