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Automated license plate readers from Flock Safety have proliferated across the United States, with over 100,000 units now installed. The cameras track vehicles and individuals using AI, drawing criticism for security flaws and misuse.

24. Juni 2026 Von KI berichtet

A leaked document shows that Madison Square Garden Entertainment tracked the personal details of three prominent privacy activists who opposed its use of facial recognition technology. The file was part of a larger data breach that exposed millions of customer records earlier this month.

Massive Attack hat im Rahmen ihrer aktuellen Live-Auftritte Kritik am Datenanalyseunternehmen Palantir geübt. Die Band bezeichnet die Ziele des Unternehmens als erschreckend und fordert eine breitere gesellschaftliche Debatte über dessen Rolle.

25. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet

New warnings from researchers highlight how Wi-Fi technology could turn everyday routers into surveillance tools capable of identifying individuals.

A key U.S. surveillance tool, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, faces expiration on April 20 without congressional action. Lawmakers from both parties worry it enables warrantless spying on Americans' communications, while supporters highlight its role in counterterrorism and national security. The debate crosses party lines as reforms are pushed amid past abuses.

13. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

More than 70 civil liberties and advocacy organizations, including the ACLU, EPIC, and Fight for the Future, have called on Meta to scrap facial recognition plans for its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. The groups warn the 'Name Tag' feature could empower stalkers, abusers, and law enforcement to silently identify people, endangering abuse victims, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals.