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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria spends $470m on AI-powered surveillance devices

Nigeria has emerged as the largest investor in artificial intelligence-powered surveillance systems in Africa, spending over $470 million on these technologies.

Mar 23 • 00:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

How the FBI can conduct mass surveillance – even without AI

The FBI asserts its ability to conduct mass surveillance on Americans without AI tools, having confirmed its purchase of commercially available data for this purpose.

Mar 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence, Politics, and War

The U.S. Department of Defense is in a dispute with AI company Anthropic over contract terms related to the use of an AI program for military purposes, specifically regarding autonomous weapon control and citizen surveillance.

Mar 18 • 09:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hacked data shines light on homeland security’s AI surveillance ambitions

Hacked data reveals the Department of Homeland Security's investment in AI technologies for expanded surveillance capabilities.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What will AI do when people disappear on August 4, 2026?

A recent announcement from Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, about the collapse of a $200 million AI model contract with the U.S. Department of Defense has raised significant concerns regarding the role of AI in military and surveillance operations, especially in contexts linked to Iran.

Mar 15 • 00:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI, Surveillance, and Privacy: A Major Warning from Signal President Meredith Whittaker

Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal Foundation, warns about the dangers of AI, data collection, and digital surveillance during a discussion at the India Today Conclave 2026.

Mar 14 • 06:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Smart Home: Two Surveillance Cameras Protect and Watch with AI

The article reviews two new AI-powered surveillance cameras designed for smart homes, highlighting their features and integration into home ecosystems.

Mar 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Meta" employees are forced to monitor the intimate images of smart glasses owners

The privacy implications of Meta's smart glasses have ignited debate due to allegations of employee surveillance of recorded intimate moments.

Mar 13 • 07:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts

Experts are warning that AI-powered mass surveillance in Africa is infringing on privacy rights and creating a chilling effect on society.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Anthropic, a competitor to the Pentagon, has risen to the top of AI companies – behind it lies bitterness and fear of mass surveillance

Anthropic has emerged as a leading advocate for responsible AI usage amid rising tensions with the U.S. Defense Department over military applications of AI systems.

Mar 11 • 12:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Gadget: Moving from ChatGPT to Anthropic or Other Providers

Many users are considering switching from ChatGPT to other AI providers due to various reasons, including ethical concerns raised by Anthropic regarding government surveillance.

Mar 11 • 06:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SPIA: Government will expand monitoring to five more cities to reduce robberies in Piauí

The Piauí state government is expanding its AI-based surveillance system to five additional cities to combat crime effectively.

Mar 10 • 17:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

AI Dangers: How Dangerous is AI Right Now?

The article explores the growing concerns about the dangers of AI, highlighting a recent stance taken by Anthropic's CEO against the use of AI in military surveillance and autonomous weapon systems.

Mar 10 • 11:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Anthropic sues U.S. government for 'unprecedented oppression' against opposition to fully autonomous weapons

Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, claiming it faced 'unprecedented oppression' for opposing the use of AI in fully autonomous weapons and surveillance technologies.

Mar 10 • 05:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Anthropic sues due to Pentagon-imposed restrictions by Trump administration

The company Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming the government retaliated against it for not allowing its AI model to be used for autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.

Mar 9 • 18:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

How AI firm Anthropic wound up in the Pentagon’s crosshairs

Anthropic, an AI firm, faces scrutiny from the Pentagon over its refusal to allow its chatbot Claude to be used for domestic surveillance and lethal autonomous weapon systems.

Mar 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Resigns due to Pentagon's contract with artificial intelligence company

Caitlin Kalinowski, former hardware chief at OpenAI, resigns following the company's controversial agreement with the Pentagon allowing the use of AI in surveillance of citizens.

Mar 8 • 14:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It’s a matter of principle": an OpenAI executive resigns after the agreement with the Pentagon

OpenAI's robotics director resigns in protest of a military partnership, citing ethical concerns over the implications of AI surveillance and lethal autonomy.

Mar 8 • 06:52 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

OpenAI robotics chief quits over AI’s potential use for war and surveillance

The robotics chief at OpenAI has resigned in protest of the company's military contract with the US Department of Defense, which she believes could facilitate war and domestic surveillance.

Mar 8 • 05:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Soros-backed, pro-China network fuels protests against US tech firms

The article discusses protests led by pro-China groups in Aventura, Florida, targeting U.S. tech firms due to their military affiliations, particularly those involved in AI surveillance.

Mar 6 • 12:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

AI on the battlefield and in surveillance. Anthropic returns to talks with the Pentagon

Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, is in renewed discussions with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Emil Michael to salvage a contract after previous federal orders halted its tool usage due to concerns over mass data analysis.

Mar 5 • 12:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

AI Surveillance at the Workplace: 'Hey Patty, was I friendly today?'

Burger King has introduced an AI assistant named 'Patty' in its U.S. stores to monitor employee friendliness and enhance operational efficiency.

Mar 4 • 10:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

OpenAI modifies its deal with the Pentagon following widespread criticism

OpenAI has revised its contract terms with the Pentagon after facing significant backlash concerning the potential use of AI in comprehensive surveillance.

