The Vergeby Jay Peters
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California is trying to shut down robot vs. human cage matches

The California State Athletic Commission sent a cease-and-desist order to the startup that hosted last month's event featuring a match between a human and a humanoid robot.

Key points

  • •In the match held on September 18, human Franky Lapena competed against a humanoid robot owned by tech startup Rek.
  • •The California State Athletic Commission sent a cease-and-desist order to the startup that hosted the event.
  • •This matter is based on reporting by the New York Times.
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