Startup Pitches AI Agents Designed to Monitor Customers Around the Clock
A new startup called Outlit is pitching businesses on continuous AI surveillance of customers to spot upselling and retention opportunities.
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Emerald Isle Debates Public Safety Tech Expansion
Town officials in Emerald Isle launched a series of public forums to address community concerns regarding proposed drone surveillance and automated license plate readers.
Ex-OpenAI Engineer Accused of Sabotage Also Advised Saudi Officials
A former OpenAI software engineer facing federal charges for allegedly planting malicious code has emerged as an advisor to Saudi Arabian technology initiatives.
Lawmaker targets automated license plate readers with federal funding ban
Representative Rashida Tlaib has introduced legislation to cut off federal dollars for Flock Safety automated license plate readers, citing severe surveillance and privacy risks.
Los Angeles County Refuses to Open DOJ USB Drive Containing Voter Data
Los Angeles County officials have declined to plug in an unsolicited USB drive from the DOJ containing alleged noncitizen voter data, citing severe security protocols.
German Police Seize Robot Over Alleged Sexual Assault Investigation
Cologne police have confiscated a robot and launched an investigation after two teenagers allegedly used the machine to grope a 16-year-old girl.
Protesters Target Flock Safety Tech Over Mass Surveillance Concerns
Activists gathered outside a San Francisco technology conference to condemn Flock Safety's automated license plate readers, highlighting mounting public pushback against corporate and municipal survei...
Eight US States File Lawsuits Against OpenAI Over Child Safety
Attorneys General from eight states have filed coordinated lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging deceptive safety practices and risks to minors.
Ex-OpenAI Engineer Booked Flight to Saudi Arabia Before Arrest
Federal prosecutors reveal that a former OpenAI engineer suspected of planting a recording device booked a one-way flight out of the United States just days before his arrest.
Meta Smart Glasses Allegedly Recorded Users Without Wake Phrase
A recent firmware update for Meta's smart glasses reportedly caused the wearables to capture conversations without the required wake phrase.
