US Cities Are Backing Off Banning Facial Recognition as Crime Rises
Facial recognition is making a comeback in the United States as bans to thwart the technology and curb racial bias in policing come under threat amid a surge in crime and increased lobbying from developers. From a report: Virginia in July will elimin.....»»
Cloud cover and urban structures drastically reduce sunlight in cities
Sunlight plays a crucial role in public health, affecting vitamin D synthesis and psychological well-being. Inadequate exposure to sunlight is associated with various adverse health outcomes, such as cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, depre.....»»
Tariffs, proposed software ban won"t keep Chinese automakers out forever, panel says
Tariffs and proposed rules banning Chinese-made hardware and software won't keep China-based automakers out of the North American market indefinitely, but could buy companies there time to become more competitive with them......»»
NICE Actimize Fraud Investigation combats fraud and financial crime
NICE Actimize launched AI-powered Fraud Investigations solution that facilitates end-to-end fraud management capabilities from detection to investigations. Explicitly designed to enable fraud investigations post detection, the new solution helps fina.....»»
Arlo Secure 5 boosts smart home security
Arlo Technologies announced Arlo Secure 5, the next generation of smart home security powered by Arlo Intelligence (AI). Arlo’s new proprietary AI technology introduces a suite of features such as custom detections, vehicle recognition and pers.....»»
"Pig butchering" fraud: The link between modern slavery, torture and online crime
Netflix documentary "The Tinder Swindler" tells the story of a fraudster who convinces women he met on a dating app to "loan" him large sums of money. It shows the devastating financial damage and psychological trauma online romance fraud can inflict.....»»
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores.....»»
One of the most popular crime movies on Netflix deserves another look
For as much heat as they take, there’s often nothing quite like watching a great . Gangsters are among the most compelling characters in America in part because they seem to be so distinctly American. If you’re looking for a great gangste.....»»
‘Pride flag’ at Northern California restaurant leads to assault and hate crime investigation
‘Pride flag’ at Northern California restaurant leads to assault and hate crime investigation.....»»
3 underrated shows on Peacock you need to watch in September 2024
Our picks for the three underrated shows on Peacock include a classic miniseries, a mystery show in Australia, and a British crime series......»»
One of the most shocking Netflix true-crime shows of 2024 was just released
One of the most shocking Netflix true-crime shows of 2024 was just released.....»»
Security leaders consider banning AI coding due to security risks
92% of security leaders have concerns about the use of AI-generated code within their organization, according to Venafi. Tension between security and developer teams 83% of security leaders say their developers currently use AI to generate code, with.....»»
Poor indoor air quality isn"t just making us sick. It"s also polluting our cities
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is one of the greatest environmental health challenges that we face today. Various studies have shown that in addition to the lungs, it affects essential organs like the heart and brain,.....»»
People are looking to leave San Diego for these 10 cities: Redfin
People are looking to leave San Diego for these 10 cities: Redfin.....»»
These 2 California cities among most rodent-infested in US: report
These 2 California cities among most rodent-infested in US: report.....»»
Racial and gender bias in US crime victim compensation programs highlighted in report
Significant racial and gender disparities exist in U.S. crime victim compensation programs, revealing Black and Indigenous people as well as survivors of gender-based violence face unique challenges in obtaining financial support, according to a new.....»»
Denver"s experiment in providing a soft landing for newly arrived migrants is expensive but necessary, says researcher
The burden of supporting asylum-seekers with food and housing often falls to cities, creating severe budget crunches. But Denver is piloting a new approach designed to integrate immigrants into the workforce faster......»»
Storm Boris toll rises to 22 in central Europe
The death toll in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by Storm Boris in central Europe has risen to 22, authorities said on Tuesday, after three more victims were reported in Poland and one in Austria......»»
Netflix spotlights the real-life case of a serial killer invading daytime TV in Woman of the Hour
Anna Kendrick unknowingly goes on a date with a serial killer in the chilling teaser for Netflix's upcoming crime thriller, Woman of the Hour......»»
Thousands of students in Scotland at risk of homelessness
Thousands of students across Scotland are at risk of homelessness and unable to access the right housing in the country's biggest cities, according to a new report co-authored by researchers from the University of Glasgow......»»
Storm Boris toll rises to 21 in central Europe
The death toll has risen to 21 in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by Storm Boris in central Europe, authorities said Tuesday after two more victims were reported in Poland and one in Austria......»»