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AI Robot Dogs Patrol Atlanta Amid Surveillance Concerns

4/16/2026

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Undaunted and Cobalt Robotics developed AI-powered robot dogs that patrol Atlanta streets, apartments, and construction sites, streaming 360° video to remote operators and alerting police when suspicious activity is detected.
The program, called Hound Units, operates continuously and plans expansion.
Critics, including the ACLU of Georgia, warn constant surveillance could infringe civil liberties and bias.
Atlanta Police Chief Mark Callahan supports the initiative, saying it will improve safety.

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Undaunted and Cobalt Robotics developed AI-powered robot dogs that patrol Atlanta streets, apartments, and construction sites, streaming 360° video to remote operators and alerting police when suspicious activity is detected.
The program, called Hound Units, operates continuously and plans expansion.
Critics, including the ACLU of Georgia, warn constant surveillance could infringe civil liberties and bias.
Atlanta Police Chief Mark Callahan supports the initiative, saying it will improve safety.