Because what could possibly go wrong.

  • @rbesfe@lemmy.ca
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    BD doesn’t make murder bots. They make incredibly advanced robot platforms that other people have made into murder bots. You seriously can’t tell the difference?

            • @smokin_shinobi@lemmy.world
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              -21 year ago

              I mean it sounds to me like you guys are saying that since its not BD strapping the guns themselves we should accept it?

              I don’t get why people are being assholes about this I’m genuinely trying to understand your viewpoints and nobody wants to explain just call me an idiot.

              • @Astarii_Tyler@lemmy.world
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                11 year ago

                Should we stop selling computers because people use them to hack and attack people and businesses? Should we abandon AR because they are trying to adapt it for military use?

                  • Of course it isn’t. Nobody is arguing that. People do stupid, horrible, and hateful things. However, that will be the case with or without robots.

                    So, for example, there’s this thing that gets used by African warlords a lot called a “technical.” There are different versions of it, but the most popular configuration is a Toyota pickup truck with a large machine gun mounted in the bed. You’ve probably seen it if you follow world news. They are very effective tools for warlords to oppress local populations because they can carry a lot of dudes, lay down fire, and they’re really mobile. It’s kind of the perfect tool for the job.

                    Now, Toyota didn’t sell the truck with this purpose in mind and almost certainly doesn’t condone it. Think about it though. Is Toyota responsible for this? Should they stop selling their pick ups because of it? I say no, but your milageay vary. Especially if you drive a 2005 Toyota Tacoma; 21 city / 27 highway.

            • @smokin_shinobi@lemmy.world
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              -11 year ago

              I was asking in earnest but seems you just want to be an asshole and insult my intelligence for trying to understand what you mean.

                • @smokin_shinobi@lemmy.world
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                  -11 year ago

                  Yes exactly. To me they are makers of murder bots, but to you they are not. For me to understand why you feel this way I have to ask right.

                  For me if a company has a contract in place to provide robots to any entity that are going to be weaponized they should be held responsible.

                  It doesn’t seem to be the case for some people and that’s what I was wondering about. But now I’m just kind of tired of responding to a bunch of non answers.

                  • @money_loo@lemmy.world
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                    11 year ago

                    If somebody uses a bat to kill someone, do you think Louisville Slugger should be held responsible? Yes or no and why.