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Ring's Super Bowl AI Surveillance Push Draws Privacy Alarm
prisons-and-policing16 days ago

Ring's Super Bowl AI Surveillance Push Draws Privacy Alarm

Truthout reports Ring aired a Super Bowl ad for its AI-powered surveillance network via the Search Party program to help locate lost dogs, but critics warn the technology expands a nationwide system enabling license-plate reading, facial recognition, and mass police access through partnerships with Flock and Axon; despite a heartwarming narrative, the rollout risks pervasive neighborhood surveillance, with the familiar faces feature and AI defaults raising civil-liberties concerns.

via Truthout|
#ai-surveillance#facial-recognition#law-enforcement
Louvre Heist Suspects Partially Admit Involvement, Charges Pending
world3 months ago

Louvre Heist Suspects Partially Admit Involvement, Charges Pending

Two suspects have partially admitted involvement in the theft of priceless crown jewels from the Louvre, which occurred in a quick, brazen heist involving a mechanized elevator and resulting in the loss of valuable royal jewelry valued at $102 million; authorities are investigating further suspects and considering technological upgrades to prevent future incidents.

via The Washington Post|
#ai-surveillance#french-crown-jewels#louvre-heist
technology4 months ago

ChatGPT Atlas: The New Web Browser with Security Concerns

The article discusses concerns about AI and data privacy, highlighting how web browsing sessions are used for training AI models, the potential for increased surveillance and control, and the security risks associated with AI browsers like ChatGPT's Atlas. It also reflects on societal impacts, the evolution of interfaces, and the importance of vigilance in safeguarding privacy and freedom in the digital age.

via Hacker News|
#ai-surveillance#data-training#future-of-the-web
AI Startup Flock Aims to Eradicate Crime in America
technology5 months ago

AI Startup Flock Aims to Eradicate Crime in America

Flock Safety, an AI startup with a vast network of surveillance cameras and new drone technology, aims to eliminate almost all crime in the U.S. within a decade, despite facing privacy opposition and competition from established players like Axon. The company leverages AI and American-made drones to enhance law enforcement capabilities, while also expanding into traffic management and city improvements, with ambitious growth plans and ongoing regulatory challenges.

via Forbes|
#ai-surveillance#crime-prevention#drones
"Congressional Probe Launched into IRS Use of AI for Mass Surveillance"
politics1 year ago

"Congressional Probe Launched into IRS Use of AI for Mass Surveillance"

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan and Rep. Harriet Hageman are launching an investigation into allegations that the IRS is using AI technology to surveil American taxpayers en masse, citing a report by James O’Keefe's O’Keefe Media Group. They have sent letters to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Attorney General Merrick Garland, expressing concerns about the potential violation of Americans' civil liberties through warrantless financial surveillance. The IRS has denied plans to increase audit rates for people making under $400,000 per year, but the lawmakers are seeking answers regarding the alleged use of AI for monitoring private financial transactions without legal process.

via Fox News|
#ai-surveillance#harriet-hageman#irs
"Top Tech News and Hacks: March 10, 2024"
technology1 year ago

"Top Tech News and Hacks: March 10, 2024"

AI surveillance start-up Flock has installed car-tracking cameras on public roads in South Carolina without permission, NASA's Voyager 1 is experiencing communication issues, the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars is still operational but limited to watching sand and dust, Venn Stone's Interfacing Linux offers tips for content creators, and the US National Security Agency has released a list of alternative programming languages with better memory-safety features.

via Hackaday|
#ai-surveillance#linux#nasa
"AI Updates: Iran's AI Advancements, Job Loss Concerns, Space Integration, and China's AI Race"
ai2 years ago

"AI Updates: Iran's AI Advancements, Job Loss Concerns, Space Integration, and China's AI Race"

Iran is proposing a harsh hijab law with longer jail terms and AI surveillance to identify violators; scientists have developed an AI application that can predict future pandemics by analyzing genetic sequences, infection rates, and mortality rates; travel scammers are using AI-generated guidebooks on Amazon to trick buyers with fake positive reviews, highlighting the need for stricter regulations; AI and machine learning have helped researchers discover potential senolytic molecules for age-related diseases; a UBS report praising OpenAI's ChatGPT has sparked an AI fever in Silicon Valley, with tech giants rushing to develop their chatbots, but the profitability and sustainability of generative AI remain uncertain.

via HT Tech|
#ai#ai-surveillance#hijab-law