Tampa City Council will vote on a controversial AI police software today
The software, called Peregrine, connects police databases together, and uses AI to draw conclusions based on the data.
Critics say it can amplify biases that already exist in AI models, resulting in greater surveillance and data extraction of people who are not criminal suspects.
Another nationwide “No Kings Day of Action” planned for this weekend
The rallies are called “No Kings: Vote Early.” Organizers say these nonpartisan protests aim to emphasize the importance of voting early, making a voting plan and supporting election-protection efforts.
A controversial Clearwater sports complex is a step closer to becoming reality
The future of The Landings Golf Course moved a step closer to a major transformation yesterday. Clearwater City Council voted unanimously to proceed with negotiations for a controversial sports and entertainment complex on the 77-acre property owned by the city.
USF Health researchers have found a possible path for a malaria vaccine
University of South Florida researchers identified a specific region of a malaria parasite that can be targeted by antibodies. It comes after 40 years of targeting the wrong areas.
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