surveillance

Tech

Federal Data Leak, Health Policy Scrutiny

A DHS breach, Senate probes of Dr. Oz, a CFTC fight over prediction markets, and lax camera enforcement expose mounting tensions in U.S. tech governance.

Tech

Law Enforcement’s Quiet Data Leaks Reveal Growing Surveillance

From a fired Savannah officer’s ICE access to murky surveillance at Standing Rock and campus safety apps, unchecked data sharing fuels privacy risk.

Hardware

Flock defends surveillance tech as Disrupt offers deep discounts

At Disrupt 2026, Flock’s CEO argues surveillance benefits outweigh privacy risks while the event offers up to $200 off passes for founders and investors.

Hardware

NATO eyes anti‑drone shift as FCC threatens school internet funds

NATO considers moving anti‑drone assets after Russian attacks on Black Sea vessels, while the FCC threatens to cut E‑Rate school internet funds and a Georgia lawsuit challenges ALPR surveillance.

AI

AI agents move beyond chat: fraud, surveillance, sports and more

AI agents are being deployed for fraud intel, mosquito surveillance, sales prospecting, sports analytics, and material research, reshaping niche applications.

Tech

Cable Lobby Sues FCC as Cities and Ukraine Face Data Battles

Cable firms sue the FCC over a repealed TV ownership cap while a Texas city demands $2 million for police surveillance records and Russian drones hit Ukrainian data hubs.

Tech

Federal hacks, rogue cameras and iPhone workarounds expose gaps

Two federal agency breaches, unknown owners of 11 Flock cameras, and a police video showing iPhone security bypass highlight growing US cyber and privacy challenges.

AI

Microsoft Bans School Data for AI as Labor Pushes Back on Tech

Microsoft agreed not to use teacher‑union data for AI training, while unions, model releases, and autonomous‑car safety signal a new friction point for the industry.

Tech

Heat Record, Surveillance Fee, and Web Predation: Data's New Edge

A record ocean temperature, a $1 auto‑insurance surcharge for surveillance cameras, and a warning about the web's predatory design converge on data‑driven risk.

AI

AI surveillance and export disputes spark legal scrutiny

Flock Safety, NVIDIA, and Amazon face lawsuits and indictments as AI surveillance and data use draw regulatory fire.

Hardware

Facial ID breach, Cricut hack

Three recent incidents expose gaps in consent, device reuse, and municipal surveillance, prompting calls for tighter oversight.

AI

South Korea Deploys AI Censorship Tools

New AI-powered censorship tools are being implemented in South Korea and Europe, raising concerns over surveillance and misinformation.

Tech

Privacy Battles Heat Up as Tech Giants Face New Lawsuits

Federal whistleblower, Ring, and LinkedIn confront lawsuits over surveillance tactics, raising stakes for user privacy enforcement.

Tech

ICE Awards $25M Iris-Scanning Contract

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $25 million contract to Bi2 Technologies for iris-scanning technology, sparking concerns over privacy and surveillance.

Tech

Bipartisan Bill Threatens Police License Plate Readers

A new amendment links highway funding to the removal of automated license‑plate readers for policing, sparking legal and local pushback.

Tech

Data Privacy Fails: Leaks, Demands, and Erosion of Protections

Hotel systems, travel platforms, and government actions expose sensitive data, highlighting security gaps.

Tech

Flock Camera Access Sparks Privacy Concerns

Flock accessed gymnastics room cameras during a sales demo despite privacy risks.

Tech

US Surveillance Program Renewal Sparks Concerns

A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans' communications without a warrant is up for renewal, sparking concerns among lawmakers.

Tech

Inside the Surveillance State: Tech and Domestic Spying

Big tech companies are fueling the rise of Homeland Security and domestic surveillance, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

Hardware

House Revolt Kills Warrantless Surveillance Push

House revolt sinks White House bid to extend Section 702, a spy program criticized for targeting Congress members and protesters.

Software

Surveillance Showdown: Congress Revolts Against Warrantless Spying

Lawmakers rebel against Trump's push to extend warrantless surveillance

AI

The AI Paradox: Innovation's March Meets a Crisis of Trust

As AI rapidly integrates into industries and daily tools, groundbreaking innovation is increasingly shadowed by critical concerns over privacy, data ethics, and corporate accountability.