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Mother Jones

Flock Announces Changes to License Plate Reader Access Following Controversy

Flock announced on August 13, 2026, that it will limit access to its automatic license plate readers following reports of misuse by police. The company introduced several policy updates aimed at improving privacy and accountability, but organizations like the ACLU criticized these changes as inadequate.

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Ars Technica

Petlibro experiences outage affecting smart pet feeders

Petlibro faced an outage on August 13, 2026, impacting its smart pet feeders. The company reported that the issue was related to the app's communication with its online servers, which affected scheduled feeding times for users.

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Washington Examiner

Three former Georgia police officers charged with misuse of surveillance technology

Three former police officers in Macon, Georgia, have been arrested for allegedly misusing Flock cameras for personal tracking while in uniform. They face multiple charges, including stalking and violation of public officer oath. The investigation was initiated after Flock reported potential misuse, leading to an internal audit by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

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The Verge

Meta introduces AI feature to identify scams on WhatsApp

Meta has introduced a new Scam Alert feature for WhatsApp that employs machine learning to detect potential scam messages. This feature is currently in a limited beta and provides users with warnings about suspicious chats, allowing them to take appropriate action.

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Fox News — Latest

Study Analyzes Political Bias in Leading AI Chatbots

A study by Just Facts assessed the performance of leading AI chatbots in responding to politically charged questions, finding that they were more accurate with right-leaning falsehoods than left-leaning ones. The study also raised concerns about the validity of sources cited by these chatbots, with only 46% deemed legitimate. The findings highlight the need for users to verify information provided by AI systems.

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TechCrunch

X releases open source ranking algorithm and transparency tools

X has expanded its open source code for the 'For You' feed and introduced new tools aimed at increasing transparency. These tools will enable users to understand the effects of the platform's ranking systems on their accounts and posts.

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Axios

Musk and Zuckerberg Advance in AI Development with New Models

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have made strides in the AI sector with new models from SpaceX and Meta, intensifying competition with leaders OpenAI and Anthropic. Recent developments highlight advancements in performance and cost-effectiveness, although challenges remain as the leading labs continue to hold a competitive edge.

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BBC — Business

Twitch Users Criticize Amazon's Use of Content for AI Training

Twitch users have voiced their concerns over a decision allowing Amazon to use their channel content for AI training. The move has sparked criticism from content creators regarding the potential impact on their rights.

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Ars Technica

New Font Developed to Combat AI Web Scraping

A new font named ShieldFont has been developed by designers Isaque Seneda and Gabriel Abrucio to help web publishers prevent AI scraping. The font modifies the text displayed to scrapers while maintaining readability for users, using ligatures to replace words with nonsensical alternatives.

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Ars Technica

Credentials Exposed in Supply-Chain Attack on LiteLLM

A supply-chain attack on LiteLLM has led to the exposure of terabytes of credentials from major organizations, including Microsoft and Amazon. Security firms CloudSEK and Hudson Rock reported that the breach could impact over 2,500 entities, with sensitive information compromised during a brief window in March.

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The Verge

Petlibro smart feeders experience outage affecting scheduled feedings

Petlibro is facing an outage that has disrupted the functionality of its smart pet feeders and other devices, leading to missed scheduled feedings. Users have reported issues on Reddit, contradicting the company's statement that local settings would continue to operate as intended.

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TechCrunch

AI Experts Discuss Regulation and Open-Source Access at Ai4 Conference

At the Ai4 conference, AI experts Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng discussed key topics including AI regulation, open-source access, and the competitive landscape between the United States and China in AI development. The conversation highlighted the need for thoughtful approaches to AI safety.

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