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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LAPD Eyes ‘GeoSpy’, an AI Tool That Can Geolocate Photos in Seconds
Emails obtained by 404 Media show the LAPD was interested in GeoSpy, an AI tool that can quickly figure out where a photo was taken.
The 404 Media Podcast is up! This week - why are CBP officials wearing Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses? - the deal voice actors are making with AI - subscribers-only: how Flock systems are being hijacked by the DEA Apple/Spotify/YouTube:
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Podcast: Why Are DHS Agents Wearing Meta Ray-Bans?
CBP's use of Meta Ray-Bans; the bargain that voice actors are having to make with AI; and how Flock tech is being essentially hacked into by the DEA.
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
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LAPD Eyes ‘GeoSpy’, an AI Tool That Can Geolocate Photos in Seconds
Emails obtained by 404 Media show the LAPD was interested in GeoSpy, an AI tool that can quickly figure out where a photo was taken.
The UK says to save water maybe you should delete your old emails
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UK Asks People to Delete Emails In Order to Save Water During Drought
As Britain experiences one of its worst droughts in decades, its leaders suggest people get rid of old data to reduce stress on data centers.
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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Feds Used Local Cop's Password to Do Immigration Surveillance With Flock Cameras
A DEA agent used a local cop's password "for federal investigations in late January 2025 without [the cop's] knowledge of said use."
It’s time for the second 404 Media anniversary party! - next week, Thurs Aug 21 - open bar (!!!) - New York, venue below - FREE for subscribers (get your code below, tickets required), $20 everyone else (cheaper to just subscribe) - live podcast recording - hang out
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You're Invited: 404 Media's Second Anniversary Party and LIVE PODCAST!
Come celebrate with us and catch a LIVE recording of the 404 Media podcast.
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
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The U.S. Army Is Testing AI Controlled Ground Drones Near a Border with Russia
The OverDrive is made to let ground vehicles navigate tough terrain with minimal input from humans.
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
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Congress Launches Investigation into Flock After 404 Media Reporting
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's office said this was “a formal investigation into Flock Group Inc. over its role in enabling invasive surveilla...
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
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It Looks Like a School Vape Detector. A Teen Hacker Showed It Could Become an Audio Bug
The Halo 3C is a vape detector installed in schools and public housing. A young hacker found it contains microphones and that it can be turned into...
A CBP agent wore Meta smart glasses to an immigration raid:
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A CBP Agent Wore Meta Smart Glasses to an Immigration Raid in Los Angeles
Video obtained and verified by 404 Media shows a CBP official wearing Meta's AI glasses, which are capable of recording and connecting with AI. “...