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fromSFGATE
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

fromNature
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

No humans allowed: scientific AI agents get their own social network

Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

OpenAI Widens Access to Cybersecurity Model After Anthropic's Mythos Reveal

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity AI model, expanding access to verified defenders and enhancing capabilities for vulnerability analysis.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

Oakland is using AI-powered drones to identify illegal dumping locations and improve waste management efficiency.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 day ago

No humans allowed: scientific AI agents get their own social network

Agent4Science is a social network for AI agents to discuss research papers without human participation.
London startup
fromTheregister
15 hours ago

AI is reshaping Britain's datacenter map away from London

UK AI datacenter capacity may shift from London due to power shortages and planning constraints, making other locations more appealing.
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

OpenAI Widens Access to Cybersecurity Model After Anthropic's Mythos Reveal

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity AI model, expanding access to verified defenders and enhancing capabilities for vulnerability analysis.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
8 hours ago

NYPD cops should have used body-worn cameras in Brooklyn liquor store rough arrest

NYPD detectives involved in excessive force lacked clear body camera policy during arrest investigation.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries

Increased police presence and resources are being deployed in the San Fernando Valley to combat a recent surge in home burglaries.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
7 hours ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
13 hours ago

Calls for more Met Police funding as shoplifting cases in London triple in four years

Shoplifting in London has tripled in five years, prompting calls for increased police funding and neighborhood policing.
UX design
fromMedium
6 hours ago

The web trained AI to deceive. Now designers have to untrain it.

LLMs replicate UX dark patterns from the web, leading to deceptive design practices in generated content.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

58% of Organizations Spend Over 10 Hours a Month Securing AI-generated Code

31% of organizations using AI-generated code spend 10 hours or less per month on validation and auditing, raising security concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromHoodline
15 hours ago

Brooklyn ShopRite's Biometric Notice Raises Shopper Concern

ShopRite may collect biometric data, raising privacy concerns among shoppers about surveillance and data handling practices.
#surveillance
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

AI-integrated cameras in venues like Madison Square Garden are used for extensive surveillance, including targeting individuals like critics and fans.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

AI-integrated cameras in venues like Madison Square Garden are used for extensive surveillance, including targeting individuals like critics and fans.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
#anthropic
fromAxios
1 day ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.
fromAxios
1 day ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.
#delivery-robots
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.
London startup
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Delivery robots face significant vandalism and negative sentiment from the public, impacting their operations and safety.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.
London startup
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Delivery robots face significant vandalism and negative sentiment from the public, impacting their operations and safety.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Crooks carjack Toyota Corolla from women in Brooklyn Lowe's parking lot

Four men carjacked a vehicle from two women in a Brooklyn parking lot, injuring one during the theft.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How a fiery attack on Sam Altman's home unfolded

A man attacked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home with a molotov cocktail, leading to his arrest and charges related to attempted arson and murder.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Smart Home Gadgets to Amp Up Your Curb Appeal

Smart home products like birdhouses and outdoor lights enhance both functionality and aesthetics in residential spaces.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Robot Dogs Patrolling Precious Crops as Food Crisis Deepens

Bayer is supplementing human security patrols around its 8,000 acre Hawaiian corn farm with robotic security dogs, supplied by the tech firm Asylon. The Asylon dogs are meant to guard the company's precious maize from vandals, wildfires, wild fauna, and other hazards around the clock.
Agriculture
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

7 charged in scheme that used AI tools to defraud Toronto-area stores: police | CBC News

Police have charged five individuals and are searching for two more in a fraud investigation where AI tools were used to target retail locations in the Greater Toronto Area. The suspects employed smart glasses and distraction techniques to steal login information from employees, which was then used to load funds onto gift cards through self-checkout kiosks.
Canada news
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Long Island
3 days ago

Wild video shows two police chases and gun arrests in Brooklyn

Police arrested two individuals in Brooklyn for gun-related offenses on April 3, totaling 913 gun arrests citywide this year.
#metropolitan-police
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'

Police are investigating a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy, but no attack occurred and public safety is not at risk.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'

Police are investigating a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy, but no attack occurred and public safety is not at risk.
Photography
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Do You Actually Need a Smart Bird Feeder With a Movable Camera?

The Aura bird feeder camera features a unique design with versatile mounting options and offers 4-MP photos and 2.5K Ultra HD video.
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police probe possible terror-linked items - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Police closed Kensington Gardens for a counter-terrorism investigation after discovering discarded items and a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.
Wearables
fromTNW | Launch
4 days ago

Samsung SmartThings update adds elderly care monitoring with ambient sensing and AI

Samsung's SmartThings now includes family care features for monitoring elderly relatives using connected devices and wearables.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Brown was charged with home invasion, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over age 60, kidnapping, witness intimidation, armed assault in a dwelling, armed burglary, breaking and entering in a building at night, larceny of a motor vehicle, and larceny over $1,200.
Boston
#generative-ai
Marketing tech
fromAP News
4 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.
Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Marketing tech
fromAP News
4 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.
Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

