Michelle Wu, Zohran Mamdani take different stances on AI in the classroom in Boston, New York CityBoston and New York City's progressive mayors are taking sharply different public stances on AI in schools, reflecting a broader debate over tech, childhood and education.MassLive4d agoWhole story →EducationTechnologyZohran MamdaniMichelle Wuai in schools debate
When Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis agree, the surveillance state is in troubleExecutive bans on ALPR license plate cameras are not enough. Bipartisan legislation is needed to stop Flock Safety surveillance.Washington Examiner18d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyRon DeSantisflock safety investigation
Boston drops Flock after outside agencies gained access to vehicle dataBoston ended its Flock Safety pilot, according to Mayor Michelle Wu, amid a report that the system improperly shared vehicle data with outside agencies within days of its launch.MassLive22d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyMichelle Wuboston flock safety pilot end
Florida order to remove automatic license plate readers sparks privacy and public safety concernsGov. Ron DeSantis ordered the removal of automated license plate readers from state roads Aug. 30. Law enforcement agencies in Florida have until Sept. 30 to remove them.The Independent Florida Alligator22d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyRon DeSantisalpr removal order
License plate reader abuses worry conservatives tooRecent comments by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, both Republicans, reflect a bipartisan backlash against warrantless surveillance.Chicago Sun-Times26d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGreg AbbottRon DeSantislicense plate reader controversy
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Imagine the Tyranny if Flock Was Widespread During Coronavirus LockdownsAmericans should imagine the tyranny that would have reigned if Flock Safety surveillance cameras were widespread during the coronavirus lockdowns, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said this week, calling for legislation "that will protect Floridians from allowing the state to turn into some type of digital prison, digital surveillance state where somebody…Breitbart News Network1mo agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyRon DeSantisflock safety surveillance controversy
Florida bans Flock Safety cameras from state roads over privacy fearsAutomated license plate readers face removal from Florida highways after Gov. Ron DeSantis draws a hard line on privacy and digital surveillance of drivers.Fox Business1mo agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyRon DeSantisflorida license plate reader ban
