Former Georgia officer arrested over alleged Flock system misuse A former Covington Police Department officer has been arrested after investigators accused him of accessing a police license plate reader system for a non-law enforcement purpose. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday that Michael Canty, 29, of Covington, was arrested Aug. 26 and charged with misuse of a license plate reader system and violation of oath of office. Here's what to know. What investigators say happened The Covington Police Department asked the GBI to investigate on Aug. 6 after allegations surfaced involving the department's Flock Safety license plate reader system. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates Canty accessed the system for a purpose unrelated to law enforcement. The GBI did not provide additional details about what information was accessed or how the system allegedly was misused. Canty is no longer with the department Canty is a former Covington Police Department officer. Following his Aug. 26 arrest, he was booked into the Newton County Jail. The GBI said the investigation remains active and ongoing. Once investigators finish their work, the case will be turned over to the Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for prosecution. How to share information with investigators Anyone with information about the investigation can contact the GBI Tipline at 800-597-TIPS (8477), submit information online through the GBI, or use the See Something, Send Something mobile application. How Flock cameras work Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based public safety technology company, develops the cameras used in communities across the country. When a vehicle passes a camera, the system captures an image and converts details about the vehicle into searchable data. Law enforcement agencies can then use that information during investigations, such as locating stolen vehicles or identifying vehicles connected to reported crimes. Flock says the cameras are designed to
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Standing at the TSA podium, a camera points at your face. The CAT-2 kiosk captures your live image and matches it against your passport or ID photo in real time—automating what used to be a purely manual check. TSA frames this as faster and smarter. Privacy experts call it something else entirely, raising concerns about surveillance technology that may extend well beyond its stated purpose. Here’s what TSA says about the program: - Deployed at 80+ airports; planned expansion to 400+ federalized airports - Officially optional—travelers may decline “without recourse” - Photos not stored after a successful match, except in limited testing environments - Manual ID check remains available; opting out won’t cost you your place in line - Framed as identity verification only—not surveillance or law enforcement Why Experts Say Opt Out Anyway Civil liberties advocates and bipartisan lawmakers are raising alarms that go well beyond convenience. The Electronic Privacy Information Center isn’t subtle about its position: “Facial recognition is an invasive and dangerous surveillance technology… TSA’s use of facial recognition normalizes the use of our face as our ID, and the dangerous implications are far too great to ignore.” Optional today doesn’t guarantee optional tomorrow—and cases of apps secretly tracking users show how quickly stated limitations can erode. Senators Jeff Merkley and John Kennedy—a Democrat and a Republican—introduced bipartisan legislation to restrict the program. When those two agree on something, that’s worth your attention. Then there’s the accuracy problem. NIST’s Face Recognition Vendor Test found false positive rates 10–100 times higher for Asian and African American faces compared to Caucasian faces. Lead researcher Patrick Grother documented “demographic differentials in the majority of the face recognition algorithms” studied. For Black women specifically, one-to-many false positive rates were among the highest recorded. It’s a bit like a Spotify algorithm confidently
Aug 28, 2026 · via gadgetreview.com
Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans are set to come to the Eden Centre next week.
Police have said that the LFR vans will be at the shopping centre next Friday, September 4.
The force said specialist LFR team will working alongside local officers to identify known suspects, deter crime and help keep communities safe.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "We make sure to let you know before our LFR vans are in use, so everyone stays informed about what’s happening.
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"While this can mean some individuals choose to avoid us, the vans can help deter crime and keep the area safer.
"Preventing crime is just as important as catching those who break the law.
"If you have any questions or would like to see how the technology works, feel free to come over and chat with our team.
"We’re always happy to show you around and explain how LFR is used fairly and responsibly."
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Key Points - Apple is rolling out its iPhone 18 family of products. - Analysts are also expecting the company to release its first folding phone. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been a transformative tech company, completely disrupting the smartphone market by introducing touchscreen controls, internet service, and easy access to texting, music, and games. But dramatic innovations have been far less common in its more recent iPhone models, leading some of the shine to come off Apple. Is that about to change? Apple has scheduled an iPhone launch event for Sept. 9, marking the first such event under the leadership of John Ternus, who is taking over from Tim Cook as CEO on Sept. 1. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again.In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » Ternus' first launch event could be huge -- and include a product that would be Apple's biggest phone change since it rolled out its iPhone X and 3D facial recognition. Apple incoming CEO John Ternus. Image source: Apple. The folding iPhone may finally be here The Sept. 9 event is widely expected to focus on the iPhone 18 family of products, including the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. That will likely also include the new 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip, which is expected to run cooler and longer, and a C2 chip that would provide better battery efficiency, enhanced privacy, and improved performance in congested data networks. But if you're looking for a bigger physical change, you'll likely be more interested in the company's upcoming iPhone Fold (or possibly called iPhone Ultra), which will be Apple's first folding smartphone.
