NYPD Deploys Roving Robot to Boost Subway Safety, But Critics Question Impact
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K5 is a 5-foot tall, 420-pound robot with cameras and sensors that roams the NYC subway to deter crime. It's part of an NYPD pilot program.
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Supporters say K5 can patrol 24/7, provide real-time data, and make riders feel safer.
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Critics worry K5 invades privacy through surveillance and biased algorithms.
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It's unclear if K5 can prevent or stop actual crimes since it can't use force or make arrests.
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Some riders ignore K5, questioning if it really makes the subway safer or just more watched.