More than 70 percent of consumers in Brazil, France, Germany, the UK and the U.S. are using a digital wallet – and many of those consumers could be drawn to digital IDs within the next three years, according to research from Pymnts Intelligence. Over 29 percent of global users...

Over 3 in 4 like using digital wallets for ID verification, access control

A pair of executive hirings have been revealed in biometrics and digital ID as Idex Biometrics has promoted Catharine Eklof to CEO, and BeyondID has named Matt Torgersen as chief revenue officer. Additionally, several organizations have added to their advisors, as the UK Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group welcomed a senior Turing researcher among six new advisors to guide ethical considerations in biometrics, while Anonybit named Brian Russell to its advisory board, and FaceTec rejoined DIACC.

Idex Biometrics appoints Eklof CEO

Authorities in Pakistan have begun blocking SIM cards registered to national digital ID cards found to be invalid or fraudulent following the August 16 deadline. People with blocked SIM cards can restore their mobile services only by obtaining a new digital ID card from NADRA, and then performing biometric identity verification.

SIMs registered to invalid digital IDs deactivated in Pakistan

The Department of Home Affairs is stepping up its efforts to combat identity fraud, particularly concerning identity books and cards. In the August 16, 2024 government gazette, the department issued a notice to individuals currently holding blocked identity documents, urging them to provide written explanations within 30 days as to why their IDs should not be canceled.

Home affairs plans digitization, cracks down on identity fraud in South Africa

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

TechRadar

Following criticism over the accuracy of its AI tools, Microsoft is now cautioning users against putting too much trust in its services.The company has unveiled an updated Service Agreement indicating its AI is best seen as guidance rather than a replacement for professional advice.The updated agreement, which is set to come into play at the end of next month, also contain warnings over its Health Bots, among concern users are placing too much trust in the advice being delivered.
Microsoft says AI is no replacement for professionals
Microsoft’s revised terms specifically address the limitations of its Assistive AI: “AI services are not...

"Not a human replacement" — Microsoft alters terms of service to remind users its AI services should not be taken too seriously

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Last week’s webinar by Public Policy Exchange considered the future of CCTV and related policy issues for the new Labour government. In truth, CCTV as we know it does not have a future and even its past is now of questionable relevance. Looking first at its history, more than...

The future of CCTV and policing

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

In today’s rapidly advancing IT industry, businesses are increasingly questioning the distinctions between digital twins and the metaverse. Both the Metaverse and digital twins hold transformative potential for virtual interactions. The Metaverse aims to create a fully immersive 3D environment by leveraging digitized replicas of the real world, providing users with a seamless and engaging experience. As the Metaverse expands, organizations are exploring its capabilities to unlock new opportunities and integrate innovative solutions.

Digital Twins vs Metaverse: Understanding The Nuances

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

The long-awaited national ID card renewal and enrollment program in Uganda is now expected to begin in mid-October, according to the Interior Ministry and the National Identification and Registration Authority of the country (NIRA). The exercise had previously been scheduled to begin on June 1, but the process has since...

Uganda biometric national ID enrollment rescheduled for October

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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In the global view, small businesses aren’t so small. They represent 90% of all businesses and more than 50% of employment globally. And in emerging markets, they are contributing 40% of GDP. Those stats from the World Bank underscore the need for these smaller companies — the sole proprietorships,...

Visa’s Koenigsberg Says Small Businesses Are Ready to Embrace BNPL

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New Brunswick, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

Since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, tech companies around the world have focused efforts on developing generative artificial intelligence models to power a range of tasks from search to virtual assistance. The AI boom has also led to an increase in the number of related patents filed. Gen-AI patent...

Microsoft ranks 10th in the world for AI patents. Most companies beating it are in China

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PhilSys digital national ID, demographic update services now available

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has officially rolled out a service allowing registered individuals to update their information in the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), aligning with...

PhilSys digital national ID, demographic update services now available

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