Duke University study shows concern over 'smart city technology'
A Duke University study shows that residents are uncomfortable about the increasing number of smart technology devices being deployed in urban areas.
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Drug-resistant malaria is emerging in Africa. Doctors are worried — yet hopeful
Resistance to the drug artemisinin was confirmed in Africa. Without better surveillance, experts say it is hard to track the threat.
Facebook bans 7 'surveillance-for-hire' companies that spied on 50,000 users
The parent company of Facebook and Instagram says the firms used its platforms to spy on human rights activists, government critics, celebrities and journalists in more than 100 countries.
For Many American Muslims, The Legacy Of 9/11 Lies In The Battle For Civil Rights
A Southern California community grapples with the legacy of being secretly surveilled by the FBI. Twenty years later, the matter is a legal fight that has reached the Supreme Court.
Your Amazon Echo Will Share Your Wireless Network With Neighbors, Unless You Opt Out
The company says its Sidewalk system extends the range of low-bandwidth devices by pooling neighbors' networks to improve connectivity. It's all in the customer's interest, Amazon says.
Moscow To Launch New Surveillance App To Track Residents In Coronavirus Lockdown
Muscovites will have their movements followed through a program required on their smartphones. They will also have to carry a new QR code with their personal data.
A Spy Agency's Challenge: How To Sort A Million Photos A Day
The Earth's entire land mass is being photographed by satellites every single day. Trying to make sense of all these images falls to a U.S. spy agency many have never heard of.
Under Employers' Gaze, Gen Z Is Biting Its Tongue On Social Media
The post-millennial generation, known as Generation Z, is entering the workforce at a time when 70 percent of employers check social media during the hiring process.
Report Alleges Police Use Secret Evidence Collected By Feds To Make Arrests
A Human Rights Watch report raises questions about the legality of some investigative tactics federal, state and local police are allegedly using to mask sources of evidence in criminal cases.
Drone Dilemma: Balancing State And Federal Air Space Regulations
Maybe you're among the growing number of people who received a drone for Christmas. If so, you're not alone.