Mar 4 • 08:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Anthropic: Banning Sells Well

Anthropic turns a declared threat into a strong marketing campaign amid controversies over AI arms and surveillance.

Mar 4 • 07:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

FT: Israel Tracked Khamenei by Hacking Tehran's Surveillance Cameras - Here's How the Assassination Was Carried Out in Broad Daylight

Israel and the U.S. tracked Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei through a long-term surveillance operation that included real-time monitoring of hacked cameras and AI use, leading to his assassination.

Mar 3 • 18:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

AI Against Illegal Waste Disposal: Understand How the System That Detects Environmental Crimes in Real Time Works in Capivari

Capivari (SP) implements AI surveillance cameras to detect illegal waste disposal in real-time, leading to multiple citations since the system's launch.

Mar 3 • 16:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI Now with the Army? After the Pentagon Deal, OpenAI is Cornered, Users Uninstall ChatGPT

A major controversy has erupted in the U.S. regarding AI, particularly after OpenAI's deal with the Department of Defense raised concerns about its implications for civil rights and surveillance.

Mar 3 • 03:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Agreement with the Pentagon: OpenAI excludes any citizen surveillance

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman announced modifications to an agreement with the Pentagon, clarifying that their AI systems will not be used for citizen surveillance.

Mar 3 • 03:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Anthropic against Trump

Anthropic, a company founded by Dario Amodei, positions itself as the first organization resisting the utilization of AI models for unconstitutional surveillance and potential lethal operations, even amid pressure from the Trump administration.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Pentagon Chooses OpenAI After Ending Its Collaboration with Anthropic

The Pentagon has selected OpenAI’s AI models for collaboration after Anthropic refused to allow the use of its models for mass surveillance purposes.

Feb 28 • 12:33 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

OpenAI has signed a deal with the Pentagon - Anthropic threatens lawsuit

OpenAI has entered into an agreement with the Pentagon for the use of its AI models, while competitor Anthropic plans to sue over the Pentagon's actions regarding surveillance and autonomous weapons.

Feb 28 • 03:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Anthropic refuses to expand military use of AI in the US and faces threats from the Pentagon

The AI startup Anthropic is in conflict with the US Department of Defense over restrictions on military applications of AI, particularly concerning autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Tech company refuses Pentagon demands on unrestricted use of its AI

Anthropic's CEO rejects Pentagon demands for unrestricted use of its AI, citing ethical concerns over potential uses for domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.

Feb 27 • 15:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Refusal to Allow the Pentagon to Use Artificial Intelligence in Mass Surveillance

The head of the AI company Anthropic, Dario Amodei, has stated he cannot in good conscience allow the Pentagon unlimited access to their technology, particularly for monitoring citizens in the U.S.

Feb 27 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí expands video monitoring system with smart totem at Estaiada Bridge

The government of Piauí inaugurated a smart totem integrated with an AI video surveillance system to enhance public safety at the Estaiada Bridge in Teresina.

Feb 26 • 19:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Simon Campanello: "Open AI is about to intensify tech companies' surveillance"

Simon Campanello critiques Open AI's ambitions to integrate Chat GPT into homes, viewing it as a means of increasing tech companies' surveillance over individual activities.

Feb 26 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Almost 30% of damages related to AI involve mental health, survey shows

A recent survey reveals that nearly 30% of damages stemming from artificial intelligence usage directly impact individuals' psychological well-being.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In France, technology sleeps while thieves work: how AI wants to revolutionize everyday security

In response to increasing thefts, France is exploring AI technologies to enhance security measures, including license plate reading and smarter surveillance cameras.

Feb 24 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump Wants to Use Autonomous Lethal Weapons

Trump aims to implement lethal autonomous weapons, pressing tech companies for mass surveillance systems capable of operating without supervision.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Shoplifting: The Experimentation of AI-Enhanced Cameras in Shops Adopted by the Assembly

The French Assembly has approved a law allowing the trial of AI-enhanced surveillance cameras in retail stores until the end of 2027 to detect and prevent shoplifting.

Feb 16 • 22:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

"The Militarization of Artificial Intelligence" Sparks Social Media Outrage After Reports of Its Use in Maduro's Arrest

Reports reveal that artificial intelligence technology may have been used in the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, igniting widespread concern on social media about the militarization of AI.

Feb 15 • 08:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Federal Network Agency: The Dubious AI Control

Germany's Federal Network Agency has been designated as the regulatory body for artificial intelligence, raising concerns about its independence and the effectiveness of its oversight.

Feb 12 • 11:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Director of Human Rights Watch: "AI in the hands of authoritarian governments will accelerate their ability to control and surveil the population"

Philippe Bolopion, director of Human Rights Watch, expresses concern that AI could enhance the control and surveillance capabilities of authoritarian governments, especially in light of shifting global alliances.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Extreme Surveillance in NYC Subway: AI Technology Detects Fare Dodgers

New York City's subway system is testing new AI-powered gates designed to identify riders who evade fare payments.

Feb 8 • 10:44 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Pentagon wants killer AI without safeguards

The U.S. Department of Defense is in a dispute with AI developer Anthropic over restrictions that could limit military deployment of AI for autonomous weapons and surveillance, affecting a $200 million contract.

Feb 1 • 01:49 UTC

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