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Futurism
1 month ago
Boston

Robot Dog Shot Three Times During Raid

Robot dog deployed by state police shot three times by suspect
Use of robot dogs in police departments sparks controversy [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Spring Budget risks funding legally questionable police tech | Computer Weekly

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt allocates £230m for police technology to enhance productivity.
Investment includes facial recognition, AI, drones, and a Centre for Police Productivity. [ more ]
Mission Local
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Here's how Prop. E could change police surveillance in SF

Proposition E focuses on new police technology like drones and facial recognition.
The measure exempts the police department from approval processes for surveillance plans, which critics argue is a step backwards in terms of privacy protection. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
San Francisco

What is Proposition E and Why Should San Francisco Voters Oppose It?

Proposition E is a ballot measure in San Francisco that aims to remove police oversight authority and expand police powers.
The measure would remove the requirement for police to go through a democratic process to acquire new technologies and bypass public input. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Should AI play an ever-growing role in tackling crime?

AI is being used by police forces to assist with emergency calls and improve efficiency.
AI can quickly retrieve information from databases and prioritize emergency situations based on risk assessment. [ more ]
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