WorldPingThe Verge
The fight over Flock and other ALPRs
There are over 120,000 of Flock’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras installed all over the US.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Verge
TechCrunch
Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works
The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool works in detail, raising questions about its effectiveness.
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Hacker News
How Gödel's Proof Works (2020)
Article URL: https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-godels-proof-works-20200714/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49290969 Points: 53 # Comments: 32…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hacker News
WorldPingArs Technica
Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say
Flock to lock out cops who stalk exes, but agencies can still hide abuse.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Ars Technica
Hacker News
How Compaction Works in Pi
Article URL: https://earendil.com/posts/compaction-in-pi/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49289654 Points: 80 # Comments: 27…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hacker News
WorldPingEngadget
Flock tries to make its cameras harder for cops to misuse
Flock tries to make its cameras harder for cops to misuse.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
WorldPingBitcoin.com
XRP Price Shift Reworks Evernorth Shares Before Its Nasdaq Debut
XRP’s price at closing will determine how many Evernorth shares investors receive under the amended transaction. Based on Aug. 13 prices, fewer shares are expected, giving each Armada II share a larger interest in Evernorth’s XRP treasury.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Bitcoin.com