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China Proposes Autonomous Robots to Control Urban Unrest

4/20/2026

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A study by China's internal security forces envisions autonomous machines managing urban unrest instead of police.
The scenario describes a crowd stirred by rumors of a military takeover gathering to attack government facilities.
In response, roadblocks are deployed and instigators are quickly identified and captured.
Protesters are cut off from the internet, preventing broadcasting, and they disperse without direct confrontation.

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Story summary

A study by China's internal security forces envisions autonomous machines managing urban unrest instead of police.
The scenario describes a crowd stirred by rumors of a military takeover gathering to attack government facilities.
In response, roadblocks are deployed and instigators are quickly identified and captured.
Protesters are cut off from the internet, preventing broadcasting, and they disperse without direct confrontation.