The LAPD is interested in a tool that uses AI to geolocate any photo, not just those taken on the street but also inside buildings with no windows
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New from 404 Media: the LAPD has shown interest in GeoSpy, a powerful AI tool that can geolocate photos in seconds, per emails we obtained. GeoSpy’s founder recently made a video demoing GeoSpy in relation to “illegal immigrants” and sanctuary cities, including LA
The UK says to save water maybe you should delete your old emails
New from 404 Media: a DEA agent used a local cop's Flock password without their knowledge, used it to look for someone suspected of an "immigration violation." Shows even without direct access, feds are tapping into Flock cameras without permission or authorization
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The Army is testing an AI controlled ground drone near the border with Russia. Uses OverDrive software, a system that’s designed to give AI full control over ground vehicles on the battlefield
New from 404 Media: Congress has launched a formal investigation into Flock after our articles revealing cops were performing lookups for ICE in its AI-cameras, and that a cop searched the nation's cameras for a woman who had an abortion
New: a brand of vape detectors is in schools and public housing. A young hacker took it apart, found it contained microphones. They then demonstrated how to turn it into an audio bug. Brings up concerns of surveillance in peoples' own homes
A CBP agent wore Meta smart glasses to an immigration raid: