“Sir, the central database is live. The numbers aren’t looking great.”


    “How many?”


    “Enough to cost a lot of money for retraining or recruitment.”


    A robotics tech entrepreneur interrupted—“Nonsense.”


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    “What?”


    “You heard me. Nonsense. My AP-1 will replace twenty or more.”


    “What the heck is an AP-1?”


    “Autonomous Police Model One. Complete legal knowledge. Instant recognition. Its entire chassis a single restraint and non-lethal weapon. Nearly indestructible. No de-escalation training necessary.”


    “Then, why this database?”


    “Budgeting. AP-1 needs no pension, no vacation, no health insurance. The data justifies the need. Not to mention, you’ll have a list of complainants.”