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California Officials Target Robot vs. Human Fighting League

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The California State Athletic Commission has issued a cease-and-desist letter to startup Rek, which hosted a recent fight between a human and a remotely piloted robot. The commission demands the company stop promoting unsanctioned combat events involving humans. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

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This regulatory action could pave the way for clearer guidelines, fostering responsible innovation in robotic sports and ensuring public safety as these technologies evolve.

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Without clear regulations, human-robot combat events could expose participants to unanticipated risks, as seen in California's recent cease-and-desist order to Rek's unsanctioned matches.

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The source confirms California's State Athletic Commission issued a cease-and-desist to Rek for an unsanctioned human-robot fight, highlighting regulatory concerns. It remains unclear how such events will be legally classified or regulated; official guidelines would clarify this.

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