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05/31/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Denver to deploy DRONES to respond to 911 calls
Denver, Colorado’s law enforcement is preparing to introduce aerial drones for specific circumstances instead of dispatching officers, as per an announcement from the city’s police department. This innovative move is made possible through a $100,000 grant from the Denver Police Foundation, with plans to commence the program within six to twelve months. The initiative was […]
05/23/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Technocrats developing new line of “wearable” AI devices to track data of user and “anyone they come in contact with”
Meta, the parent company of Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook and Instagram social media platforms, is readying to unleash a nightmarish new lineup of wearable artificial intelligence (AI) accessories. In Zuckerberg’s vision for the world, everyone is connected to his own tech, which is designed to turn you into a fake pod person just like him. He […]
05/02/2024
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By Arsenio Toledo
TikTok ban, Tesla’s Chinese partnerships mark new phase in brewing U.S.-China data security war
The United States’ push to ban the Chinese social media platform TikTok and Elon Musk’s electric vehicle manufacturing giant Tesla’s recent partnerships with Chinese tech firms mark a new phase in the brewing data security war between Washington and Beijing. If this conflict escalates, it could reshape trade relations between the world’s two largest economies. […]
05/02/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
Wearable tech devices collect loads of information on users that compromise their privacy
Wearable devices are becoming a more important marketed consumer item by Big Tech companies because of their ability to gather data without the wearer being aware of it. Wearables, like smartwatches, collect a list of measurements on your well-being, such as sleep patterns, activity levels and heart fitness. Other high-tech portable devices are able to acquire […]
04/30/2024
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By Laura Harris
International Olympic Committee prepares for AI integration in 2024 Paris Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is preparing for artificial intelligence integration in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Last year, French legislation authorized the use of AI video surveillance for a trial period covering the Olympic Games to detect abnormal events or human behavior that could pose potential threats. The AI surveillance technology employs sophisticated algorithms to analyze real-time video […]
04/29/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Australian politicians demanding forced online ID, AI-assisted content surveillance to stop spread of “misinformation”
Just like what’s happening here in the United States right now, Australian politicians from both sides of the political spectrum are demanding “more vigilance” from social media platforms in censoring information. The recent Sydney stabbing attacks and what people are saying about them online prompted Australian politicians to call for sweeping new censorship rules to […]
04/25/2024
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By Ava Grace
Target sued for illegally collecting customers’ biometric data through facial scans and fingerprinting
A class action lawsuit filed in Illinois claims that retail giant Target collects and stores customers’ biometric data, such as facial scans and fingerprints, without obtaining proper consent, which is in violation of the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Target illegally collected and stored customers’ biometric data, including face and fingerprint scans, according to an […]
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 […]
04/17/2024
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By Laura Harris
Automotive journalist reveals how smart technologies in modern vehicles cost you privacy and control
Automotive journalist Geoff Thompson recently delved into the implications of a software update applied to a Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV following the technological evolution of the automotive industry. In recent years, the automotive industry has undergone notable technological strides, equipping modern vehicles with features that “bolster safety and efficiency.” Cars manufactured since the mid-2010s are integrated with so-called […]
03/29/2024
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By Laura Harris
IDF accused of using AI facial recognition system to target innocent Palestinians in Gaza
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has been accused of using an artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition system to scan the faces of innocent Palestinians and compile them in a database of individuals purportedly affiliated with Hamas in Gaza. The Red Wolf system, developed by Unit 8200 of the IDF’s Intelligence Corps in collaboration with Israeli tech firm Corsight, utilizes […]
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