Would you let your AI make split second military or law enforcement decisions? Here’s why you shouldn’t, in 60 seconds.
🪪 Smile for Uncle Sam: A new smartphone app built for local law enforcement gives officers face‑scanning powers very similar to the tool used by ICE. The app, uncovered by Ars Technica, links camera photos to large biometric databases. It doesn’t return a name but a “reference number” and tells officers whether to call ICE. We’re inching toward a world where your face can be your ID.
🚓 Play stupid games, win stupid prizes: Devon Bart thought he could outsmart the cops. The 25-year-old was wanted for assault, but instead of hiding, he took to TikTok. He allegedly posted photos daring law enforcement to find him. He’s now in jail after sheriff deputies in Tennessee arrested him. Ouch. Next up on TikTok: “How I accidentally sped up a felony charge with a thirst trap.”
💰 Armed rideshares are popping up everywhere: The new Protector app (iPhone only) lets you book armed guards and Escalades to chauffeur you around for $200 an hour. Think Uber, but with active or retired law enforcement and military officers behind the wheel. BlackWolf hires military and law enforcement too.
Apalachee High School shooting: A teacher says a newly installed tech system called Centegix prevented even more casualties on Sept. 4. Staff carry digital cards that instantly alert law enforcement to a physical threat on campus. Officers arrived at the school within two minutes of the first shots going off. We need this to roll out nationwide now.
Police say no more listening to our scanners
Law enforcement says enough is enough when it comes to the public listening in on their scanner traffic. Their main concern is that criminals are having access to how officers are responding to serious crime scenes. Listen to this Consumer Tech Update for more on why they say going encrypted may be best.