Aug 28, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com
Online casinos have long relied on passwords and PIN codes to protect player accounts, but these traditional methods are increasingly vulnerable to hacking, phishing, and simple human forgetfulness. As security threats grow more sophisticated, operators are turning to biometric authentication to offer a safer and smoother experience. Fingerprint scanning and facial recognition allow players to access their accounts in seconds using nothing but their own unique physical traits. This shift reflects a broader move across finance and technology toward frictionless, identity-based security. Understanding how these systems work helps players make informed choices about where and how they gamble. Why Casinos Are Adopting Biometric Authentication The gambling industry handles enormous volumes of sensitive data, from personal identification to payment details and transaction histories. Protecting this information is both a legal obligation and a competitive advantage, since players naturally gravitate toward platforms they trust. Biometric login reduces reliance on passwords, which are frequently reused, weak, or stolen in data breaches. It also streamlines the user journey, eliminating the friction of remembering complex credentials. For operators, fewer account recovery requests translate into lower support costs and higher retention. Beyond convenience, regulators in many regions are tightening requirements around responsible gambling and anti-money-laundering compliance. Biometric verification supports these goals by ensuring that the person accessing an account is genuinely its owner. This makes it harder for underage users or fraudsters to slip through the cracks. How Fingerprint and Facial Recognition Work Biometric systems capture and analyze unique physical characteristics, then compare them against a stored template to confirm identity. Fingerprint scanning maps the ridges and valleys of a fingertip, while facial recognition measures dozens of points across the face, such as the distance between the eyes and the shape of the jawline. Modern smartphones already include the hardware needed for both methods, making integration
Aug 28, 2026 · via ritzherald.com
Your face is public. Your permission to use it is not. If someone lifted your photograph and built an account around it, an X face search will surface that account faster than any manual method available to you. You upload a clear photo of yourself, and a facial recognition tool scans social platforms for profiles carrying your face, including accounts you have never seen and would never have thought to look for. Impersonation is rarely discovered on purpose. A friend forwards a screenshot. A stranger sends an angry message about a conversation you never had. The financial scale explains why fraudsters bother. The FTC reported $2.1 billion in losses to scams that began on social media in 2025, an eightfold rise since 2020. How Widespread Is Impersonation on X? Widespread enough that X maintains a dedicated policy and reporting route for it. X’s authenticity policy prohibits two distinct things. The first is impersonating an individual, group or organisation in order to deceive. The second is the use of fake personas, which the policy defines to include stock, stolen or AI generated profile photos, copied biographies, and misleading profile information used to deceive others. A stolen photograph triggers both. X presents particular difficulty for a second reason. Verification was restructured into a paid subscription, which means a blue checkmark confirms a payment rather than an identity check. How Does an X Face Search Actually Work? It compares faces rather than files. That single distinction is why an X face search finds accounts that file-based methods miss. Why Reverse Image Search Misses Most Impersonators A face search and a reverse image search look similar from the outside, but they solve different problems. Upload a photo to Google Images and the engine searches for that specific image: same composition, same crop, ideally the
Aug 28, 2026 · via financialcontent.com
Live facial recognition vans coming to Milton Keynes New police vans that recognise faces will be deployed in Milton Keynes city centre in an effort to deter crime. Thames Valley Police say that live facial recognition (LFR) vans will be coming to Midsummer Place on Saturday, September 5. LFR technology works by analysing key facial features and generating a biometric template. It then compares it to other biometric templates of known faces in the database to find possible matches of people that the police are looking for. A specialist LFR team will be working alongside officers to identify known suspects, deter crime and help keep the community safe. A spokesperson from Thames Valley Police said: “We make sure to let you know before our LFR vans are in use, so everyone stays informed about what’s happening. “While this can mean some individuals choose to avoid us, the vans can help deter crime and keep the area safer. “Preventing crime is just as important as catching those who break the law.” Officers are encouraging anyone who has questions or wants to see how the technology works, to speak to the team on September 5. The spokesperson added: “We’re always happy to show you around and explain how LFR is used fairly and responsibly.” You can find out more about LFR on the Thames Valley Police website.
