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- 1Flock warned Connecticut police of breach months after learning of itβI-Team: Flock warns CT police about a security breach, but records reveal the company knew about it months ago
An investigation by WFSB's I-Team reports that Flock, the license plate and surveillance technology company, notified Connecticut police departments about a security breach, but company records show it knew about the breach months before alerting its law enforcement customers. The delayed disclosure is drawing scrutiny over how the company handles security incidents and its transparency obligations to the agencies that depend on its systems.
- 2Princeton physics department wraps AI grading experiment with mixed resultsβΌPhysics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results
Princeton University's physics department has concluded an experiment using artificial intelligence to grade student work and has published its findings. The results were described as mixed, suggesting the technology proved useful in some respects but raised concerns about accuracy or fairness in assessment. The outcome is likely to feed into wider university debates over whether AI tools belong in academic grading.
- 3Illinois State University Holds Technology Awards CeremonyβΌDepartment of Technology Awards Ceremony
Illinois State University's Department of Technology held its awards ceremony, recognizing students and faculty for achievements across technology programs. The event highlighted academic excellence and contributions within the department. Details about individual winners and specific honors have not been widely reported beyond the university's announcement.
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The CEO of surveillance company Flock said the firm wants to add facial recognition to its network of license plate reading cameras, calling it "the way the world will have to be." Critics are warning the move would dramatically expand mass surveillance, since Flock cameras are already deployed across thousands of US neighborhoods and police departments, and argue the technology enables tracking of people rather than just vehicles.
- 5US Treasury Sanctions 10 Entities Tied to Iran Military ProcurementβUS Treasury Sanctions 10 Entities Supporting Iranβs Military Procurement Networks: 10 outlets compared
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 10 entities accused of supporting Iran's military procurement networks. The designations target companies allegedly helping Iran obtain materials and technology for its armed forces, in line with Washington's ongoing campaign of economic pressure on Tehran. Coverage across multiple news outlets is focused on which firms were named and what the measures mean for US-Iran tensions.
- 6US sanctions 10 over Iranian military procurement networksβUS sanctions 10 individuals, entities tied to Iranian military procurement networks
The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and entities accused of ties to Iranian military procurement networks. The action, announced by the Treasury Department, targets people and companies alleged to have helped Iran acquire materials and technology for its military programs. It is part of Washington's ongoing effort to tighten pressure on Iran's defense procurement channels.
- 7CenterPoint Energy lands $50 million federal grant for grid upgradesβΌCenterPoint Energy receives $50M award from DOE for grid technology upgrades
CenterPoint Energy has been awarded $50 million by the US Department of Energy to fund upgrades to its electricity grid technology. The award is aimed at modernizing infrastructure and improving reliability. The utility serves millions of customers, and the funding is drawing attention as utilities across the country pursue federal support for grid modernization projects.
- 8Citrus County Sheriff's Office turns to AI for non-emergency callsβΌCitrus County Sheriff's Office launches AI technology to handle non-emergency calls
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office in Florida has launched AI technology to handle non-emergency calls, aiming to free up dispatchers and deputies for urgent matters. The move makes the department one of a growing number of law enforcement agencies experimenting with artificial intelligence in public-facing services, and it is drawing attention to how far AI should reach into policing.
- 9Russian surveillance firm accused of infiltrating European law enforcementβ# Russian tech surveillance company infiltrated # Europe βs law enforcement # US based # data firm accused of being secr
A US-based data firm accused of being secretly run from Russia is reported to have worked on EU-backed projects and sold services to European law enforcement agencies. The US Justice Department reportedly took action on the matter last week, raising concerns about Russian surveillance technology gaining access to European police systems and EU-funded programmes.