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Tech News from Simmons Systems

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Police Facial Recognition Use Spikes Following Capitol Riot

State and local law enforcement agencies are increasing their use of facial recognition software to identify Capitol riot suspects, even in areas with recent reform laws.

VCs and Founders Clash Over 2021 Startup Outlook

Venture capitalists and startup founders hold sharply different views on what the year holds for fundraising, hiring, and market conditions.

Alphabet Shuts Down Loon After Years of Balloon Internet Experiments

Alphabet ends its Loon project, which uses high-altitude balloons to deliver internet access to remote areas. The experimental initiative struggles to find a sustainable business model despite proving the technology works.

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Biden Administration Signals Shift Toward Science and Society in AI Policy

Early cabinet appointments suggest the Biden administration focuses on AI for scientific progress and societal impact rather than just military competition.

Alphabet Ends Loon Balloon Internet Project Over Costs

Alphabet is shutting down Loon, its experimental balloon-based internet venture, because it fails to achieve a sustainable business model. The closure comes alongside news of a redesigned MacBook Air and Google's search threat in Australia.

Alphabet Ends Loon Project After Failing to Make Balloon Internet Viable

Alphabet is shutting down Loon, its ambitious high-altitude balloon internet project, because the business model remains unsustainable. The division fails to find a reliable path to commercial success despite achieving significant technical milestones.

Google Threatens to Shut Down Australian Search Over News Payment Law

Google warns it will disable its search engine in Australia if the government passes a law requiring the tech giant to pay news publishers for links and snippets. Facebook also opposes the proposed digital news code and previously threatens to block news sharing entirely.

Google Threatens to Disable Search in Australia Over News Payment Law

Google warns it will pull its search engine from Australia if the government passes a law requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their content. The dramatic standoff highlights growing global tensions between Big Tech and the media industry.

Alphabet Shuts Down Loon After Failing to Build Sustainable Business

Alphabet ends its Loon project, which used high-altitude balloons to deliver internet to remote areas, after the initiative fails to become financially viable.

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Facial Recognition AI Aids Law Enforcement in Identifying Capitol Rioters

Law enforcement agencies use massive facial recognition databases and advanced AI algorithms to identify individuals involved in the U.S. Capitol insurrection. This technology creates a powerful surveillance tool that dramatically accelerates the investigation process.

Biden White House Website Adds Pronoun Options and Spanish Translation

The newly revamped White House website introduces inclusive contact forms with pronoun options and restores a Spanish-language version of the site. These updates mark a significant shift toward digital accessibility and representation.

Alphabet Shuts Down Loon After Failing to Sustain Balloon Internet Business

Alphabet is winding down Loon, its nine-year-old project that uses high-altitude balloons to deliver internet to remote areas. The company pulls the plug after failing to find a sustainable business model despite recent successful commercial deployments in Kenya.

Elon Musk Pledges $100 Million Prize for Top Carbon Capture Technology

Elon Musk announces a $100 million prize for the best carbon capture technology, with details tied to the Xprize Foundation coming soon. The funding targets a crucial but expensive climate solution that transforms harmful factory emissions into useful products.

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Automakers Gradually Introduce Hands-Free Driving Features to New Vehicles

Car manufacturers are slowly rolling out hands-free driving technology in consumer vehicles, though fully autonomous cars remain a distant reality. Current systems still require drivers to pay attention and take over when necessary.

Why Alphabet's Loon Balloons Failed to Close the Global Internet Gap

Alphabet shut down its Loon project after years of trying to deliver internet via high-altitude balloons. The ambitious initiative ultimately fails due to unsolved financial and technical hurdles.