In an effort to promote complete transparency regarding the use of modern surveillance technology, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department recently hosted a press briefing to address public concerns about their new Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. Sheriff Todd Forbes made it clear that the department is committed to radical openness, launching a dedicated online portal at monongaliasheriff.gov. This resource provides real-time access to system data, including vehicle detection numbers, search frequency, and internal audit logs. By placing these details directly into the public sphere, the department hopes to circumvent the need for time-consuming Freedom of Information Act…

The Canadian media landscape was rocked this week by a wave of sobering news from Corus Entertainment, the parent company behind Global News. Following a difficult round of layoffs that saw 43 positions eliminated nationally—28 of which were in Alberta alone—the company found itself caught in a different kind of crisis: a firestorm of misinformation. As the dust settled on the staff reductions, which hit critical roles like technical control room staff, producers, and editors, a dangerous rumor began to circulate online. The whisper, amplified by social media accounts and, remarkably, an AI-generated summary, falsely claimed that Global News was…