OpenAI's new Agents SDK focuses on safety and scalability

OpenAI's updated Agents SDK enables developers to create autonomous AI agents for complex tasks with enhanced usability and a sandbox environment.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Man used AI to make false statements to shut down London nightclub, police say

A businessman pleaded guilty to using AI-generated false statements to shut down a nightclub, raising concerns about the misuse of technology in complaints.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Antioch police launches Flock Camera Transparency Portal, allowing public to access data

Antioch Police Department utilizes Flock cameras to solve felony cases and enhance transparency through a new public portal.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Counter-terror police probe whether Iran ordered series of arson attacks in London

Counter-terror police are investigating potential Iranian involvement in a series of arson attacks in London, with multiple arrests made.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
5 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
#artificial-intelligence
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Met looking at using AI to help child abuse cases

The Metropolitan Police is considering using AI to identify victims of online child sexual abuse and categorize imagery by severity.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Met looking at using AI to help child abuse cases

The Metropolitan Police is considering using AI to identify victims of online child sexual abuse and categorize imagery by severity.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

City Council requests 5 years' worth of BPD body camera footage

Boston City Council requests five years of body camera footage from police incidents to increase transparency after a fatal shooting.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
UK news
fromTheregister
1 week ago

UK to spend 15M on AI mapping in knife crime crackdown

The British government is investing £15 million to enhance crime mapping for targeted policing of knife crime in England and Wales.
Information security
fromAlleyWatch
11 hours ago

Artemis Raises $55M to Cut Security Response Times by 94% Through Autonomous Investigation

AI-powered cybersecurity solutions are essential to address the speed and complexity of modern attacks.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Row over virtual gated community' AI surveillance plan in Toronto neighbourhood

Residents of Rosedale propose an AI-powered surveillance system to combat rising property crime in their neighborhood.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
#agentic-ai
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Local governments could deploy AI for good. Here's how

Agentic AI can transform city governance by automating routine tasks, improving service efficiency, and enabling proactive infrastructure maintenance while maintaining accountability through ambitious local leadership.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Local governments could deploy AI for good. Here's how

Agentic AI can transform city governance by automating routine tasks, improving service efficiency, and enabling proactive infrastructure maintenance while maintaining accountability through ambitious local leadership.
#ai-governance
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing AI's risks, particularly with the release of Anthropic's Mythos model.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Unintentional AI Adoption Is Already Inside Your Company. The Only Question Is Whether You Know It. - Above the Law

AI is already integrated into companies through employee usage, often without intentional governance or awareness.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing AI's risks, particularly with the release of Anthropic's Mythos model.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Unintentional AI Adoption Is Already Inside Your Company. The Only Question Is Whether You Know It. - Above the Law

AI is already integrated into companies through employee usage, often without intentional governance or awareness.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Creepy surveillance': why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia, are protesting the city's contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and data ownership issues.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

A Bay Area city is offering free doorbell cameras. Experts are raising concerns.

The safety tool can improve case solvability, support suspect identification and enhance overall public safety outcomes.
Privacy technologies
#privacy
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
#openai
Information security
fromAxios
6 days ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
Information security
fromWIRED
6 days ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.
Information security
fromAxios
6 days ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
Information security
fromWIRED
6 days ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.
Information security
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Law enforcement is the leading DHS use case for AI

DHS deployed 238 AI use cases in 2025, with law enforcement the largest category: 86 cases, 35 classified as high-impact.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Sensors are transforming the world - work together to maximize their benefits

Converging diverse sensing disciplines into a shared scientific home accelerates innovation, real-world impact and cross-domain discovery.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Surveillance company Flock generates controversy - and a roster of L.A. clients

Dozens of cities have terminated contracts with Flock Safety over concerns that its license plate reader data facilitates Trump's mass deportation efforts, though Los Angeles continues using the surveillance technology.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Ring claims it's not giving ICE access to its cameras

Ring’s partnership with Flock sparked backlash over fears government agencies could access users’ footage; Ring says integration isn’t live and ICE receives no video.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Meta, cops deploy AI and handcuffs in scam crackdown

Meta deployed anti-scam tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger, including device-linking warnings and suspicious friend request alerts, while law enforcement disrupted scam networks and arrested 21 fraudsters.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Cities Are Shredding Their AI Surveillance Contracts en Masse

Since the start of 2025, at least 30 cities have canceled their contracts with Flock Safety, the AI surveillance company whose CEO wants to end all crime within the decade by blanketing the country in ever-watchful security cameras. That startling figure comes courtesy of NPR, which reports that concerned activists are putting mounting pressure on cities to cut ties with the company. "We are seeing a lot more momentum," Will Freeman, a Colorado-based organizer who runs the website DeFlock.org, told the broadcaster.
Privacy professionals
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Real-life Robocop! Robot police officers will patrol streets by 2031

Within five years humanoid robot police will detect, pursue, and detain suspects using facial recognition and AI sensors, supplementing human officers in dangerous situations.
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