Facial recognition technology has both enhanced capabilities while attracting controversy, as law enforcement agencies at every level incorporate it into investigations. Immigration and Customs …
New OODA Network Benefit: Video Context on Demand
The latest OODA Network member benefit is a video on demand series that provides expert context from our analysts. Current titles in our on demand video library include: A Practitioner’s View …
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ACLU Sues Clearview AI Over Faceprint Collection and Sale
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has sued Clearview AI, a New-York based biometrics startup, for their collection of facial identification data on billions of people and selling it to third …
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Advancing Blockchain Act Calls for Federally-Led Deep-Dive Into the Nascent Tech
Over the past week, new legislation was introduced aiming to mandate an exhaustive federal government-led examination of the impacts of blockchain nationally and globally. This specific bill was …
DHS Creates Tool to Predict How Long SARS-CoV-2 Lives on Surfaces
The Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate has produced a predictive modeling tool that analyzes how long the SARS-CoV-2 virus (the virus that causes COVID-19) remains on …
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Bill Proposes Restructuring NSF and $100B to Focus on Tech
On Wednesday, bipartisan legislation was introduced by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer D-NY that would restructure the National Science Foundation (NSF) with $100 billion in funding to focus on …
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Amazon Said To Be In Talks To Buy Self-Driving Startup Zoox
Amazon is allegedly in talks with self-driving car company Zoox, looking to expand into the autonomous vehicle world. Zoox is a developer of robotaxi technology that has reportedly received other …
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Defense Department AI Center Seeks Own Acquisition Authorities
The Pentagon's Joint Artificial Intelligence Center was created only two years ago and has now grown its staff from four to 175 as well as developing an annual budget of $240 million. However, the …
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Agriculture Industry Moves Forward Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Improve Crop Management
The agriculture industry has been seeking new AI solutions to improve crop management and other facets of farming to produce more efficient yields. Aerial imaging has been used for decades to detect …
State-Based Contact-Tracing Apps Could Be a Mess
Worldwide, governments have been exploring contact tracing options that utilize technology, aiming to combat the spread of COVID-19. The United States has not done so yet, and it seems as though the …
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