Category: public safety

Twitter bans deepfakes that are ‘likely to cause harm’

Post author By Randall
Post date February 4, 2020
Categories In deepfake, gear, Internet, label, misinformation, Mobile, public safety, rules, Security, Tech, tweets, Twitter

[ad_1] When determining if the media has been deceptively altered, Twitter will consider factors like whether a real person has been fabricated. It may flag content if visual or auditory info (like dubbing) has been added or removed. It will also judge the context and whether the deepfake is likely to impact public safety or […]

AT&T’s giant blimp will provide network coverage to first responders

Post author By Randall
Post date December 4, 2019
Categories In aerostat, at&t, att, blimp, business, disaster, first responder network, first responders, firstnet, firstnet one, gear, Internet, Mobile, public safety, services, Tech, tomorrow, wireless

[ad_1] FirstNet One flies at 1,000 feet, which means it can cover more area than other solutions. It is fully operational in wind up to 50MPH, and it can withstand wind speeds of up to 70MPH. It’s able to remain airborne for up to two weeks before it needs a shot of helium, and by […]

Lyft offers free rides to relief centers during PG&E blackouts

Post author By Randall
Post date October 10, 2019
Categories In california, electric, electricity, fires, gear, Lyft, pacific gas, pacific gas and electric, power outage, public safety, services, Tech, wildfire

[ad_1] If you feel like you need the company’s help, input the code “POWERRELIEF19” into the Lyft app. You can access the part of the app where you add promo codes by tapping the three lines icon located at the top left of the interface, and then tapping on the “Promos” section. Lyft says the […]

800,000 Californians could be without power by the end of the day

Post author By Randall
Post date October 9, 2019
Categories In business, california, electric, electricity, fires, pacific gas, pacific gas and electric, pge, power lines, power outage, public safety, red flag, Tech, tomorrow, utility, warning, weather, wildfire

[ad_1] Why cut the power? It’s become evident that overhead power lines are to blame for some of California’s worst wildfires. Sparks from those power lines have ignited some of the largest and most deadly fires in recent history, including the Camp Fire in Paradise, California. As the state enters peak wildfire season, officials are […]