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04/19/2024
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By Laura Harris
British gov’t to equip cops with facial recognition technology as part of $69M plan to combat retail crime
The government of the United Kingdom plans to allocate four million British pounds ($5 million) for the development of mobile police units equipped with live facial recognition technology that can scan people’s faces on the street, supposedly as a means to combat retail crimes. According to the announcement of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the program will make […]
03/20/2024
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By Ava Grace
One of Mexico’s most dangerous cartels is using artificial intelligence to expand its operations
One of the most dangerous drug cartels in Mexico is believed to be using artificial intelligence to expand its criminal empire. In a new report, Interpol has named the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) as one of many organized crime groups harnessing AI to expand their illicit operations. According to Interpol, the CJNG and other […]
10/17/2023
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By Kevin Hughes
Star Wars fanatic encouraged by AI chatbot “girlfriend” to KILL THE QUEEN gets 9 YEARS IN JAIL
A “Star Wars” fanatic who intended to kill the now-late Queen Elizabeth II after being goaded by his chatbot “girlfriend” has been sentenced to nine years behind bars, with a possible extension of five years. Jaswant Singh Chail, 21, was sentenced in early October after entering Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow. On Dec. 25, […]
10/17/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Major retailers cite RETAIL THEFT as justification for using AI-powered surveillance in stores
Major retailers are citing retail theft as justification for the use of surveillance systems powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in some of their stores. CVS, Kroger, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Target, Walmart and other major big-box retailers have joined forces with technology firms and invested in the development and deployment of AI-powered surveillance systems. They consulted with […]
10/10/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Experts warn: Criminals could hack into self-driving cars to steal them, launch terror attacks or commit fraud
Experts warn that self-driving cars are vulnerable to tech-savvy hackers who could bring cities to a standstill, commit deadly terror attacks, steal cars remotely or carry out “cash for crash” fraud. “You could have the safest vehicle, the highest cybersecurity and the tightest control of privacy data and still be wide open for bad actors […]
10/06/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Criminals increasingly targeting KEYLESS VEHICLES in “carhacking” surge
New vehicles have moved away from using traditional keys, but this hasn’t dissuaded criminals. In fact, vehicles with keyless entry systems are increasingly being targeted by “carhackers.” According to a report by the Arlington, Virginia-based nonprofit Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), one particular model – the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat – is 60 times more likely […]
07/24/2023
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By Zoey Sky
National Crime Agency: Car hacking tech linked to sudden increase in vehicle thefts in the UK
According to the National Crime Agency (NCA), organized crime gangs are buying car hacking technology online. This technology is linked to an almost 20 percent increase in vehicle thefts. More criminals are using devices that allow them to hack into and drive off with high-end cars, all without having to steal car keys, revealed the NCA’s annual national threat assessment […]
07/07/2023
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By Laura Harris
Google Cloud launches AI-powered anti-money laundering tool for banks, paving the way for Orwellian financial surveillance
Google Cloud has launched a tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to combat money laundering. The tool could pave the way for surveillance when tied with the so-called social credit system, however. The cloud computing subsidiary of the search engine giant launched the Anti Money Laundering AI (AML AI) tool, which is designed to detect […]
12/14/2022
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By Roy Green
San Francisco HALTS deployment of weaponized robots (for now)
San Francisco residents bracing for the sight of fully-armed robots patrolling their streets were surprised at the news that broke out – no deployment for now. The city’s Board of Supervisors, which voted 8-3 on Nov. 29 in favor of using weaponized robots for police duties in emergency situations, walked back on its earlier decision […]
11/16/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
Trial involving Tesla’s autopilot could decide if tech or driver is responsible for fatal crashes
Tesla is about to face a major manslaughter trial over a fatal crash caused by one of its vehicles that was operating on autopilot. The trial is expected to answer who will be responsible for fatalities caused by self-driving cars. The main person on trial is Kevin George Aziz Riad, a 27-year-old limousine driver. In […]
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