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Sunday June 1st, 2025 day edition

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) gained indirect access to a vast network of AI-powered license plate reader cameras operated by Flock Safety, according to documents reviewed by 404 Media.

ICE has no direct agreement with Flock, but has accessed the system through search requests routed via local and state law enforcement.

These lookups were conducted by agencies across dozens of states, including police departments in Texas, Florida, Missouri and Arizona.

Flock Safety operates over 40,000 automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras in more than 5,000 U.S. communities.

The cameras continuously record vehicle data, including license plates, color, make and sometimes unique features such as bumper stickers or missing hubcaps.

According to the company’s documentation, agencies using the ‘National Lookup’ tool can query camera data from jurisdictions nationwide.

Civil liberties advocates warn that the practice raises significant privacy concerns and calls for public debate over the limits of law enforcement surveillance. »

A misplaced MRI found a tumor on her spine. Doctors removed it through her eye in a first-of-its-kind surgery.

Authored by cbsnews.com

Labib developed a complex surgical plan that required two surgeries to remove the tumor without damaging the delicate nerves.

When Flores underwent an MRI the morning of the first surgery, the technician positioned the camera a little lower than necessary.

The tumor was successfully removed through a traditional neurosurgery and another procedure that went through Flores' nose. »

“Morale has been at an all-time low,” Respawn’s Designer Says on Social Media

Authored by techcrawlr.com

And while we don’t know what exactly inspired him, Patrick Wren, a senior encounter designer at Respawn, recently shared a very alarming post on social media, which is what inspired this article.

Ubisoft has recently been criticized for admitting to being a fan of more AI in the gaming industry.

Also, the highly anticipated Black Panther game was cancelled recently by EA, and Cliffhanger Studios has been shut down. »