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Mayor Eric Adams introduced the K5 security robot to patrol the Times Square subway station, though it currently requires a human officer escort and lacks facial recognition. The hosts debate the impact of AI on the "spot art" industry and the broader economy. The episode concludes with a reminder of the value-for-value model and a sign-off from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams introduced new technology to the NYPD, including "Digidog" robot dogs and K5 autonomous security robots. The devices are intended for use in high-risk situations like hostage standoffs and bomb threats to ensure officer safety. Additionally, the city hired its first "Rat Czar," Kathleen Corradi, to lead a $155,000-a-year effort to reduce the city's growing rodent population.
