TechCalifornia is trying to shut down robot vs. human cage matches

The California State Athletic Commission ordered startup Rek to stop holding or promoting boxing, MMA contests, or exhibitions involving humans in the state without its approval. Rek hosted a human-versus-robot match last month; its next planned bout will pit two armed robots against each other.

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