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NYC wants AI subway cameras to predict ‘trouble’ before it happens

NYC wants AI subway cameras to predict ‘trouble’ before it happens

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New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it’s exploring the use of AI systems for “predictive prevention” of crime and dangerous behavior on the city’s subway platforms. MTA chief security officer Michael Kemper said that the agency is “studying and piloting technology like AI to sense potential trouble or problematic behavior on our subway platforms.” “If someone is acting out, irrational… it could potentially trigger an alert that would trigger a response from either security and/or the police department,” he explained during an MTA safety committee meeting Monday, emphasizing that the police response could come “before waiting for something to happen.” “AI is the future,” he added, noting that the MTA is “working with tech companies literally right now” to investigate “what would work in the subway system.” Kemper didn’t detail which companies the MTA is working with, how AI will be implemented, or exactly what sort of behaviour the AI-enabled cameras will be expected to detect. However, MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan confirmed to The Gothamist that the new system won’t rely on facial recognition. “The …

Kim Soo Hyun's Ad in Seoul’s subway sparks widespread outrage; netizens say, ‘What are you…’

Kim Soo Hyun's Ad in Seoul’s subway sparks widespread outrage; netizens say, ‘What are you…’

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Amid the ongoing controversy, Kim Soo Hyun’s ad in Seoul has caused a buzz on the internet, causing a massive outrage. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Harrison Ford spotted kissing wife Calista Flockhart before subway ride in NYC | Hollywood

Harrison Ford spotted kissing wife Calista Flockhart before subway ride in NYC | Hollywood

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Apr 02, 2025 01:31 AM IST Harrison Ford was seen sharing a kiss with his wife Calista Flockhart, before taking the subway in NYC Harrison Ford was recently spotted packing on PDA with his wife in a rare outing. On Monday, the Hollywood veteran was photographed kissing Calista Flockhart goodbye before boarding a subway in New York City. The outing marked the first time in years that the 82-year-old actor travelled via subway, New York Post reported. US actor Harrison Ford arrives for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, February 23, 2025. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)(AFP) Harrison Ford spotted kissing wife before riding subway in NYC For the rare outing, Ford donned a light blue shirt with navy blue jeans and black boots. He also wore black frame glasses. He was photographed kissing Flockhart on the platform before she rushed to catch her express Downtown 2 train, per the outlet. The 60-year-old sported a grey sweater, blue jeans, a blue hat and a black …

Why do small children in Japan ride the subway alone?

Why do small children in Japan ride the subway alone?

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As the final bell rings, a flurry of six- and seven-year-olds dash out of class at Minami Ikebukuro Primary School in Tokyo: hats on, water bottles flying. Four girls are left behind; it’s their turn to clean up. They pull child-sized brooms from a cupboard and get to work. Four brushes knock together as they gather paper shreds and dirt. “It always gets dusty here,” says Mariya, pointing to grooves in the floor. The others rush over to help. By cleaning, children learn not to make a mess in the first place, says Kohashiguchi Megumi, the teacher. They also learn to be egalitarian: no, “Oh the caretaker will clean it up later.” At first, small children “act wild, like monsters!” says Satou Hiroshi, the genial head teacher. “Our job is to prepare them to enter society” by teaching them to collaborate, take initiative and treat everyone equally. He calls it hito-zukuri, the art of making people. The results are impressive. Not only do Japanese children do well academically; they also show remarkable independence at a …

Kathy Hochul ripped for ‘taking victory lap’ with new post on same day subway fire victim identified, ‘Disaster for NY’

Kathy Hochul ripped for ‘taking victory lap’ with new post on same day subway fire victim identified, ‘Disaster for NY’

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Jan 01, 2025 07:49 AM IST New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is being blasted for a video she posted on X, where she laid out New York’s successes of the year with various points. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is being ripped for “taking a victory lap” with a new post on the same day investigators identified the woman who was set on fire in a train as Debrina Kawam, 57, of New Jersey. Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, an illegal Guatemalan immigrant who has been accused of the crime, is facing first-degree murder charges in the sickening attack. New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul answers questions from reporters after she made a transportation announcement on a revised congestion pricing plan at a press conference in New York City, New York, U.S., November 14, 2024. REUTERS/Kent J. Edwards(REUTERS) Hochul is being blasted for a video she posted on X, where she laid out New York’s successes of the year with points such as, “Gave working New Yorkers a raise with a statewide minimum wage increase,” “Signed groundbreaking online safety …

