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A 93% police face match in Florida sent a Fort Myers crabber to jail after a child-luring case, but the arrest is fueling a bigger fight over one of the oldest facial-recognition systems in the USRobert Dillon was wrongfully arrested after facial recognition software flagged him for a crime committed hundreds of miles away. This inci...
Key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that meansA vital US spy program, Section 702, has expired. Congress failed to extend its powers. This tool helps prevent terror attacks and track fo...
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and libertyThe operation was an example of a technology the Metropolitan Police say is transforming policing, helping officers arrest around 2,500 wan...
India-Nordic Summit signals New Delhi's emergence as 'co-author of global governance': AnalysisWhen Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described India in Oslo as "not a middle power, but one of the world's greatest powers," it...
Quote of the day by Simone Weil: 'Petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than...' – French philosopher and mystic's warning on global conflict, power, energy politics and how oil drives war and the economyQuote of the day by Simone Weil: Simone Weil's observation that petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than wheat highl...
SC orders setting up of special courts for speedy NIA trialsThe Supreme Court has ordered the establishment of special NIA courts to speed up pending trials. At least one special court will be set up...
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systemsThe Pentagon is boosting its warfighting capabilities by integrating artificial intelligence into classified computer networks. Seven leadi...
US DHS to vet immigrants for what it calls extremist views, raising free speech concernsThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security will scrutinize immigrants' past statements, including criticism of Israel and pro-Palestinian pro...
BJP urges Police not to allow Umar Khalid book reading in BengaluruThe Bharatiya Janata Party has urged Bengaluru Police to deny permission for a book reading event linked to activist Umar Khalid, warning o...
Quote of the day by American philosopher Noam Chomsky: ‘All over the place, from the popular culture to the propaganda system, there is…’Noam Chomsky, a renowned linguist and critic, warns that societal pressures from media and culture encourage passivity, making individuals ...
‘I used to be a great supporter of Indians until…’: Trump shares post claiming Indians & Chinese dominate tech hiring, attacks US birthright citizenshipUS President Donald Trump has shared a video claiming Indians control hiring in parts of America. The video also criticizes birthright citi...
Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until Apr 30President Trump signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April 30, averting its expiration. This short-term renew...
What is FISA renewal Vote? Mike Johnson-backed plan revealed. Details hereFISA renewal Vote: U.S. officials say the authority is critical to disrupting terrorist plots, cyber intrusions and foreign espionage.
Trump channels Xi’s China surveillance playbook as ICE deploys facial recognition app to identify peopleThe Trump administration is expanding its surveillance capabilities by equipping ICE officers with 'Mobile Fortify,' a smartphone app for r...
Directions came from PM Modi to re-examine, reconsider provision of sedition law: Law Minister Kiren RijijuRijiju told reporters that Prime Minister Modi expressed his view clearly in favour of protection of civil liberties, respect for human rig...
Global community largely silent on India’s J&K moveThe international community is conspicuously not challenging or objecting to India’s legislative and constitutional moves regarding the sta...