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Surveillance Technology
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rediff.comworld30 days ago
DHS Says ICE Has No Current Contract With Paragon Solutions
The Department of Homeland Security stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement maintains no contract or relationship with Paragon Solutions. The statement follows the January 20 termination of a previously reactivated contract.
ibtimes.compolitics37 days ago
Iran Requires Pro-Government Posts and Personal Data to Restore Internet Access
Iranians facing internet blackouts must provide extensive personal information and post pro-government content on social media to regain access, according to independent media outlets. Users are also required to sign pledges not to publish content deemed harmful to national secur…
New York Postbusiness41 days ago
Home Improvement Chains Deploy License Plate Readers in Store Parking Lots
Lowe’s and Home Depot have installed AI-powered license plate readers at some store locations including in California, Texas and Connecticut. The systems capture vehicle images, license plates, times, dates and locations to address theft. A class action lawsuit filed in Californi…
automotiveworld.comworld44 days ago
Mexico Completes 20-21 Story Torre Centinela AI Surveillance Tower in Ciudad Juárez
Mexico has built an operational 20-21 floor tower in Ciudad Juárez equipped with AI surveillance, thousands of cameras, drones and license plate readers. The project includes a direct line to Texas under a deal signed with Greg Abbott, though Mexican federal approval is still req…
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bbc.co.ukworld46 days ago
England Considers Requiring CCTV in Nurseries After Child Deaths
Ministers in England have asked experts whether CCTV should be required in all nurseries following several high-profile cases of child abuse and deaths. Two infants died in 2022 despite the presence of CCTV at their nurseries, which later provided evidence used in prosecutions.
bgr.combusiness52 days ago
New Civil Liberties Alliance Submits Amicus Brief in Fourth Circuit Case on Norfolk's License Plate Tracking System
The New Civil Liberties Alliance submitted an amicus curiae brief on April 20, 2026, in the case Schmidt v. City of Norfolk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The brief urges reversal of a district court decision upholding the city's automated license plate reco…
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US Military Drone Lost Over Strait of Hormuz During Conflict
A US MQ-4C Triton drone, valued at $200 million, was lost over the Strait of Hormuz during an ongoing war. The drone sent a distress signal before descending rapidly from 50,000 feet to 10,000 feet and disappearing from radar. The incident occurred in a strategically important ma…
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Atlanta Deploys Robot Dogs for Security in Neighborhoods
Atlanta has introduced robot dogs to assist with security operations in certain neighborhoods. The deployment aims to enhance public safety through technology. Local residents have expressed mixed reactions to the initiative.
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