AI Evidence
Judge Throws Out Facial Recognition Evidence In Murder Case
Judge excludes facial recognition evidence in murder case, citing concerns over reliability and transparency.
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Lars Daniel
Data Breaches & Privacy
FBI Agents’ Call And Text Logs Potentially Stolen In Data Breach
FBI Agents' call and text logs may have been stolen in a data breach—could expose anonymous informants.
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Winter Fire Risk - Remember The Basics
Make sure to check smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers. Whether these devices are present and functioning correctly can impact an insurance claim.
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Winter Fire Risks - Chimneys
Chimneys can pose a winter fire risk, especially if they are cracked or need maintenance or repair, including from creosote and soot buildup.
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Winter Fire Risks - Candles
Electrical HazardsThe demand for electricity surges during winter, leading to overloaded circuits. The increased use of extension cords and power strips for holiday displays, Christmas tree lights, or heaters, for example, are generally not sized…
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Winter Fire Risks - Heating Systems
Heating EquipmentDuring winter, the use of heating equipment significantly increases. This includes space heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces. If not maintained properly, these can lead to fires. Adjusters should be aware that faulty equipment, lack of…
Cell Phone Forensics
Cop Crashes Into Car While Watching Porn on Smartphone
A Lake County deputy in Florida crashed his patrol car while watching pornography on his smartphone.
Digital Life & Security
New Study Says AI Is Making Us Stupid—But Does It Have To?
New study says the use of AI is making us dumber through cognitive offloading and reduced critical thinking skills.
AI Evidence
45 Million Phones Tracked Without Consent, Says Lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges the cell phone location data from 45 million Americans was recorded without consent.
Deepfakes
Character.AI Faces Scrutiny Over School Shooter Chatbots
Character.AI is facing scrutiny after reports revealed users created chatbots emulating real-life school shooters and their victims.
AI Evidence
Historic First—Judge Dons Oculus VR Headset To Experience Crime
Broward County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Siegel became the first to use virtual reality technology in a criminal proceeding.
