[ad_1] Funding for the project will primarily come from the DOE, which expects to hand over anything up to $2.6 billion, with New York State adding an additional $100 million. That will pay for a 2.4-mile long ring to be built parallel to the collider that’s already in place at Brookhaven. It’s hoped that investment […]
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New York City says it will reassess police use of facial recognition
[ad_1] “Those standards need to be reassessed,” the mayor went on to say. “That’s something I will do with my team and the NYPD.” The question came after NYPD admitted it had used facial recognition to investigate activist Derrick Ingram. Ingram had allegedly used a bullhorn during a June protest to shout into an officer’s ear. Police […]
New York lawmakers agree to pause use of facial recognition in schools
[ad_1] Education Policy Center deputy director Stephanie Coyle issued a statement for the NYCLU, explaining how facial recognition can affect Black and Brown students’ experiences. Facial recognition technologies can still be woefully inaccurate when it comes identifying PoCs and women, leading to mistaken identities and potentially false charges. Putting them in schools with students who […]
Demographic report on protests shows how much info our phones give away
[ad_1] “This report shows that an enormous number of Americans — probably without even knowing it — are handing over their full location history to shady location data brokers with zero restrictions on what companies can do with it,” Senator Elizabeth Warren told BuzzFeed News. “In an end-run around the Constitution’s limits on government surveillance, […]
Book publishers sue Internet Archive for allegedly enabling piracy
[ad_1] The plaintiffs argue that the IA has no legal rights to distribute the books, which it scans and uploads to its servers, via Open Library or the National Emergency Library. The plaintiffs go as far as charging the Archive with piracy. The lawsuit seeks a declaration that the IA is committing copyright infringement, injunctions […]
MTA spends $1 million to test disinfecting NYC subways with UV light
[ad_1] Earlier this month, the MTA started closing subways from 1AM to 5AM in order to provide more thorough cleaning. These devices could help bolster those efforts, and according to the MTA, it’s been working with Puro Lighting since mid-March to readapt the technology for MTA infrastructure. The devices can be installed in the ceiling, […]
FDA clears Formlabs’ 3D-printed BiPAP-to-ventilator converter
[ad_1] Formlabs/Lee Weissman For hospitals that might not be able to print their own, Formlabs is using 150 3D printers at its Massachusetts headquarters to print the adapters. Once production is fully ramped up, the company expects to print up to 3,000 parts per day. “Formlabs’ EUA for BiPAP adapters signifies the need for these […]
New York allows clerks to perform weddings by video conference
[ad_1] New York is adjusting to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic even for some of its most time-honored traditions. Governor Andrew Cuomo has implemented an Executive Order that not only lets state residents get their marriage licenses remotely, but allows clerks to perform wedding ceremonies through video conferences. Yes, you can get hitched without […]
Google builds an unemployment application portal for New York
[ad_1] Its partnership with Google, in particular, focuses on an application portal that’s powered by the tech giant’s cloud services and can handle a high volume of users. The portal was designed to work on smartphones, tablets and PCs, and applicants will be able to pick up where they left off. It’s expected to go […]
Headspace offers free mindfulness exercises to help with stress
[ad_1] That said, you don’t have to live in New York to take advantage of the resources; they’re available to everyone going through this difficult time. “From Buffalo to Long Island, Albany to the Lower East Side, this special NY collection of meditation, sleep, and movement exercises are here to support you through stressful and […]