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Surveillance cameras guidelines were issued in the UK in order to assure that the public is protected, but not spied on. Surveillance Camera Commissioner...
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Is Data the Best Preparation Against Natural Disasters?
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Lucy Jones,...
Challenges in Terrorist Behavior Prediction and Detection by Technological Systems
By Or Shalom
Terrorism has been a major international challenge concerning the world ever since the French Revolution up until now. During the 1970s, the...
Microsoft Calls for Regulation on Facial-Recognition Technology
Microsoft President Brad Smith calls for government regulation on facial-recognition technology.
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How Can Big Data On Climate Change Help The Planet?
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A New AI System Might Mean that Ships Will No Longer...
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Quantum Computing in the Wrong Hands – What’s at Stake?
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Apple Scans Your Gallery? “Enhanced Visual Search” Sparks Privacy Concerns
Apple’s newly introduced "Enhanced Visual Search" (EVS) feature, launched with iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia in 2024, is raising privacy concerns after it was...
Global Strategies to Accelerate AI in Science and Research
The International Science Council's Center for Science Futures published the report "Preparing National Research Ecosystems for AI: Strategies and Progress in 2024" to address...
The Bottleneck in Big Data Use for Homeland Security
By Meidata
Big data has been at the forefront of intelligence, police, and even border control for a while. It is changing the way organizations...
Scientists Are Teaching AI Rules and Regulations to Make it More...
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iHLS Security Accelerator is Looking for Next Generation Startups!
Are you a disruptive startup in the security field?
We at the iHLS Security Accelerator are looking for innovative ground-breaking technologies offering solutions for civilian...
iHLS to Raise $20 Million for a Homeland Security Fund
iHLS is on the process of founding a unique fund which will make investments in start-ups at the security technology and homeland security sector....
Are Information Sharing Systems Fulfilling their Role During COVID-19?
Information is power. Close coordination and data sharing between all sectors are imperative when coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Information must be shared between...
Fusion centers: have they found their sweet spot?
Increased state investment in fusion centers may suggest a change of opinion on the information-gathering groups.
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Anti-Trump protests erupted in major cities across the United States following the Presidential inauguration. Some of the rallies escalated into violence, and the police...
Israeli counter terror expertise to Kenya
Ten Israeli security firms have offered to provide security consultancy, intelligence and counter-terrorism expertise to Kenyan government and private security following a series of...
Giant Corporations Team Up On Autonomous Ship Tech
Two giant corporations team up on the development of autonomous ship technology. Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with Google to develop further its intelligent...
Algorithms May Play Bigger Role in Future Wars
The Pentagon is increasingly focused on the notion that the might of U.S. forces will be measured as much by the advancement of their...
New Learning Method for Artificial Intelligence
A new method of continuous learning of data for artificial intelligence has been developed by a research group from the Osaka Metropolitan University. This...
Digital Identity to Go Through Security Revolution
A national digital identity network is to be built in Canada. SecureKey Technologies and a Canadian non-profit coalition have received a grant from a...
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