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10/06/2023
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By Ramon Tomey
Austin officials complain of self-driving cars BLOCKING emergency vehicles
Officials in the city of Austin in Texas are complaining that driverless vehicles are blocking emergency vehicles from responding to incidents in the city. According to InfoWars, the complaints come from both the Austin Police Department (APD) and Austin Fire Department (AFD). Officials from the two agencies are calling attention to the fact that autonomous cars […]
10/06/2023
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By Belle Carter
Technocratic OVERREACH: Santa Clara County sued for warrantless surveillance of a church’s foot traffic patterns via geofencing app
Recently, San Jose’s Calvary Chapel filed a lawsuit against Santa Clara County, alleging that the local government committed illegal surveillance back in the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic era. Constitutional questions were raised when the county accessed data in 2020 on the church’s foot traffic patterns collected by a research team from Stanford University. The information was […]
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 […]
10/05/2023
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By Olivia Cook
British Education chief wants to BAN students from using phones in schools
British Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is planning to ban the use of smartphones in schools in the U.K., believing that these digital devices pose a serious hindrance for students achieving better academic performance. The guidance would affect all schools in the U.K. and would be enforced for the whole school day. Officials in Britain’s ruling Conservative Party earlier […]
10/05/2023
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By Laura Harris
Tech firms developing and deploying AI that can deceptively MIMIC HUMAN BEHAVIOR
Technology companies are now developing and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) systems that deceptively mimic human behavior for a number of tasks. According to a report by the nonprofit consumer organization Public Citizen, such tasks include aggressively marketing products and services; dispensing dubious medical and mental health advice; and potentially ensnaring users in toxic relationships with […]
10/04/2023
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By Arsenio Toledo
NSA launches AI security center to protect the U.S. from AI-powered cyberattacks
The National Security Agency (NSA) has announced the creation of its new artificial intelligence security center whose primary goal will be to protect the United States against foreign AI-powered cyberattacks. The NSA noted that the new center signals the government’s desire to confront heightened fears that foreign adversaries will strengthen their abilities to crack AI operators’ systems, […]
09/29/2023
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By Zoey Sky
NYPD deploys robot cop to Times Square subway station
Knightscope 5 (K-5), a police robot manufactured by Knightscope, is now patrolling New York City’s busiest subway station in a new pilot program. At a news conference announcing the deployment of the robot, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said the city must “use every available method.” Adams said NYC is leasing the K-5 robot for $9 an hour, […]
09/29/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Study links BLUE LIGHT from smartphones and tablets to EARLY PUBERTY
A study found that exposure to blue light emitted by cellphones, tablets and smart TVs at a young age can increase children’s risk of early onset puberty and can even damage their fertility in the future. The study also showed how important it is to understand the negative impact of excessive screen time on health, especially among […]
09/22/2023
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By Laura Harris
Tech moguls, lawmakers hold Senate hearing on AI amid its rapid rise
Technology bigwigs and senators sat down for a closed-door hearing on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on different facets of society. The Sept. 13 AI Insight Forum in Washington, D.C. was convened under the leadership of a bipartisan group of senators. The group included Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), […]
09/15/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Study: Childhood inactivity and screen time linked to heart damage in young adults
The average American spends as much as seven hours in front of a screen every day. But according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2023, children who are inactive and have too much screen time may be at risk of developing various heart issues. Too much screen time is bad, regardless […]
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