Tech News: FBI Surveillance Expansion, EU Vehicle Alcohol Interlocks, and AI Art Rights

The FBI Wants 'Near Real-Time' Access to US License Plate Readers

The FBI is seeking expanded access to commercial and municipal license plate reader networks, raising privacy concerns about surveillance scope. Read more: The FBI Wants 'Near Real-Time' Access to US License Plate Readers

All Vehicles Sold in the EU Must Be Able to Hook Up to a Breathalyzer

The European Union has adopted a regulation requiring all new vehicles sold in the region to be equipped with alcohol interlock device compatibility, as part of a strategy to eliminate drunk-driving-related deaths and injuries by 2050. Read more: All Vehicles Sold in the EU Must Be Able to Hook Up to a Breathalyzer

Ansel Adams' Trust Says AI-Colorized Version of His Work Was Exhibited Without Permission

The Ansel Adams Trust has spoken out against an AI-colorized rendition of the photographer's famous work 'Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico' being exhibited at AIPAD's The Photography Show without authorization, raising fresh questions about AI tools and the rights of artists' estates. Read more: Ansel Adams' Trust Says AI-Colorized Version of His Work Was Exhibited Without Permission