Aug 28, 2026 · via miltonkeynes.co.uk
How Deepfake Detection Integrates with Modern Identity Verification Systems Digital identity verification is becoming more complex as artificial intelligence makes synthetic images, videos, and identities increasingly convincing. Organizations can no longer depend only on passwords, identity documents, or basic facial matching when protecting sensitive accounts and services. Deepfake detection adds another security layer by analyzing digital media for signs of artificial generation or manipulation. When integrated with facial recognition, liveness detection, document verification, and risk assessment, it can help organizations build stronger identity verification systems designed to address modern impersonation threats. The Changing Identity Verification Landscape Traditional identity verification generally focused on whether a person could provide the correct credentials or a valid identity document. Digital services have changed this process by allowing users to verify themselves remotely. Remote verification creates convenience, but it also introduces new attack opportunities. Fraudsters may use stolen documents, manipulated photographs, synthetic faces, or generated videos to impersonate legitimate users. Deepfake detection helps address the media manipulation component of these attacks. What Deepfake Detection Adds to Identity Verification Deepfake detection examines images, videos, or other digital media for characteristics that may indicate manipulation or synthetic generation. AI models can analyze facial patterns, frame consistency, lighting, texture, movement, and other signals. In video authentication, systems may also examine temporal relationships between frames. The objective is not simply to determine whether content looks realistic. Instead, the system searches for technical patterns that may indicate that the media has been altered or generated. Integrating Deepfake Detection With Facial Recognition Facial recognition and deepfake detection perform different functions. Facial recognition evaluates whether a user's facial characteristics match a trusted identity reference. Deepfake detection evaluates whether the submitted facial media may have been manipulated. Using both technologies creates a more comprehensive verification process. For example, a user may submit an
Aug 28, 2026 · via bignewsnetwork.com
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Trending MORGANTOWN - Morgantown City Councilor Joe Abu-Ghannam said he is working with city staff on an ordinance regarding the use of facial recognition technology on city-owned property. His comments, shared at the end of Tuesday's meeting, come as public pushback against the Monongalia County Commission's implementation of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras continues to ramp up. While the 20 cameras deployed by the county do not utilize facial recognition software according to information shared by the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office, cameras with that capability are available. "It's something that I've talked with our city manager and with our city attorney about for quite a while in terms of my big concern, not necessarily with a brand being Flock, but just the overall idea of facial recognition technology on city property," Abu-Ghannam said. “So it's something that we've been working on an ordinance to be able to address." Abu-Ghannam said the ordinance could be before council as soon as next month. "Hopefully in the month of September. Probably not next week because we were going to discuss a few portions of it. But it is recognized and it is a concern I have shared for a long time. I'm glad to see that we are going to be able to bring it forward in September. I wish we could have done it sooner." The city has one pole-mounted license plate reader camera, located at the corner of High and Wall streets. Further, the city has 49 security cameras located throughout the downtown based on a 2023 contract with Verkada. A representative of the city previously said none of the city's cameras have facial recognition capabilities. Outgoing 7th Ward Councilor Brian Butcher said he hopes council will take steps to keep it that way, stating his own concerns with
Aug 28, 2026 · via dominionpost.com
Abstract The clinical practice of archiving static 2D images from dynamic breast ultrasound (BUS) examinations loses vital temporal information, limiting computer-aided diagnosis systems. We challenge this constraint by proposing a novel framework that computationally recovers lost temporal dynamics to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Our framework first synthesizes a BUS video from a static key frame using a purpose-built generative model. We introduce a key-frame conditioning strategy to ensure the anatomical fidelity of the lesion is preserved while generating useful dynamic cues. Subsequently, the high-fidelity static image and the synthesized video are fed into Image Video network(IV-Net), a dual-branch fusion network that integrates pristine spatial details with recovered temporal context for