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From a 10-year-old to a Muppet to a president-elect, NYSE bell-ringers range from famous to obscureNew biometric technology is coming to borders in Europe and the UK, but as reflected in several of most-read articles of the week, it is a work in progress. Atos is getting blamed for EES delays, which are buying the UK time to get its borders in order. That is happening, in part, with an Ingenium-supported trial of biometric self-enrollment technology from Dermalog, iProov, Integrated Biometrics, Thales, Tech5 and others. Ghana’s new biometric passports from Biometric Travel Solutions Ltd and Hungarian ANY Security Printing Company Plc are now being issued, and Veridos CEO Marc-Julian Siewert makes the case for “biometrics on the move” as the future of easier travel. The UK Home Office is holding a second round of by people using their own smartphones for Electronic Travel Authorisation applications. A privacy information notice says the trials will feature a virtual who’s-who of contactless fingerprint developers, including Identy, Dermalog, Veridium, iProov, Telos, IB, Blue Biometrrics, Thales, IDLoop, Sciometrics and Tech5, and be supported by Ingenium. Home Office officials also updated the Justice and Home Affairs Committee on their on Thursday. Technology readiness, contingency measures and costs remain concerns, though the contactless fingerprint enrollment trial may help. The big contract held by Atos and partners for the EU’s biometric border system is turning into a big headache for all involved, with spilling out into public. The company began missing EES targets almost immediately, and was placed under its creditors’ control in November. Maybe a will help. with embedded electronic chips storing biometrics were introduced on Monday, with the promise of improved security and easier travel. Accra-based Biometric Travel Solutions Ltd and Hungarian ANY Security Printing Company Plc are managing the project and printing the ID documents, respectively. Advances in identity verification like “biometrics on the move” represent , Veridos CEO Marc-Julian Siewert argues in a guest post for . Best practices and regulations to protect privacy must be applied across the board, however, to fully unlock the benefits of biometrics. It should go without saying that best practices also involve actually performing the requisite checks, but reports that was the point of failure in JFK’s security system in the case of the woman who stowed away on a Delta flight to Paris. Australia has published a second version of its Digital Services Standard, and its Competition and Consumer Commission took charge of regulating the country’s digital ID system last Sunday. The legislation backing has taken effect, and the government anticipates accrediting more private sector digital identity providers to join Australia Post, IDVerse, Mastercard and Makesure. Papua New Guinea is the latest country to announce intentions to require . A government official noted the dangers of fraud, illegal goods, human trafficking, disinformation and harassment stemming from social media, and an American NGO notes the proliferation of “sorcery accusation related violence.” Draft legislation is expected in January. Sumsub is out as face biometrics provider for the Maldives’ national digital ID, eFaas, with the government of the majority-Muslim bowing to public pressure to cut ties with the UK-registered by Israeli-owned company. , winning the new contract to provide the facial recognition used by the online portal for government services. The U.S. FTC, which regulates advertising, has about the accuracy and lack of bias of its face biometrics and PAD that it cannot back up with evidence. NIST testing does not support the company’s assertions, and the FTC found its claim to have used millions of faces to train its algorithms misleading. The UK is setting up a multi-supplier framework for police to deploy live facial recognition, starting with a tender worth $25 million. Four-year with the BlueLight Commercial consortium are available, and responses are due by December 13. The global digital identity verification market will reach , Juniper Research says, up from $15.2 billion this year. A new report says behavioral biometrics, face biometrics and liveness detection are the key three technologies to combine, but also suggests that “handprints” face a major usability barrier that it does not see for either iris or retina scans. If you spot any interviews, editorials or other content you think we shared share with the people in the biometrics and digital identity community, let us know through the comments below or social media. | | | | |

