René Mayrhofer, a former Android security director at Google, resigned over the company's deal to let the Pentagon use its Gemini AI for classified military work. He stated leadership "has lost its moral compass" and expressed concerns about the "any lawful purpose" clause potentially enabling mass surveillance and direct harm.
Australia has donated surveillance, delivery, and inspection drones to the Philippine Coast Guard, including fixed-wing and underwater vehicles. The donation aims to support the modernization of the Philippine coastguard and its maritime domain awareness efforts.
A new DHS document reveals plans to give local police a facial recognition app, the ICE Task Force Module, to scan faces and compare them against over 250 million government records. Privacy experts raise concerns about potential surveillance, chilling effects on free speech, and inaccuracies.
Swedish firm Saab and US company General Atomics have successfully tested an MQ-9B drone equipped with Saab's LoyalEye radar, a potential step towards drone-based Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) capability. This technology aims to offer persistent surveillance at lower costs than traditional AWACS aircraft.
La canicule s'étend en France, touchant 53 départements. Le réseau ferroviaire est sous surveillance accrue, avec des agents mesurant la température des rails et des caténaires pour prévenir les perturbations dues à la dilatation du métal.
Une frégate russe a tiré des coups de semonce vers un yacht britannique dans la Manche. Le ministère britannique enquête sur l'incident, qui n'a fait ni blessé ni dégât, et le qualifie d'«incident isolé».
Meta's Applied AI unit, key to Mark Zuckerberg's $14.3 billion AI bet, faces revolt among its 6,500 engineers, who describe work as 'soul-crushing' amid 8,000 layoffs, surveillance backlash, and poor leadership, threatening the company's AI ambitions.
A 26-year-old woman in Ambernath, India, died by suicide 1.5 months after her wedding. Her family accuses her doctor husband and in-laws of dowry harassment, physical abuse, and surveillance via CCTV, leading to their arrest.
Germany's Bavarian Administrative Court of Appeal has authorized the domestic intelligence agency to continue surveilling the state chapter of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The ruling deems AfD's objections "unfounded" and allows for expanded surveillance powers if the party is officially labeled "confirmed right-wing extremist."
President Trump postponed Jay Clayton's confirmation as DNI, keeping Bill Pulte as acting DNI. Trump linked Clayton's approval to passage of surveillance and voter ID legislation.
President Trump has unexpectedly postponed Jay Clayton's nomination for Director of National Intelligence and is blocking a surveillance tool's approval. He demands the Senate pass a voting bill and approve Jamie McDonald as U.S. Attorney before proceeding, creating political leverage.
Germany braces for a heatwave, the AfD faces potential surveillance by intelligence agencies, and interior ministers debate lowering deportation thresholds for refugees who commit crimes. New figures reveal 4 million refugees in Germany in 2025.
A new report reveals that EU and US spy agencies are spending millions on commercially available personal data for surveillance purposes. This practice, known as AdInt, uses data collected by the advertising industry to track individuals' locations, preferences, and communication patterns.
Bavaria's highest administrative court ruled that the state's intelligence agency can continue to surveil the AfD party. The court stated that the AfD's objections were addressed in prior rulings and cited federal court decisions on surveillance legality.
Elon Musk slammed the UK's proposed ban on social media access for under-16s, calling it a 'police state' and 'censorship law' with the 'real goal' of government tracking. French President Macron praised the move, sparking the exchange.
Le chef indigène brésilien Raoni Metuktire, défenseur de l'Amazonie, a été admis en soins intensifs après une aggravation de son état de santé. Hospitalisé pour des problèmes rénaux et infectieux, il est jugé grave mais lucide.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new legislation on June 15 to enhance privacy rules, restrict "surveillance pricing" based on personal data, and give consumers more control over their information. The bill also aims to protect children's data and establish a new regulator, with significant fines for non-compliance.
A shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney, has left a teacher critically injured and the community in shock. Locals are rethinking beach use, while authorities are considering permanent drone surveillance exemptions to enhance safety.
Meta tested face-recognition software from Rank One Computing, a company selling surveillance tools to police and the US military. The license, obtained by WIRED, suggests a business relationship as Meta explores bringing the technology to its smart glasses.
Coogee Beach in Sydney reopened with increased surveillance after a shark attack critically injured a woman. The incident prompts a safety review across Australian coastlines, with authorities deploying drones and considering new measures.
Le débat sur la surveillance des pédocriminels s'intensifie en France, avec des propositions de fichiers uniques et élargis. Sarah Knafo et Gabrielle Attal plaident pour plus de transparence, tandis que des magistrats et des associations demandent un accès contrôlé aux données pour prévenir de nouveaux drames.
Des milliers de personnes ont manifesté à Genève à la veille du G7 à Evian, sous étroite surveillance policière. La coalition "No-G7" dénonce les politiques du G7. Des incidents ont eu lieu, rappelant les émeutes de 2003.
Le Royaume-Uni a intercepté un pétrolier russe appartenant à la "flotte fantôme" dans la Manche. L'opération, menée par des commandos des Royal Marines, vise à affaiblir le financement de la guerre en Ukraine.
Le Royaume-Uni a arraisonné un pétrolier russe présumé appartenir à la "flotte fantôme" dans la Manche, lors d'une opération menée par les Royal Marines. Le navire sera placé sous surveillance au large de l'Angleterre.
