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French Data Authority Challenges AI Surveillance Compliance

In December 2024, the French data protection authority, CNIL, issued a formal notice to the Ministry of the Interior regarding the use of BriefCam’s video surveillance software by police services. The action follows a November 2023 investigation,...

FundingWasteAMP RoboticsCongruent Ventures

AMP Robotics Raises $91M in Series D to Boost AI-Powered Waste Sorting

AMP Robotics has successfully raised $91 million in a Series D funding round led by Congruent Ventures, with significant participation from Sequoia Capital, XN, and other prominent investors. This capital injection should accelerate the expansion of...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficMaryland Department of TransportationNoTrafficUSA

Maryland Approves NoTraffic’s AI Traffic Platform for Statewide Rollout

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has authorized the statewide deployment of NoTraffic‘s AI-powered mobility platform to alleviate congestion and enhance traffic management. This decision follows successful implementations at...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringXcel EnergyPano AIUSA

Xcel Energy Enhances Wildfire Detection with Pano AI

Xcel Energy has partnered with Pano AI to deploy over 50 AI-enabled camera stations across nearly a dozen counties, including Garza, Cochran, and Yoakum, to enhance wildfire detection and prevention efforts. The cameras, equipped with 360-degree...

FundingEnvironmental MonitoringAgriSoundInnovate UKUK

AgriSound Wins Innovate UK Grant for Biodiversity Monitoring

AgriSound, a York-based company specializing in bioacoustic monitoring technology, has secured a grant of nearly £220,000 from Innovate UK to develop an advanced biodiversity monitoring system. This initiative aims to enhance environmental...

FundingIoT NetworksSateliotSpain

EIB Invests €30M in Sateliot for IoT Satellite Connectivity Rollout

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €30 million to Spanish startup Sateliot to accelerate the deployment of its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network. This initiative aims to provide IoT connectivity in remote areas where traditional...

New Project (Full-Scale)VideosurveillanceZeroEyesUSA

Temple University Enhances 1,500 Cameras with AI Weapon Detection

Temple University has partnered with ZeroEyes to integrate AI weapon detection software into its 1,500 security cameras, boosting campus safety for its 30,000 students. The software, developed by Navy SEALs and technologists, uses “human-verified...

Mergers and AcquisitionsSmart GridWaterEQT Active Core InfrastructureGICUK

EQT and GIC to Acquire Majority Stake in UK Smart Meter Specialist Calisen

EQT Active Core Infrastructure and GIC have announced an agreement to jointly acquire a majority stake in Calisen, a UK provider of smart meters and energy transition infrastructure, valuing the UK-based smart meter provider at approximately £4...

Mergers and AcquisitionsWaterDiehl MeteringPreventioGermany

Diehl Metering Acquires AI Leak Detection Specialist PREVENTIO

Diehl Metering has acquired PREVENTIO, a German technology startup specializing in leakage management and predictive maintenance. This strategic move aims to enhance Diehl Metering’s real-time leak detection capabilities and strengthen its...

FundingVideosurveillanceEnvironmental MonitoringFireDomeThird SphereIsrael

FireDome Secures $4.5M to Enhance Wildfire Defense

Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, FireDome, a Tel Aviv-based startup, has raised $4.5M in funding to advance its autonomous wildfire defense technology. The funding includes a pre-seed round led by climate-tech investors Third Sphere and Gravity,...

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