LAPD Ditches Flock Surveillance Deal Amid Deep Privacy and Civil Liberties Concerns
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LAPD Ditches Flock Surveillance Deal Amid Deep Privacy and Civil Liberties Concerns

The Los Angeles Police Department has decided not to renew its contract with Flock Safety, a prominent surveillance technology provider. The decision, set to take effect upon the contract’s expiration on Saturday, stems from “serious concerns” regarding civil liberties and privacy issues associated with the company’s widespread network of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. […]

Waze Integrates Gemini AI to Revolutionize Navigation and Rider Safety
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Waze Integrates Gemini AI to Revolutionize Navigation and Rider Safety

Waze is rolling out a significant suite of updates designed to make navigation more intuitive and personalized. By leveraging Google’s Gemini AI, the platform is shifting toward a conversational interface that allows users to interact with the app more naturally. This integration enables drivers to find specific destinations—such as open coffee shops or affordable gas […]

Geopolitical Tensions Push Bitcoin Below $63,000, Overshadowing ETF Inflow Resurgence
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Geopolitical Tensions Push Bitcoin Below $63,000, Overshadowing ETF Inflow Resurgence

Bitcoin’s value dipped below the $63,000 mark on Monday, as heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor enthusiasm for risk assets. This downturn occurred despite a notable resurgence in institutional demand for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which saw their first week of net inflows in nearly two months. The renewed market uncertainty […]