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street got back to climbing after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 gained 0.8% Wednesday to break a two-day losing streak and finished just short of its all-time high. Big Tech stocks led the way, which drove the Nasdaq composite up 1.8% to top the 20,000 level for the first time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged with a dip of 0.2%. Stocks got a boost as expectations built that the Fed will deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are rising Wednesday after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve . The S&P 500 gained 0.9% and is on track to break its first two-day losing streak in nearly a month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 7 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.8% and was heading for a record. Treasury yields edged higher in the bond market as expectations built that Wednesday’s inflation data will allow the Fed to deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. Traders are betting on a 95% probability of that, according to data from CME Group, up from 89% a day before. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. Wednesday’s report said U.S. consumers paid prices in November that were 2.7% higher than a year earlier. That’s a slight acceleration from October’s inflation rate of 2.6%, but it was exactly what economists were expecting. Another report on inflation at the wholesale level will arrive on Thursday. “The data have given the Fed the ‘all clear’ for next week, and today’s inflation data keep a January cut in active discussion,” according to Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Expectations for a series of cuts to rates by the Fed have been one of the main reasons the S&P 500 has set an all-time high 57 times this year , with the latest coming last week. On Wall Street, Stitch Fix jumped 47.8% after the company that sends clothes to your door reported a smaller loss for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also gave financial forecasts for the current quarter that were better than expected, including for revenue. Albertsons edged down by 0.6% after filing a lawsuit against Kroger, saying it didn’t do enough for their proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement to win regulatory clearance. Albertsons said it’s seeking billions of dollars in damages from Kroger, whose stock rose 0.6%. A day earlier, judges in separate cases in Oregon and Washington nixed the supermarket giants’ merger. The grocers contended a combination could have helped them compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon, but critics said it would hurt competition. After terminating the merger agreement Albertsons said it plans to boost its dividend 25% and increased the size of its program to buy back its own stock. Mondelez, the company behind Oreo and other food brands, climbed 2.2% after announcing a plan to send cash to shareholders by buying back up to $9 billion of its own stock. The program replaces a prior $6 billion plan, which had about $2.8 billion of capacity remaining and would have otherwise expired at the end of next year. On the losing end of Wall Street, Macy’s fell 2.3% after cutting some of its financial forecasts for the full year of 2024, including for how much profit it expects to make off each $1 of revenue. Dave & Buster’s Entertainment sank 18.7% after reporting a worse loss for the latest quarter than expected. It also said CEO Chris Morris has resigned, and the board has been working with an executive-search firm for the last few months to find its next permanent leader. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.27% from 4.23% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, rose to 4.16% from 4.14%. In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of Europe and Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was an outlier and slipped 0.8% as Chinese leaders convened an annual planning meeting in Beijing that is expected to set economic policies and growth targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1%, up for a second straight day as it climbs back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. ___ AP Writers Matt Ott and Zimo Zhong contributed. Stan Choe, The Associated Press

It's almost Christmas once again, so it's time to dream a little and hope Santa grants our wishes. or signup to continue reading As many people wrap up their working year, a lot head off on a road trip either to be with family for festivities, or for a long-awaited holiday break. With this in mind, the editorial team has put together a list of its dream road trip cars. Whether it's a low-slung sports car, comfortable executive tourer, all-terrain beast, or a mixture of all of the above, there's no hypothetical budget holding us back this time around. While many of us lust over classic cars, for this challenge we've stuck strictly with new cars that you can currently buy in Australia. Here's what we chose for our ultimate road trip cars. There is nothing like a Rolls-Royce, and when it comes to a road trip, I couldn't think of a better car to eat up the miles in as you cruise from one destination to another. Having spent a lot of time in both the and , my only reason for choosing the Roller is its presence on the road. Otherwise, either of these British super luxury SUVs is ideal for any road trip. To be fair, my is 90 per cent as good as the Cullinan for about 1/7th the price, so that's a far cheaper and more practical solution for a road trip, and you won't look completely out of place the minute you leave the CBD. The open-ended nature of this question forced me to think especially hard about my priorities, and I landed at adequate seating for family and friends, plenty of boot space to stack up presents, a luxurious