Federal judge calls Flock ‘indiscriminate mass surveillance’A federal judge ruled that a sheriff’s deputy violated a woman’s Fourth Amendment rights when using Flock to search for her license plate without a warrant.TechCrunch3d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeflock surveillance ruling
Sanders introduces bill to ban the federal government from using FlockThe proposed legislation would extend to all automotica license plate readers.TechCrunch3d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeHR 10691alpr regulation proposal
Senator asks US government watchdog to review how feds use hacking toolsSenator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the U.S. federal watchdog requesting a comprehensive review of how the FBI, DEA, ICE's HSI, and the Secret Service use hacking tools and spyware against Americans.TechCrunch2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeRon Wydenhacking tools review request
Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failuresRep. Kevin Mullin (D-California ) has proposed a bill that would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicle operators.TechCrunch2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeKevin Mullinautonomous vehicle regulation proposal
San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiascoIn the wake of a massive hours-long gridlock event, San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie has told state regulators it's time to put more requirements on robotaxi operators like Waymo.TechCrunch3mo agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyDaniel Luriewaymo traffic incident
