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Kradek posted...

I dunno, using AI and robotics for correctional officers seems like a pretty early go to in order to mitigate harm to human correctional officers.

Yes, it would take more development than AI to do accounting/bookkeeping, however there's a great incentive for "safety to humans" with correction officers that I think could advance that quickly. Similar to how LA cops wanted to use robots that could execute people for them. The desire for the technology in law enforcement is already there, we're just in the rather early stages of this.

No on several levels. First and foremost some things require the human touch. Like say you notice a inmate behaving in a way that you know isn't typical for him. So you go talk to them or investigate the situation. Perhaps he's having some issues and by talking to him you prevent a incident from happening. Perhaps he's up to no good and you prevent a incident from happening.

On the other note the inmates will tear those robots to shreds and in the long run that will be far more expensive than just having human staff. At best I can see robots used for active situations like a riot. But just having robot staff yeah it will be mayhem trust me.