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A look at a pilot program in Georgia that uses 'jailbots' to track inmates

A look at a pilot program in Georgia that uses 'jailbots' to track inmates A county jail in Georgia is testing out AI equipped rolling robots to help monitor inmates. CHAMIAN CRUZ: In the Atlanta suburb of Cobb County, Sheriff Craig Owens says his three new assistants don't have names yet, but they do know his. Owens says all three jailbots will take turns patrolling the jail to ensure inmates are where they're supposed to be at all times. CRUZ = BYLINE: For now, the robots at the Cobb County Jail are operating for free, and the information and data they gather is stored with the manufacturer.

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