NASA paid for access to Clearview AI’s “Investigator Tool + Cloud Database,” according to a set of procurement documents obtained by 404 Media under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Clearview is a controversial facial recognition company which was the first to cross the rubicon of allowing third parties to search for someone’s face and…
From AI-powered solutions to identity security, these Israeli startups are shaping the future of digital defense.
Science and music YouTuber Benn Jordan had a rough few days earlier this week after Google’s AI Summary falsely said he recently visited Israel and caused people to believe he supported the country during its war on Gaza. Jordan does not support Israel and has previously donated to Palestinian charities. Jordan told 404 Media that…
Apple has removed Tea, the women’s safety app which went viral earlier this year before facing multiple data breaches, from the App Store. “This app is currently not available in your country or region,” a message on the Apple App Store currently says when trying to visit a link to the app. Apple told 404…
Secure Passage https://www.securepassage.com, a leading provider of converged security solutions, today announced the launch of Truman, a revolutionary converged operations platform designed to unify physical and cybersecurity operations. Truman allows organizations to overcome the challenges of today’s increasingly complex threat landscape by providing a single pane of glass for all security indicators, with AI-powered threat…
Flock, the surveillance company with automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras in thousands of communities around the U.S., is looking to integrate with a company that makes AI-powered dashcams placed inside peoples’ personal cars, multiple sources told 404 Media. The move could significantly increase the amount of data available to Flock, and in turn its…
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss a wild message, big questions about consciousness, and a visit to a museum. JASON: I got an extremely funny Signal message yesterday after I published my most…
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced Monday that the General Services Administration converted 14,000 magnetic to digital records, and claimed the process saved a million dollars a year. The problem is, magnetic tapes are regarded by storage and archivist professionals as being a stable, reliable, and safe medium for long-term data storage. Just because…
This article was produced in collaboration with Court Watch, an independent outlet that unearths overlooked court records. Subscribe to them here. A family in Utah is suing the Republican National Convention for sending unhinged text messages soliciting donations to Donald Trump’s campaign and continuing to text even after they tried to unsubscribe. “From Trump: ALL…
We recently published a list of Top 10 AI News Updates You Should Not Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Varonis Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNS) stands against other top AI news updates you should not miss. Leading companies across diverse industries, including electronics, IT infrastructure, surveillance, renewable energy, robotics,…