cabin, and sweet driving dynamics for a beachside blast. Pretty fussy, I know. But thankfully such a car exists, in the form of the . Based on the , the BMW Alpina B3 GT Touring is like an with a prettier face, unique features, and arguably even more curb appeal. Under the bonnet it packs a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine producing 389kW of power and 730Nm of torque... healthy to say the least. The B3 also gains unique Alpina styling – just check it out in Alpina Green Metallic paint with the 20-spoke gold alloys! Inside, I'd opt for the full merino leather package in brown, which dials comfort up to 11. You'll be paying around $200,000 for a fully specced example of the BMW Alpina B3 GT Touring, but I can't imagine a better vehicle in which to rack up kilometres over the Christmas break. My ultimate road trip car would need to be a large off-road SUV, to fit all my gear and allow me to head off the beaten track, and the hottest property in that market segment right now is the new . But as good as it looks and drives, the new 250 Series also brings mega price hikes, so much so it makes even the look cheap. While the Prado now starts at a cool $72,500 before on-roads, you can get a rear-drive twin-turbo four-cylinder turbo-diesel Everest with more power and a 10-speed auto from just $54,240 before on-roads, or the 4×4 version from only $59,240 before on-roads. Or you could get a lusty Everest Sport V6 from $74,640 before on-roads – about $2000 more than a base Prado – or even the go-anywhere Tremor V6 from $76,590 before on-roads, which is still less than a Prado GXL (from $79,990 before on-roads) and way more affordable than its 2.8-litre Prado Altitude equivalent (from $92,700 before on-roads). Given it delivers similar off-road capability, seven-seat flexibility, technology and refinement for far more sensible money, it's no wonder Aussies are voting with their feet for the locally designed and engineered Everest, which will become the nation's favourite large SUV for the first time this year. Bit of a random one, but in a world dominated by SUVs, I didn't want to pick something a little different. The is a forgotten gem, using the capable A6 Avant as a base, jacking it up and fitting adaptive air suspension for a cushy ride. As standard, the A6 allroad's '45 TDI' spec V6 diesel offers a healthy 183kW and 600Nm for effortless and refined cruising, while claiming to use just 6.6L/100km on the combined cycle – meaning nearly 1000km per fill of its 63-litre tank. It's a shame the allroad is now on its way out to make way for the new A6 e-tron coming in 2025. Perhaps we'll see a hybridised A7 allroad at some point, or even an all-electric A6 allroad e-tron somewhere down the track. Anyway, #savethewagons Given I have no budget this time, I'm going all out. My ideal road trip means long stints on the highway and the occasional off-road jaunt, which leaves me with a few options. One that stands out the most is the , which soaks up highway kilometres like nothing and can also carve up virtually any off-road track. In particular I'd go for the 110 OCTA which is a new twin-turbo V8 flagship, set to arrive in local showrooms from March 2025. I know it's a little late for a Christmas present, but Santa knows no bounds. At $355,588 drive-away for Victorian buyers in Edition One guise it's eye-wateringly expensive, but it's filled to the gills with standard equipment and unique touches. I'll take it in Faroe Green exterior paint with the Khaki/Ebony perforated Ultrafabric upholstery. Although it doesn't feature JLR's iconic 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, I'd still gladly take the keys to this BMW twin-turbo V8-powered off-road beast and go for a fang. Both the and are large, comfortable sedans with air suspension and available fuel-efficient powertrains. The A8 50 TDI and long-wheelbase 50 TDI L pack a 210kW/600Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 with a 48V mild-hybrid system, and fuel economy of between 6.6 and 6.7L/100km. The LS, in contrast, offers an available 3.5-litre V6 hybrid with 264kW and claimed fuel economy of 6.8L/100km. While I haven't driven the A8, I have spent time with an LS which wafted down the road like a feather floating onto a cloud. And that was the "sporty" LS500 F Sport! Ok, perhaps something with a bit more ground clearance than these two would be preferable if we're road-tripping through regional Australia and its often shocking roads, but I'm a sedan man at heart. So which is it, a German diesel or a Japanese hybrid? I'm not sure. Give me around $230,000 and I'll try to figure it out. You're going to want to be comfortable on a road trip, and there's no doubt the is more than capable of meeting that criteria. The luxury Prado is large outside, spacious inside, and equipped with everything you could possibly need like a 14.0-inch infotainment system, five USB-C ports, tri-zone climate control, as well as even a full-size spare wheel for some extra security. Better yet, the "base" GX550 Luxury is a seven-seater capacity, which means all your friends and family can come along for the ride. If you're like me who would probably be taking a road trip through Victoria's High Country and out to the state's east coast, you'll likely be