This Cowboy Robot Sums Up Austin Better Than Any Human Could

A cowboy robot roaming the streets of Austin was the last thing I expected to see today. Yet here we are.

Why Robots Still Freak Me Out

Maybe I’ve watched The Terminator too many times, but robots and artificial intelligence, in general, freak me out a bit. It’s almost as if we’re witnessing the rise of the machines in real time.

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I Know I’m Being Dramatic — But Still

Of course, I’m being overly dramatic. But certainly, we can agree that things could go badly if robots and AI fell into the hands of folks with bad intentions.

Okay, I’ll Admit — It’s Kinda Cute

I must admit that the little robot does look pretty cool with its little cowboy hat. Like everybody else rolling around Austin, it’s probably just looking for a good time. I know I would be.

Why This Robot Is the Perfect Symbol of Austin

And if you think about it, a cowboy robot pretty much sums up Austin these days. Our state capital has evolved into one of the world’s major tech hubs, but there are still plenty of cowboys running around there (especially the guitar-playing kind).