While the robots in the drills were unarmed, the use
of robots in a situation where lives are at risk
was enough to prompt an inquiry by the ACLU.
In 2020, a similar situation arose in New York,
which saw a partnership between
the NYPD and Boston Dynamics.
In 2020, a similar situation arose in New York,
which saw a partnership between
the NYPD and Boston Dynamics.
Boston Dynamics has vehemently opposed
the weaponization of robots, signing an open
letter with with several other leading robotics firms.
Boston Dynamics has vehemently opposed
the weaponization of robots, signing an open
letter with with several other leading robotics firms.
We believe that adding weapons to robots
that are remotely or autonomously operated,
widely available to the public, and capable
of navigating to previously inaccessible
locations where people live and work, raises
new risks of harm and serious ethical issues.
, Open letter on the weaponization of robots, via TechCrunch.
Weaponized applications of these
newly-capable robots will also harm
public trust in the technology in ways
that damage the tremendous benefits
they will bring to society, Open letter on the weaponization of robots, via TechCrunch.
According to TechCrunch, the open letter
was largely seen as a response to Ghost Robotics'
partnership with the U.S. military.
Senator Mitt Romney showed his utter contempt for Congressman George Santos -- telling the lyin' rep from New York his mere presence at the event -- especially.. TMZ.com
This Day in History:, The Beatles Arrive in New York.
February 7, 1964.
Arriving at Kennedy Airport,
this was the British rock band's first visit to
America, paving the way for "Beatlemania.".
They were greeted by 3,000 screaming fans
who almost caused a riot when
they stepped off the plane.
Two days later, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr,
John Lennon and George Harrison made their
first appearance on the 'Ed Sullivan Show.'.
About 40 percent of the U.S. population —
73 million U.S. television viewers — tuned in to watch.
The Beatles’ first American tour left a major
imprint on the nation’s cultural memory.
The band was the perfect catalyst for
America's youth to shift away from the
culturally rigid landscape of the 1950s
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:50Published
Happy Birthday,
Chris Rock!.
Christopher Julius Rock
turns 58 years old today.
Here are five
facts about
the comedian.
1. He was discovered and
mentored by Eddie Murphy.
2. Rock’s show, 'Everybody Hates Chris,' was inspired
by his own life, growing up in New York.
3. He made his
breakthrough as a
cast member on
'Saturday Night Live.'.
4. Rock loves
peanut butter and
jelly sandwiches.
5. Comedy Central listed the Grammy
and Emmy winner as one of the
greatest stand-up comedians of all time.
Happy Birthday,
Chris Rock!
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:49Published
In his first interview since being attacked with a knife at a literary event in New York last year, Salman Rushdie expressed gratitude for having survived the incident
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published
Arctic Outbreak Causes , Rare Weather Phenomena , Across US Northeast.
'Newsweek' reports that the Northeast of
the United States has experienced a number of
rare cold weather phenomena amid an arctic blast.
Record-breaking cold air struck New England with
wind chills below negative ten degrees in New York
and as low as - 60 degrees in northern Maine.
On February 4, New Hampshire experienced
the coldest wind chill ever recorded in U.S.
history, reaching more that -108 degrees.
On February 4, New Hampshire experienced
the coldest wind chill ever recorded in U.S.
history, reaching more that -108 degrees.
The National Weather Service
described the cold front as , "a historic Arctic outbreak
for the modern era.".
In addition to the historically low temperatures, the region
also experienced a number of rare winter weather events,
including frost quakes, cracking trees and sea smoke.
In addition to the historically low temperatures, the region
also experienced a number of rare winter weather events,
including frost quakes, cracking trees and sea smoke.
Frost quakes, otherwise known as cryoseisms, are just like
earthquakes, which generate tremors and thunderous
sensations when large cracks develop in frozen soil.
Dan Skoff, KNWA News chief meteorologist, says that
frost quakes can shake houses, which occurred in
Arkansas late in January amid a similar weather event.
The NWS also shared eerie videos of trees cracking, likely
from water inside the trees freezing and expanding, which , "caused some tree damage and power outages.".
The same region also experienced sea smoke,
otherwise known as frost smoke or steam fog,
which occurs when frigid air moves over warmer water.
Sea smoke, which creates the appearance of smoke over
the water and typically occurs in the Arctic, was spotted
by residents in Little Compton, Rhode Island.
Sea smoke, which creates the appearance of smoke over
the water and typically occurs in the Arctic, was spotted
by residents in Little Compton, Rhode Island
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Meta Loses , Content Moderation Partner , Following Lawsuit.
TechCrunch reports that Facebook's parent company, Meta, is about to lose its main subcontractor for content moderation. .
On January 10, Kenya-based tech company Sama
announced the closure of its content moderation
division, citing the need to streamline operations.
The news comes months after both Meta
and Sama were sued in Kenya, facing accusations
of human trafficking, forced labor and more.
Just weeks ago, another lawsuit in Kenya
accused Meta of failing to prevent the
spread of hateful content on its platform. .
Now, Sama has announced that it will let go
of 200 employees, 3% of its team,
in an effort to exit content review services.
The current economic climate
requires more efficient and
streamlined business operations, Sama statement, via TechCrunch.
According to Sama, Meta has already
contracted Luxembourg-based Majorel to
compensate for the loss of Sama's contractors.
The lawsuit against Sama and Meta accuses the
two companies of forced labor, human trafficking,
unfair labor relations and labor busting.