robust classification. Evaluated on internal and external datasets, our framework outperforms methods relying solely on static images, achieving AUC of 94.13% and 82.55%, respectively. Furthermore, a reader study indicates the generated videos are indistinguishable to experts and improve diagnostic performance. Overall, our method demonstrates generative model potential to restore lost information, paving the way for reliable BUS diagnostics. Similar content being viewed by others Article PDF Introduction Breast cancer is the most prevalent and threatening disease in females1. Ultrasound imaging is one of the most widely used screening techniques for breast cancer. Radiologists use a transducer across the tissue to observe lesion morphology, echogenicity, and deformation from different points of view. Thus, diagnosing with breast ultrasound (BUS) inherently involves dynamic imaging. This spatio-temporal information is used by clinicians to distinguish the possibility of malignant and benign lesions. Unfortunately, in clinical practice, only a few representative static 2D frames are usually archived in a patient’s health records, while the dynamic video is discarded2. The Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) can automatically capture full volumetric data blocks3, but this technology is still not prevalent in most institutions. Within the domain of computer-aided breast ultrasound
Aug 28, 2026 · via nature.com
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Ottawa County sheriff is pushing back against public concern over the county's use of license plate reader cameras, saying much of the criticism is based on misinformation — while also revealing that a 19-year-old has been charged with deliberately destroying one of the devices. The statement from Sheriff Eric DeBoer comes after residents raised concerns at this week's Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meeting, where commissioners suggested holding a future work session on the topic. DeBoer said he takes the public's concerns seriously and welcomes a work session with the board but said much of the fear surrounding the technology stems from misunderstanding. "A lot of the concern being raised is based on misinformation or a genuine misunderstanding of what this system actually does," DeBoer said. "To be clear: it captures an image of a license plate already visible on a public roadway, the same information any deputy could lawfully observe and photograph without a warrant." He laid out specifically what the system does and does not do: It checks plates against law enforcement databases for stolen vehicles, missing persons and Amber Alerts. - It does not run the plate with the Secretary of State to find the registered owner. - It does not use facial recognition. - It does not know who's driving. - It does not track where a vehicle is headed. - It is not used for traffic enforcement. "Every search of our system requires a documented reason, and no enforcement action is ever taken based on an alert alone; deputies independently verify every hit before acting," DeBoer explained. Since 2024, the Flock system has contributed to 124 arrests in Ottawa County, helped recover more than $906,000 in stolen property and led to the recovery of 72 stolen vehicles and 11 illegally
Aug 27, 2026 · via spectrumlocalnews.com
When Josh Parker joined Nvidia in 2023, there was just one other person on a team responsible for leading the sustainability strategy and public policy initiatives. It didn’t deter him from his belief that they could make a difference. “Nvidia is at the center of the AI revolution,” he says. “This is a really good opportunity for us to have a positive impact.” Three years later, his team has increased fourfold and taken on the challenge of communicating AI’s potential benefits, from automated energy management to image-recognition recycling, to a public that remains skeptical of the technology. The AI industry at large has faced questions about its environmental impact. While Nvidia has set a 2030 target to significantly reduce its emissions, it has yet to release data on the full climate footprint from the use of its products, prompting shareholder calls for greater transparency. In June, Nvidia’s annual sustainability report revealed that indirect greenhouse gas emissions from across its value chain, known as Scope 3, nearly tripled over two years. In a moment when data centers are facing scrutiny for their water and energy usage, Parker says Nvidia is making strides to make newer data centers more energy-efficient. The company’s latest Rubin generation of AI architecture is the first to achieve 100% liquid cooling, a breakthrough that Nvidia says will help dramatically reduce cooling energy consumption. The company is also piloting technologies that allow data centers to adjust their power usage during periods of peak demand to help ensure efficiency. Yet more needs to be done to inform the public of potential benefits, Parker says. “I think we need to do a better job of communicating what the actual impacts are, what modern AI looks like, and how sustainable it is.”
