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VideosurveillanceFrench Court Bans AI Surveillance Software, Setting Precedent

A Grenoble court orders the town of Moirans to stop using Briefcam algorithmic video surveillance, ruling the software breaches GDPR privacy laws.

 WaterBadger Meter Acquires SmartCover Systems for $185 Million to Expand Water Management Solutions

Badger Meter buys SmartCover Systems for $185 million in cash, adding sewer monitoring sensors and software to its water management platform.

 Street LightingMetz Introduces Smart Lighting System to Enhance Efficiency and Sustainability

Metz, France, pilots smart lighting across 1,067 LED points in Grange-aux-Bois, backing a €4 million plan that cuts energy use by 6

 Mobility and TrafficAI-Powered Traffic Management System to Launch in Genoa by Spring 2025

Genoa installs over 200 AI-powered cameras to optimize real-time traffic flow. Funded by Autostrade per l'Italia, the project launches by April 2025.

 Mobility and TrafficBoston Expands Transit Signal Priority to Improve Bus Speed and Reliability

Boston and the MBTA expand transit signal priority citywide after a pilot cut bus red light delays by 21% across three intersections.

 Mobility and TrafficHeraklion to Introduce Smart Parking System by Late 2025

Heraklion will deploy a sensor-based parking system by late 2025, adding 800 general spots and 400 resident bays to ease city center congestion.

 Building EfficiencyLazio (Latium) Region Launches €60 Million Tender for Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings

Lazio opens a €60 million tender to improve energy efficiency in public buildings across 39 municipalities, prioritizing schools and sports facilities.

 EnergyItalgas Partners with Startups to Boost Digitalisation and Sustainability Efforts

Italgas selects five startups from over 60 applicants to develop digital transformation and sustainability projects at Politecnico di Torino.

 WaterOfwat Launches £400 Million Fund to Drive Water Sector Transformation Over Next Five Years

Ofwat launches a £400 million innovation fund in England and Wales to scale water sector projects tackling leaks and emissions through 2030.

 VideosurveillanceThailand Implements AI Surveillance System Following High-Profile Kidnapping

Thailand deploys an AI surveillance system with 98% threat detection accuracy in tourist hubs to counter transnational crime and protect visitors.

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