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Get the free app no ads · no paywallTechnology · 31 August 2026
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America's immigration agency, ICE, plans to spend up to $2 million on robot "dogs" for its enforcement operations. These robots have cameras and sensors that can spot chemicals, and will be used in situations too risky for officers. A government funding document seen by NBC News confirms the purchase.
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