Flock cameras could turn American neighborhoods into a ‘China-like surveillance state,’ ex-Pentagon AI chief warns

Former Pentagon AI Policy Director Mark Beall warned that expanding artificial intelligence surveillance tools, like Flock cameras, could turn American communities into a “China-like surveillance state” unless guardrails are enforced. Speaking on “Saturday in America,” Beall argued that while this technology can have vital law enforcement benefits, clear rules and judicial oversight are necessary to protect the rights of Americans at home. “We have to be careful that we don’t go too far to the other direction and create a China-like surveillance state, which is literally what AI capabilities will ultimately enable and are enabling right now,” Beall told Fox…

LeBron James partnering with Polymarket in surprise move

LeBron James is dipping his toes in the prediction market business.  The NBA legend announced a Polymarket partnership with a 14-second clip on social media, as King James becomes the latest in a growing list of athletes to make deals with prediction markets.  The video shows James pressing the word…

Blake Snell, other Dodgers starters ramping up for playoffs

Six innings, no runs. By most standards, that would be a start worth celebrating. Blake Snell called it a “good starting point.” “I think I can be way better,” Snell said. The more Snell talked about his start in the Dodgers’ 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night,…

Hunter Biden admits he used cushy Burisma gig to fund crack cocaine addiction

Hunter Biden acknowledged in a new interview that his lucrative board appointments, including one at Ukrainian energy company Burisma, helped finance his crack cocaine addiction.  “I never went broke,” Biden boasted on the “Dopey” podcast, after describing a two-month-long bender at the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, Calif., where the former…

Walmart mangoes recalled over potential salmonella contamination

Federal regulators announced Friday that hundreds of boxes of mangoes sold at Walmart stores are being recalled over potential salmonella contamination.  At least 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes are included in the recall initiated by Panorama Produce, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected produce is packaged…

Aaron Judge’s Yankees return could come as soon as next week

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Yankees began a week-long trip on the west coast Monday with Aaron Judge in tow — and not just so he could be back in his home state. If his ramp-up continues to go well this week as he adds more activity, “it’s possible” Judge could…

Popular sugar substitute linked to increased heart attack and stroke risk

People who consume greater amounts of a popular artificial sweetener could face a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests. The research, which was presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress in Germany this week, showed that higher levels of xylitol in the blood were associated with an increased…

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