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There is virtually nothing in the Metropolitan Police policy to constrain where it deploys live facial recognition (LFR), the High Court has heard during a judicial review into whether the force is using the technology lawfully. Brought by anti-knife campaigner Shaun Thompson, who was wrongfully identified by the Met’s system and subjected to a prolonged…

The Russian-speaking RAMP cyber crime forum – one of the most significant players in the underground cyber criminal ecosystem – has gone dark following what appears to be major action by the US authorities. Although at the time of writing, no official announcement has been made by the Americans, within the past 24 hours both…

NorthSky Films/Shutterstock When you learn about how Apple CarPlay actually works, you might be overwhelmed by just how many ways it can change your commute. While this hands-free interface offers a ton of features, like easy navigation and Siri integrations, controlling your favorite music and audio apps while on the go is one of the best ways…

Dorota Szymczyk/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With the introduction of USB-C, a primary benefit of the new standard is the ease of usability. It’s meant to be universal, thanks to a symmetrical, reversible 24-pin connector. But there are many different types of USB-C offerings out there — cables and connectors…

Two former directors of nChain UK, the London blockchain company associated with a computer scientist who falsely claimed to be bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, are bringing legal proceedings against their former employer. Group finance officer Andrew Moody and general counsel David Brookes claim that they were dismissed in retaliation for blowing the whistle on an…

We are experiencing a deliberate, and often quiet, roll back of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within UK businesses which will have long-term damaging effects for the tech sector and wider economy. The implications of these roll backs are, put simply, a reversal in progress and a reinforcement of deep systemic inequality. With pressure…

AI in cyber is everywhere this year, and if you’re a CISO you’re feeling the push from all sides. Boards want a plan, and vendors are promising AI‑powered outcomes. Your own teams can list a dozen places to apply it from speeding SOC triage, tightening identity hygiene, helping business users complete assessments, strengthening audit evidence,…

Marking what the fleet technology provider says is its most ambitious leap in artificial intelligence (AI) safety to date, Motive has launched a class of intelligence hardware for commercial vehicles using driving analytics to enable drivers and their operators to stay safe on the road, in real time. AI Dashcam Plus is said to have…

At ING, artificial intelligence (AI) is not a new phenomenon. The wholesale and retail European bank has been using AI for a decade and has centralised its AI development efforts to scale product development across multiple countries while maintaining strong connections with business divisions. As Computer Weekly has previously reported, ING is focused on the…