Topic: public safety
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Salesforce CEO Apologizes for National Guard Comment on San Francisco
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff publicly apologized for endorsing National Guard deployment in San Francisco, retracting his support and citing overcaution during the Dreamforce conference as the reason for his initial remarks. His comments, made during an interview where he praised former President ...
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Motorola Solutions Named #1 Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company
Motorola Solutions is named Fast Company's top Best Workplace for Innovators for its purpose-built AI that helps safety professionals automate tasks and respond to threats more effectively. The company's AI assistant, Assist, supports 911 dispatchers by managing critical information during emerge...
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Hytera's AI Innovations Shine at GITEX 2025
Hytera showcased its leadership in AI-driven mission-critical communications at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, emphasizing solutions for public safety, energy, transportation, and enterprise sectors through live demonstrations and product launches. The company introduced flagship products like the P60 Smart ...
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NZTA partners with Verra Mobility to enhance road safety camera processing
NZTA has implemented Verra Mobility's cloud-based Alcyon system to modernize road safety camera operations, replacing an outdated legacy system for enhanced enforcement. The platform integrates with multiple camera manufacturers and government databases, enabling faster and more accurate processi...
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Kuwait Launches AI Patrols to Boost Security
Kuwait has launched AI-powered patrol vehicles to modernize policing, accelerate emergency responses, and enhance national security through data-driven law enforcement. The vehicles feature advanced tools like facial recognition, automated license plate scanners, and portable fingerprint devices ...
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AI Video Surveillance: The End of Privacy?
AI video surveillance enhances public safety but raises significant privacy concerns due to its ability to track individuals and create detailed profiles. The technology is prone to errors and biases, leading to false identifications and unfair targeting, with data management practices varying wi...
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GITEX 2025: AI Revolution in Digital Health and Biosciences
GITEX GLOBAL 2025, scheduled for October 13-17, will highlight AI's transformative role in healthcare, featuring advancements in gene-editing, brain implants, and pharmaceutical research. The event broke attendance records and included discussions on nation-scale AI infrastructures, quantum compu...
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End-of-life battery recycling program gets green light to continue
The ACCC has granted the Battery Stewardship Council a five-year exemption, enabling the B-cycle Battery Stewardship Scheme to proceed legally and enhance battery recycling and safe disposal across Australia. The scheme provides public benefits by reducing landfill waste and fire risks, while als...
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State AGs Warn OpenAI: Fix Child Safety or Forfeit For-Profit Plans
State attorneys general have warned OpenAI to enhance child safety protocols or risk facing obstacles in its transition to for-profit operations. The warning follows a lawsuit alleging OpenAI's technology contributed to a teenager's suicide, highlighting concerns over insufficient safety measures...
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The Energy Sector's Urgent Cybersecurity Crisis
The global energy sector is increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks, threatening power grids, national security, and economic stability due to rising electricity demand and vulnerabilities. Recent incidents, including a blackout in Spain and Portugal and attacks by groups like Sandwor...
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From Teen Tinkerer to Public Safety Pioneer: Blake Resnick's Brinc Raises $75M to Equip First Responders with Lifesaving Drones
The world of high-stakes technology often seems dominated by seasoned veterans. But Blake Resnick, the founder and CEO of drone technology company Brinc, is rewriting that narrative. Still in his early twenties, Resnick recently secured a massive $75 million funding round ...
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SSA Whistleblower's Resignation Email Vanishes From Inboxes
An email from the Social Security Administration's chief data officer, Chuck Borges, detailing his forced resignation and whistleblower complaint over data mishandling, vanished from employee inboxes shortly after being sent. Borges alleged that the SSA improperly transferred sensitive personal d...
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Waymo co-CEO takes hard stance against robotaxi vandalism
Waymo is facing a significant increase in vandalism against its driverless vehicles and is working with police to prosecute those responsible, as co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana emphasized such acts are criminal and unacceptable. The vandalism is linked to broader public resistance against tech companies...
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PMT Security and DroneShield Unite to Protect Australia's Critical Infrastructure
PMT Security and DroneShield have formed a strategic alliance to enhance protection for Australia's critical infrastructure and government facilities against unauthorized drones by integrating advanced counter-drone capabilities. The partnership addresses rising security threats from drones, such...
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ICE's Social Media Surveillance: A Digital Panopticon
ICE is deploying an advanced AI-powered surveillance platform from Zignal Labs to monitor billions of social media posts daily, using machine learning and computer vision to identify individuals for deportation. Critics warn this technology threatens democracy and free speech by potentially targe...
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DroneShield Enhances Airspace Security with ADS-B Integration
DroneShield has integrated ADS-B technology into its detection ecosystem, enabling clear distinction between conventional aircraft and drone threats for enhanced airspace security. The integration with the DroneSentry-C2 platform provides a unified view of manned and unmanned aerial activities, r...
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SHARON AI and VAST Data Launch InsightEngine in Australia
SHARON AI and VAST Data have partnered to deliver scalable, secure AI inference capabilities for enterprises and governments, enabling the transition from experimental AI to full-scale production with sovereign, high-performance infrastructure. The collaboration introduces the VAST InsightEngine,...
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Is Luigi Mangione Too Big to Jail?
Luigi Mangione's trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has drawn significant public and media attention, reflecting broader societal debates on healthcare and justice. The court dismissed terrorism charges against Mangione due to lack of intent, but he still faces murder cha...
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Hyper Secures $6.3M to Automate 911 Calls With AI Voice Tech
Hyper, an AI-powered emergency response startup, raised $6.3M in seed funding to automate non-emergency 911 calls, reducing strain on call centers through AI voice technology. CEO Ben Sanders, inspired by his hometown's emergency response delays, co-developed Hyper's AI system to filter routine i...
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EU’s New AI Rules: What Tech Giants Fear Most
The EU is introducing new transparency requirements for AI development, with voluntary guidelines to help companies align with the upcoming AI Act, offering early adopters advantages by 2026. Key rules focus on copyright protection, data transparency, and safety, requiring AI firms to avoid pirat...
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Abu Dhabi Unveils 15 Strategic Partnerships at GITEX 2025
Abu Dhabi announced 15 strategic partnerships and 55 projects at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, aiming to become the world's first fully AI-native government by redesigning public services around citizen needs. The emirate showcased AI-driven innovations across sectors, including Smart Hotel Check-In using f...
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Abu Dhabi Debuts World-First Innovations at GITEX 2025
Abu Dhabi has announced a record 19 strategic partnerships and unveiled advanced AI innovations at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, aiming to become the world's first fully AI-native government by 2027. The upgraded TAMM super app now integrates over 1,100 services, featuring AI-powered tools like AutoGov, AI ...
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Hytera Reveals Next-Gen Mission-Critical Tech at GITEX 2025
Hytera will debut AI-driven mission-critical communication systems at GITEX Global 2025, integrating voice, video, and data to improve safety and real-time coordination for sectors requiring reliable communication. Key products include the P60 Smart PoC Radio for instant voice, video, and data ex...
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