PCMC to set up new subway at Rakshak Chowk to tackle traffic | Pune News

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In a bid to address the growing traffic congestion at Rakshak Chowk on the Sangvi-Kiwale road, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has given a go-ahead to the construction of a new subway. The project, approved by a standing committee on September 19, aims to streamline traffic and provide much-needed relief to commuters, civic officials. Once completed, the project will benefit all those who use this route frequently. The subway is expected to create a seamless link between Pune and PCMC, allowing for smoother and more efficient movement of traffic, officials said. This development is a part of PCMC’s larger plan to modernise the city’s infrastructure and reduce traffic congestion in rapidly growing areas. Sangvi-Kiwale road connects PCMC to Pune and Mumbai, passing through key areas like Wakad, Hinjewadi, Punawale, Ravet, and Tathawade. Rapid urbanisation in these areas has caused heavy traffic congestion, particularly at Rakshak Chowk. The increasing number of vehicles, including BRT buses, school buses and goods transport vehicles, has led to frequent traffic jams at this junction, causing delays and fuel wastage. The …

NYPD under scanner for deadly shootout over a $2.90 fare at Brooklyn subway

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After a wild confrontation between police and a knife-wielding man at a Brooklyn subway station, a 49-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot in the head. NYPD’s ‘friendly fire’ over fare evasion has left one officer and two bystanders wounded. NYPD shooting occurred after police observed 37-year-old Mickles enter the station without paying the train fare. They opened fire when he apparently pulled out a knife. (Getty Images via AFP) The man suspected of evading the fare, who also got shot, is in critical condition alongside the 49-year-old bystander. A 26-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet, and a police officer was shot under his arm but is in stable condition. The case is being investigated. Also Read: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in custody At 3pm on Sunday, officers followed the suspect onto a Manhattan-bound train after they noticed he had not paid the fare. The chaos erupted at the Sutter Avenue L station when officers tried to stop the man. When he refused to take his hands out of his …

Vivek Agnihotri on `stubborn` Andheri subway as heavy rains lash Mumbai

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Mumbai recorded heavy rainfall on Monday morning, leading to traffic jams and waterlogging. Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) were affected as well as disruption of suburban train services brought the maximum city to a halt. Amid all the chaos a very Mumbaikar solution to the same was the closing down of Andheri subway due to waterlogging.  Reacting to the same, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took to X and shared, “I have lived in Mumbai for 30 years. Everything sarkari fails but this subway never fails to flood. It’s so stubborn that despite every government’s promises to solve it, it doesn’t yield. Citizens suffer, they die, but who are they anyway… but mere statistics?” I have lived in Mumbai for 30 years. Everything sarkari fails but this subway never fails to flood. It’s so stubborn that despite every government’s promises to solve it, it doesn’t yield. Citizens suffer, they die, but who are they anyway… but mere statistics? https://t.co/dMQe0ne5A4 — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) July 8, 2024 Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde chaired …

BMC draws up Rs 209 cr plan for storm water drain along Andheri subway | Mumbai News

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In a new attempt to abate flooding woes in Mumbai’s Andheri area, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has chalked out a Rs 209 crore plan which will involve constructing a new storm water drain (SWD) network that will run parallel to the Andheri subway. Andheri subway is one of Mumbai’s spots that floods frequently and is a primary east-west connector used by motorists. However, every year during monsoon, the subways stay shut on most days. Between June and October in 2023, the subway was shut 21 times by public authorities. Ahead of every monsoon, BMC sets up multiple dewatering pumps inside the subway. Civic officials said the proposed drain will be six metres wide and two metres deep. At present, there are three different SWD lines of one metre each. “Since there is no scope of widening the existing drainage networks, we have planned to lay a parallel drain. This project has been backed by IIT-Bombay and it will take four years to complete. As a result, relief to the citizens will not be very …