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NeurIPS 2023 Returns to New Orleans for Week of AI Research

The 37th annual NeurIPS conference takes place in New Orleans this December, featuring industry expos, tutorials, and competitive workshops. Organizers warn attendees to beware of predatory conferences and direct all official information solely through their verified website.

NeurIPS 2022 Hosts Hybrid AI Conference in New Orleans

The 36th annual Neural Information Processing Systems conference takes place as a hybrid event, combining in-person gatherings in New Orleans with a virtual experience.

New Orleans Outlaws Police Surveillance Tech and Mandates Summonses

The New Orleans City Council bans police from using facial recognition and other surveillance tools while requiring officers to issue summonses instead of arrests for low-level offenses to combat COVID-19 spread in jails.

New Orleans Outlaws Facial Recognition and Predictive Policing Technologies

The New Orleans City Council passes an ordinance banning facial recognition, predictive policing, and other specific surveillance tools. While less comprehensive than originally proposed, the new law establishes a foundation for future tech regulation.

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New Orleans Bans Police Use of Biased Facial Recognition Technology

The New Orleans City Council passes an ordinance banning local police from using facial recognition software after discovering secret NOPD use. Civil rights groups celebrate the move as a necessary step to prevent wrongful arrests and combat racial bias.

New Orleans Declares Emergency as Ransomware Targets City Computers

New Orleans officials declare a state of emergency and shut down city computers following a detected ransomware attack. Emergency services remain operational through backup plans while the investigation continues.