Surveillance
Saab underwater robots in Russian Arctic surveillance system
Maria Karlsson Image generated by AI
An investigation by SVT and international media reveals that underwater robots from Saab have been used in Russia's secret Harmoni surveillance system in the Arctic. The robots were delivered to Russian customers until 2018 in compliance with export rules but ended up with the Russian military. Russia has also produced copies of the technology.
DHS seeks fleet of AI-powered surveillance trucks
The US Department of Homeland Security is soliciting plans from companies to convert standard 4x4 trucks into mobile AI surveillance platforms. These vehicles would integrate radar, cameras, and autonomous tracking to enhance border monitoring in remote areas. The initiative aims to extend surveillance beyond fixed sites, according to federal contracting records.
Proton criticizes Switzerland's surveillance bill at UN forum
Proton has publicly slammed an amendment to Switzerland's surveillance law during a United Nations Forum. The company warns that the changes could compel VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data. This marks a potential first step toward broader European surveillance measures.
EU countries deadlock on chat control – decision postponed again
Reported by AI
EU countries remain divided over the controversial chat control law, which involves monitoring digital messages. On Wednesday evening, the decision was postponed once more. The proposal is viewed as a way to track child pornography but criticized as mass surveillance.
Senator Hagerty demands answers from Verizon on FBI phone data sharing
Reported by AI
Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee is pressing Verizon for details after the company allegedly provided his private cellphone data to the FBI without notice. The data was part of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Hagerty's demands come amid revelations of surveillance on multiple GOP lawmakers.