Aug 27, 2026 · via time.com
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Dorset has launched a live facial recognition system for the first time to identify wanted persons and sex offenders in the area. The system was launched on Wednesday, August 26 and scans faces in its “zone of recognition”, comparing any match with a photo on its watchlist. An officer in the van alerts patrol officers in the zone, who approach anyone the system identifies. During Tuesday’s operation, the watchlist included wanted people, named crime suspects, people subject to court orders such as sexual harm prevention orders and missing people. When the Echo joined officers near the beach, the LFR system spotted a known sex offender approaching the pier. Officers quickly stopped the man, who was out on licence but had not breached any conditions. No further action was taken. The pier is one of six designated hotspots across Dorset, alongside Bournemouth Square and Boscombe High Street. One resident said she hoped the system would “find naughty people” and said she was not concerned about its wider use. Another resident said they hoped the system would “justify the cost”. Jamie Halford, detective chief inspector in the Intelligence Department, said about 5,000 people are on the county’s watchlist and the system is “very, very accurate”. “There’s been lots of testing done with this technology over a number of years,” he said. “We’re talking in the probably point percentages of false matches.” He added: “There’s that human element when we go and engage with that person to find out who they are.” Dorset police and crime commissioner David Sidwick said: “You can’t put it on every street all the time. “That would be a police state – that’s not something I would ever agree with – but to actually find those individuals on that watchlist in high areas of traffic. “If it finds
Aug 27, 2026 · via bournemouthecho.co.uk
Men charged over extreme animal pornography
Two men have been charged with possessing extreme pornographic images involving animals.
In Dorset, a 37-year-old man from Lytchett Matravers and a 35-year-old man from Verwood are accused of possessing the images.
The 35-year-old man and a 30-year-old man, also from Verwood, have also been charged with causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
Police said the charges related to content found on two seized mobile phones. All three men are due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
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Aug 27, 2026 · via bbc.com
SoCal coastal enclave makes stunning call on controversial Flock cameras See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Santa Barbara is giving controversial Flock license-plate cameras the boot — but the fight over police surveillance is far from over. The city’s contract with Flock Safety expired Aug. 23 after residents blasted the automated license plate reader technology over privacy concerns, including fears that data could be shared with federal immigration authorities. At a City Council meeting Tuesday, members stopped short of signing a deal with another surveillance company and instead ordered a review of the city’s policy governing automated license plate readers, or ALPRs. For now, Santa Barbara will have no automated license plate cameras operating. The coastal city had been using 12 Flock cameras since late 2023. Police Chief Kelly Gordon said the technology helped cops locate stolen cars, identify suspect vehicles and investigate serious crimes. Gordon said the cameras were used to identify suspects in a serial jewelry store robbery, a stabbing and attempted homicide and an assault in 2025. Solved violent crime cases increased 11% since the cameras were introduced, while solved hit-and-run cases rose 9%, she said. But residents said the potential privacy risks weren’t worth it. Eric Boser told the council that “we’ve seen across the country” how the technology can be “abused, misused, and target members of our community.” Britney Sarate, whose father is a 30-year law enforcement veteran, said there’s “case after case” of ALPR technology being used to “stalk women.” She also accused Verkada, the company Santa Barbara had considered as a Flock replacement, of being “specifically accused of using this technology to stalk and harass women.” Verkada’s system differs from Flock in that the cameras would be city-owned and controlled, with no public or
Aug 27, 2026 · via nypost.com
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has examined the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) by police forces in England and Wales, highlighting the need for strong data protection governance to maintain public trust Emily Keaney, Deputy Commissioner for Regulatory Policy at the ICO, said in a blog: “There are clear arguments that live facial recognition can assist law enforcement agencies in preventing and detecting crime. However, its use carries significant risks, including wrongful intervention or arrest from false matches. The benefits need to be balanced alongside the risks, with strong oversight, accountability, and safeguards that meet the requirements of data protection law.” The ICO’s research showed that while people support the use of FRT, their support is conditional on the technology being accurate, unbiased, and respectful of privacy. Over the past year, the ICO audited five police forces, revealing inconsistencies in data protection compliance. While some good practices were identified, significant improvements are still needed. Keaney added: “Strong data protection governance is essential to public trust. Embedding clear safeguards in how FRT is used helps to reassure people and increase confidence that the technology is being used fairly and lawfully.” The audits revealed areas requiring urgent attention, including clear senior oversight, proper record-keeping, appropriate data sources, and steps to reduce the risk of unfairness or bias. Across the five audited forces, the ICO made 107 recommendations, all of which were accepted or partially accepted. In 2025, bias in the algorithm used by UK police forces for facial recognition searches within the Police National Database was reported. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the Home Office have put mitigations in place, including staff training and equality impact assessments, alongside plans to replace the algorithm. The ICO continues to engage with the government, NPCC, and other oversight bodies as the legislative
Aug 26, 2026 · via ukauthority.com