With plans to install cameras in UK cities, towns, and even villages, the government is looking to increase police use of face recognition technology to combat crime. Ministers are looking into new laws about the use of the technology to pave the way for a major expansion, putting cameras in every police force area. AContinue reading “Should Facial Recognition Be Used Countrywide In Britain?”
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They’re Watching You!
Britain is said to have the most closely watched nation in the world when it comes to closed-circuit television systems. In 2013, it was estimated that four to six million CCTV cameras were filming the nation, and in London, the public can expect to be caught up to 300 times a day on camera. We areContinue reading “They’re Watching You!”
Live Facial Recognition Cameras On Croydon Lampposts
London’s first fixed live facial recognition cameras will be set up in Croydon. Activist groups have criticised the move as a “dystopian nightmare.” While the new cameras will mark the police’s first permanent fixtures, vans equipped with the same technology have previously been used in Croydon town centre. The move to introduce these for good has sparked objection from campaignContinue reading “Live Facial Recognition Cameras On Croydon Lampposts”
SAFE SLEEPING PODS FOR THE HOMELESS
These are Safe Sleeping Pods for the Homeless in Ulm, Germany. These are for folks without a roof over their heads who can now find shelter in newly installed sleeping pods around the metropolis. These aren’t just any pods; they’re called Ulmer Nests, made of wood and steel to protect against the cold, wind, andContinue reading “SAFE SLEEPING PODS FOR THE HOMELESS”
Pay-Per-Mile’ Scheme
Susan Hall blasted ‘untrustworthy’ Sadiq Khan as she doubled down on claims the London mayor is plotting a ‘pay-per-mile’ scheme for the capital’s drivers. Ahead of next week’s London mayoral election, the Tory candidate said there was ‘no way’ Mr Khan won’t bring in a new road charging policy if he wins a new term. Before doing so, Ms Hall drewContinue reading “Pay-Per-Mile’ Scheme”
Brazilian Hikers Capture Footage Of 10-Foot-Tall Aliens
In Brazil, family-friendly hikers captured a video of what they believed to be extraterrestrial beings. Witness Sara Dalete of Brasília was visiting Ilha do Mel with her family when she saw the strange figures. The stretched, 10-foot-tall creatures have become the subject of popular videos on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). The figures of mysteryContinue reading “Brazilian Hikers Capture Footage Of 10-Foot-Tall Aliens”
Ulez And Speed Cameras Could Mistakenly Identify 2 Million Drivers A Day For Fines
More than two million motorists a day could wrongly encounter penalties for Ulez or speeding because of simple ways of gaming Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras or errors with the system. ANPR cameras are widely used to enforce road traffic regulations and are used by local councils or authorities to monitor vehicles entering or exitingContinue reading “Ulez And Speed Cameras Could Mistakenly Identify 2 Million Drivers A Day For Fines”
As ULEZ Expansion Comes Into Force, Sadiq Khan Ignores Fury Of Londoners
Sadiq Khan dismissed outrage from Londoners and increased Labour alarm today as the ULEZ expansion came into force. In a bruising round of discussions this morning, the mayor denied that expanding the ultra-low emission zone across the capital was an ‘anti car’ money-raising exercise. He shrugged off fears from allies of Sir Keir Starmer aboutContinue reading “As ULEZ Expansion Comes Into Force, Sadiq Khan Ignores Fury Of Londoners”
Sadiq Khan Now Threatens To Use Hidden Mobile Cameras In ULEZ Zones
Sadiq Khan could be set to ramp up efforts to enforce his ULEZ scheme with the use of mobile cameras after at least 200 cameras have been vandalised by Londoners so far. The move has sparked concern amongst sceptics over whether Transport for London (TfL) will be able to implement the mayor’s clean air directive.Continue reading “Sadiq Khan Now Threatens To Use Hidden Mobile Cameras In ULEZ Zones”
Like Hell, They Didn’t Have Any Cameras!
Former President Donald Trump ridiculed the White House’s revelation that the investigation into how cocaine came to be found in the West Wing was to be closed because of a lack of evidence. Speaking at Turning Point Acton in Florida on Saturday evening, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate poured cold water on suggestions that thereContinue reading “Like Hell, They Didn’t Have Any Cameras!”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 