California tells ‘Terminator’ robot fight company to stop; CEO celebrates the notice

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What happened

California's State Athletic Commission has sent a cease-and-desist letter to REK (Robot Entertainment Kombat), the San Francisco start-up behind a viral human vs robot cage fight.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:37:13 UTC.

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