Amazon said this week it has deployed a squadron of robots to roam Market Street in San Francisco.

The little black boxes on wheels look similar to the robots tested by food delivery companies. But instead of whisking food to hungry neighbors, Amazon’s robots will advertise the company’s new Generative AI exhibit that is set to launch on Wednesday.

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Cole Reynolds is a rising junior at Northwestern University, where he studies journalism and anthropology. He has previously served as managing editor for The Daily Northwestern. In that role, he was part of the team that revealed the extent of hazing on the Northwestern football team — a story that attracted national attention. Outside of reporting, you can find him making fresh pasta, bread or other culinary creations.