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Automated Bus Lane Enforcement Gains Legal Ground in Britain

The UK Vehicle Certification Agency has granted regulatory approval to Hayden AI for its bus-mounted Civil Traffic Enforcement System in both England and Wales within a single week, clearing the company to support formal enforcement programs in two...

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France Draws a Hard Line on Audio Capture in Video-Monitored Public Spaces

France’s data protection authority has published new guidance clarifying that audio recording through video surveillance cameras remains firmly prohibited under national law, a ruling with direct consequences for smart city deployments that...

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Maryland Proposes AI Cameras to Tackle Distracted Driving Amid Privacy Concerns

Maryland lawmakers are considering the use of AI-powered cameras to address distracted driving, a leading cause of crashes and fatalities in the state, responsible for 34% of roadway deaths. The proposed Bill SB613 would deploy cameras capable of...

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Antwerp Ordered to Delete Illegally Recorded Conversations

The Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has reprimanded the city of Antwerp for unlawfully recording public conversations as part of a noise pollution monitoring initiative. In 2022, Antwerp installed 30 sound sensors in its student district to...

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Florida Lawmakers Propose Ban on AI Gun Detection Technology

Florida legislators are considering a bill to restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to detect firearms in public spaces. The proposed legislation, filed by Republican Senator Blaise Ingoglia and Representative Monique...

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French Court Bans AI Surveillance Software, Setting Precedent

The Grenoble Administrative Court has ordered the town of Moirans, Isère, to immediately cease using the algorithmic video surveillance software, Briefcam. The ruling, issued on January 31, 2025, follows a legal challenge by digital rights group La...

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