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.TechCrunch4d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeHR 10691alpr regulation proposal
Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy bets these 21 startups will shape energy’s futureTo the investors at Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy, the coming wave of electrification will make data center energy demands look quaint by comparison. Here's how they're preparing.TechCrunch14d agoWhole story →Planet
Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so farFrom the massive DOGE data breach and the compromise of critical infrastructure to the hack of federal surveillance systems, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026 so far.TechCrunch21d agoWhole story →TechnologyBuild2026 cybersecurity breaches
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