The lawsuit also accuses the companies
of failing to provide "adequate"
mental health and psychosocial support.
The second Kenyan lawsuit Meta faces
accuses the platform of failing to moderate
hateful content and fueling the Tigray War. .
The second Kenyan lawsuit Meta faces
accuses the platform of failing to moderate
hateful content and fueling the Tigray War.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Elon Musk Disables Twitter Spaces , After Clash With Banned Journalists.
Elon Musk Disables Twitter Spaces , After Clash With Banned Journalists.
CNN reports that on the evening of Dec. 15, several high-profile journalists were banned from Twitter.
In a series of tweets, Musk claimed that he permanently suspended their accounts for violating his new "doxxing" policy.
Doxxing is when someone's personal information or location is shared online.
TechCrunch reports that banned Twitter users are still able to use its group audio feature, Spaces.
The banned journalists and Jack Sweeney,
who famously tracked Musk's jet, started a
group chat in Spaces to discuss their suspensions.
Musk joined in and criticized not only those who were accused of doxxing, but those who reported on it in regard to the Twitter CEO. .
After the journalists asked for clarification and
challenged Musk over regulation inconsistencies, Musk reiterated his doxxing claims and abruptly left the chat. .
Later on, the Spaces feature
became unavailable to users. .
When asked by a Twitter user what was going on with
the audio feature, Musk claimed that they were
"fixing a legacy bug," and it should be working again soon.
The entire situation has led many to criticize Musk's actions as hypocritical since he is a self-proclaimed "free speech absolutist."
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
American actress Molly Price was 32 years old when she was first cast as Faith Yokas -- the NYPD police officer who was promoted to detective -- in the drama.. TMZ.com
Lawsuit Seeks to Stop , San Francisco From Destroying , Homeless Camps.
In San Francisco, homeless people and their advocates
are asking a federal judge to issue an emergency
order to stop the city from destroying tent encampments. .
In San Francisco, homeless people and their advocates
are asking a federal judge to issue an emergency
order to stop the city from destroying tent encampments. .
'The Independent' reports that the lawsuit is also
seeking an injunction to stop the city from seizing tents,
clothing and other belongings of homeless people.
'The Independent' reports that the lawsuit is also
seeking an injunction to stop the city from seizing tents,
clothing and other belongings of homeless people.
The lawsuit, assisted by the American Civil Liberties Union
Foundation of Northern California, will also ask the court
for a special master to oversee San Francisco.
According to attorneys for the city,
homeless people are asked to leave an encampment
only after being offered and declining shelter.
According to attorneys for the city,
homeless people are asked to leave an encampment
only after being offered and declining shelter.
We look forward to discussing with
the court the city’s services-first approach
and the significant investments the city has
made to address our homelessness crisis, Jen Kwart, spokeswoman for the office
of City Attorney David Chiu, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' reports that similar
legal battles over the rights of homeless people
are playing out in states across the country. .
Last week, a federal judge issued an emergency
injunction against the city of Phoenix in response
to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Arizona. .
Last week, a federal judge issued an emergency
injunction against the city of Phoenix in response
to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Arizona. .
This week, in New Mexico, the ACLU and others filed a lawsuit
against the city of Albuquerque that accuses officials of , destroying encampments and criminalizing homelessness. .
This week, in New Mexico, the ACLU and others filed a lawsuit
against the city of Albuquerque that accuses officials of , destroying encampments and criminalizing homelessness. .
Clearing tents just
means throwing someone’s
entire life into a garbage can, Zal K. Shroff, senior attorney with the Lawyers’ Committee for
Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, via 'The Independent'.
That is not solving homelessness. , Zal K. Shroff, senior attorney with the Lawyers’ Committee for
Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, via 'The Independent'
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
San Francisco Leaders , Vote to Allow Police , to Deploy Lethal Robots.
On November 29, the San Francisco Board
of Supervisors approved a controversial policy
that will allow police robots to use..
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
![Watch Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas jump, grab, throw and do a multi-axis flip [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20230121/1346860049-Watch-Boston-Dynamics-humanoid-robot-Atlas-jump-grab.jpg)
![This Day in History: The Beatles Arrive in New York [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20230207/1347909634-This-Day-in-History-The-Beatles-Arrive-in.jpg)
![Happy Birthday, Chris Rock! [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20230207/1347907697-Happy-Birthday-Chris-Rock!.jpg)
!["I'm lucky": Salman Rushdie speaks out in first interview since New York attack [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20230207/1347900530-lucky-Salman-Rushdie-speaks-out.jpg)
![Arctic Outbreak Causes Rare Weather Phenomena Across US Northeast [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20230206/1347795157-Arctic-Outbreak-Causes-Rare-Weather-Phenomena-Across-US.jpg)
![Meta Loses Content Moderation Partner Following Lawsuit [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20230111/1346324267-Meta-Loses-Content-Moderation-Partner-Following-Lawsuit.jpg)
![Elon Musk Disables Twitter Spaces After Clash With Banned Journalists [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20221216/1345069069-Elon-Musk-Disables-Twitter-Spaces-After-Clash-With.jpg)
![Lawsuit Seeks to Stop San Francisco From Destroying Homeless Camps [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20221223/1345394233-Lawsuit-Seeks-to-Stop-San-Francisco-From-Destroying.jpg)
![San Francisco Leaders Vote to Allow Police to Deploy Lethal Robots [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20221130/1344345579-San-Francisco-Leaders-Vote-to-Allow-Police-to.jpg)
