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Amazon driver breaks down the A.I. system watching workers for safety violations like drinking coffee while driving and counting the times they buckle their seatbelt - Fortune

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In 2021, Amazon started installing artificial intelligence cameras to monitor its delivery drivers while they work. The e-commerce giant claimed that the technology was meant to prevent accidents. The cameras record "100% of the time," Amazon told CNBC, with four lenses capturing the road, driver, and sides of the vehicle to flag 16 different safety violations including speeding, failing to stop at a stop sign, hard-breaking, or distracted driving. But according to one Amazon worker, the A.I. system can be used to "ding" drivers over numerous violations.  "If I want a sip of my coffee I have to pull over" The driver, with the username @ambergirts, took to TikTok to show off the tracking system in her company vehicle. "That little guy is how we are tracked," Amber Girts said while zooming her camera in on a rectangular contraption attached to her rearview mirror. "It's probably reco...

Afroman Sued by Police for Using Raid Footage in Music Video: 'It's ... - Music Times

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Malicious or genius? Police officers from the Adams County Sheriff's Office are suing Afroman for using their own footage of raiding his home in 2020 in his music videos. According to reports, seven officers-four deputies, two sergeants, and a detective-filed a lawsuit against the Ohio-based rapper earlier this month. They claimed that the raid footage being featured in his music video caused them "emotional distress, embarrassment, ridicule, loss of reputation and humiliation." The Raid The search, by all means, was legal. Officers conducted the search in 2020 in connection to a drug possession, trafficking, and kidnapping investigation. While Afroman was not present at his home for the search, his wife was, and she made sure to record the police while they went through every inch of their home. Aside from her own video footage from her phone, Afroman also collected footage from his own security cameras installed in his house. According to The Gu...

NESTOR: Showcasing a new border surveillance system - Frontex

On 16 March 2023, a Frontex delegation attended the final demonstration of a project carried out by the NESTOR consortium in Alexandroupolis, Greece. The main aim was to present a comprehensive border surveillance system by providing pre-frontier situational awareness beyond maritime and land borders. During the event, the consortium showcased several developments, including mixed reality glasses, an unmanned underwater vehicle and a platform that integrates data from radio frequency analysers (used for locating signals from mobile phones), long-range electro optical sensor, 360 camera, 3D radar, unmanned ground vehicle. The consortium presented the results of almost two years of collaboration between 21 European partners, with practitioners from Greece (Hellenic Police), Bulgaria (General Directorate of the Border Police), Spain (Ministry of Interior), Lithuania (State Border Guard), North Macedonia (Ministry of Interior). Organised between 12-22 March 2...

How to choose the right smart home security system - Deseret News

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A smart home security system is a security system that uses internet-connected devices to automate your home's security. Smart home security systems include things like locks, cameras, house alarms and sensors. There is a wide range of security systems available for purchase. Most offer very similar services yet are unique enough that everyone can find something that meets their particular needs. Do I need a smart security system? Not everyone needs a smart home security system. If you live in a safe neighborhood with a low crime rate, you may not need the extra security that smart home technology provides. However, there are many benefits to having a smart home security system whether you live in a safe neighborhood or not. Benefits of having a smart home security system Some of the benefits of investing in a security system are: You can monitor your home from anywhere : As long as you have an internet connection, you can check in on your home from the office, on vacation or...

Blink Mini Indoor Camera vs. Arlo Essential Indoor Cam - Digital Trends

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The Blink Mini Indoor Camera and the Arlo Essential Indoor Cam are two of the best indoor cameras of 2023. Both provide you with an easy way to keep an eye on your home while you're away — but with two remarkably different price tags (the Arlo clocks in at $100, while the Blink Mini is just $35), you might be wondering if the Arlo Essential Indoor Cam is worth the added investment. Before you rush off and buy either product, here's a closer look at the Blink Mini and Arlo Essential Indoor Cam to determine which is best for your needs and budget. Related Videos Video quality Both the Arlo Essential Indoor Cam and Blink Mini capture 1080p footage. They both also offer night vision, allowing you to pick up movement in the dark or record video even if the lights are out. In practice, both cameras look great when viewed on a smartphone, regardless of whether the footage was filmed in bright light or pitch b...

Blink Mini Indoor Camera vs. Arlo Essential Indoor Cam - Digital Trends

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The Blink Mini Indoor Camera and the Arlo Essential Indoor Cam are two of the best indoor cameras of 2023. Both provide you with an easy way to keep an eye on your home while you're away — but with two remarkably different price tags (the Arlo clocks in at $100, while the Blink Mini is just $35), you might be wondering if the Arlo Essential Indoor Cam is worth the added investment. Before you rush off and buy either product, here's a closer look at the Blink Mini and Arlo Essential Indoor Cam to determine which is best for your needs and budget. Related Videos Video quality Both the Arlo Essential Indoor Cam and Blink Mini capture 1080p footage. They both also offer night vision, allowing you to pick up movement in the dark or record video even if the lights are out. In practice, both cameras look great when viewed on a smartphone, regardless of whether the footage was filmed in bright light or pitch b...

CBP Announces Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded ... - Customs and Border Protection

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