Facial recognition linked to a second wrongful arrest by Detroit policeIt's the second-known such case in the US to date.By K. Holt, 07.10.2020
Alleged JPMorgan hacker set to plead guiltyAndrei Tyurin has reportedly been negotiating a plea deal with US authorities.By K. Holt, 09.16.2019
At-home DNA testing company gives the FBI access to its databaseFamily Tree DNA says the partnership won't violate users' privacy, though.By M. Moon, 02.01.2019
Hitman convicted thanks to fitness watch location dataThe killer gave away scouting missions through technological carelessness.By J. Fingas, 01.20.2019
NYPD will deploy a drone at Times Square on New Year's EveIt's the first time robotic aircraft have watched over the ball drop.By J. Fingas, 12.30.2018
Police are using fake Amazon boxes with GPS to catch thievesOne package sat out for just three minutes before someone took the bait.By A. Dellinger, 12.12.2018
NYPD pulls 2,990 body cameras after one catches fireIt might reflect a systemic problem.By J. Fingas, 10.21.2018
Police told to avoid looking at recent iPhones to avoid lockoutsLaw enforcement may have a challenge on its hands.By J. Fingas, 10.13.2018
Key suspect in JPMorgan hack is now in US custodyAndrei Tyurin may also be helpful in investigating 2016 election hacks.By J. Fingas, 09.08.2018
Apple is creating an online portal for law enforcement data requestsIt’s also expanding its law enforcement training platform.By M. Locklear, 09.07.2018
MIT crypto system shares police data without wrecking investigationsIts system could increase transparency in law enforcement.By J. Fingas, 08.08.2018
Orlando didn't renew its facial recognition contract with AmazonThe city is still deciding how to move forward.By M. Locklear, 06.26.2018
Amazon faces pressure to stop selling facial recognition to policeInvestors and civil rights groups are concerned about privacy.By J. Fingas, 06.18.2018
Experimental drone uses AI to spot violence in crowdsWhether or not it works well in practice is another story.By J. Fingas, 06.06.2018
iOS 12 tests Restricted mode that locks USB access after an hourIt could keep tools like the 'GrayKey' from accessing a locked iPhone.By R. Lawler, 06.04.2018
Congress wants answers from Amazon on facial-recognition technologyHouse Democrats are asking for details about law enforcement use.By S. Krishna, 05.25.2018
Orlando confirms it's testing Amazon's facial recognition in publicThe city's police chief says they still only track the officers who volunteered for the program.By M. Moon, 05.25.2018
Bavarian police can use DNA to find suspects’ eye and hair colorSome are wondering if the methods can be used responsibly.By M. Locklear, 05.16.2018
Police face recognition misidentified 2,300 as potential criminalsThere haven't been mistaken arrests, but it's still concerning.By J. Fingas, 05.06.2018