AI Summary

In this episode, hosts Kathy Campbell and Alex Cox examine the rollout of autonomous delivery robots in Chicago, exploring both the technological promise and the community backlash over sidewalk safety and accessibility. They discuss real‑world case studies—from a day in the life of a Serve robot to incidents like a robot falling into a canal—and connect these to broader labor concerns about invisible human work behind AI systems. The conversation highlights the tension between innovation and public policy, urging regulators and companies to consider equitable, human‑centered design before scaling such services.