> [Boston Dynamics] warned that if the "spectacle" goes ahead, Spot's warranty might be voided, meaning it could not be updated.

Wait, so they reserve the right to void your warranty if you use their product to make art?

I remember there was a case where a company bricked someone's device because they left a bad review[0], but having companies judge the artistic merit of their customers' use cases seems somehow even more dystopian.

[0] https://www.techrepublic.com/article/iot-company-bricks-cust...