travelling some rough rural roads and some steep inclines all on the same route. I've found the GX is able to deal with each scenario fairly well, with its comfortable ride and quiet cabin making for comfortable hours behind the wheel. It'll have no problem with power either, because that 3.4-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 packs plenty of punch at 260kW and 650Nm. Fuel economy might be the only concern given Lexus quotes 12.3L/100km on the combined cycle, but expect that figure to be lower after prolonged stints on higher-speed roads. Equally, there is quite the price to overcome at $116,000 before on-road costs. If you can get past that, why not road-trip in (GX550) Luxury? A fast wagon. That's just about every Dad's dream, provided you don't want to go off-road or look at any potholes. As I get older, my desire for practicality has risen, but the love for performance hasn't faded. The takes what is an extremely capable performance car and adds extra space with minimal compromise to either its go-fast characteristics or luxury styling. I'm not interested in going off the beaten path, I just want to get to my destination in comfort, but once there I want to explore the countryside and not regret passing up on a suitable car for the twisties. I was fortunate enough to drive the B3 GT sedan back-to-back with an M3 a few years ago, and the Alpina reminded me of my old G6E Turbo – if it was all-wheel drive, even more powerful and lavishly equipped with modern technology. I truly believe that so long as you're not going off-road, it's the jack of all trades, plus it has the 'if you know, you know' feeling which you just can't get in the hot BMW M cars. Now this is a topic I can weigh in on! I plan on doing a lap of Australia in the near future, and while my holds a special place in my heart, if I had to pick my ultimate road trip car, it'd be a . I know, shocker, right? But hear me out! When it comes to outback reliability, Toyota really is unmatched. The LC70 might look and feel like it time travelled straight from the 90s, but that's exactly what makes it perfect. The basic electronics means you can splash through creek crossings without turning your rig into an expensive paperweight — and if anything does go wrong, every country town will have the parts you need. Now, I'd love to brag about having the V8, but since Toyota has recently axed it, I'll have to settle for the 2.8-litre four-cylinder (my left leg will thank me later). And of course, I wouldn't hit the road in a stock LC70 — where's the fun in that? No, I'm dreaming big here. Think roof conversion (when available for the new model), rear fitout, ECU remap, lifted suspension, 35s, bullbar, snorkel, and obviously an exhaust upgrade loud enough that you would be able to hear me coming from a mile away. Basically, if I won the lottery tomorrow, the mods list would be longer than the trip itself! But in summary, tough as nails, packed with space, and impossible to kill – the LC70 is my perfect road trip rig! Money no object, I'd be climbing into a , with the Ram Box and a canopy fitted. It's the peak of comfort and practicality, it's reasonably economical at highway speeds, and will handle virtually any terrain you could throw it at. Plus, it looks downright bad-ass in black-on-black. I think this one is a no brainer. A vehicle that can go anywhere, is quick, makes noise and can be decked out with endless accessories is all that you'll ever need for a road trip. And it's the perfect vehicle to help recover Alborz when he gets stuck in his land-going houseboat. Content originally sourced from: Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will notify runners today of their selection status for the 2025 event. The race, which is the final event in the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series, continues to see unprecedented interest with more than 160,000 individuals applying for a chance to participate. Those who secure an entry into the race will join another record-breaking field with more than 53,000 participants expected to cross the finish line in on . Today's selection shows growing interest and participation in the Shamrock Shuffle Run, 13.1 and Chicago Marathon, which together form the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. In 2024, the events welcomed more than 81,000 finishers, with 2,700 completing all three Series events. As enthusiasm in the events builds, event organizers are excited to unveil a new look and feel for the third rendition of the Series. The new logos connect each event and celebrate the unique attributes that the local and global running communities associate with the popular road races. "Today we welcome a new field of participants to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and launch the next chapter of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series," said Executive Race Director . "When we started the Series in 2023, our goal was to celebrate the running community, from individuals discovering the sport for the first time to our longtime participants. We continue to be humbled by the running community's enthusiasm and embrace of the events and we're excited to launch a new look that celebrates , the spirit of each race and the achievement made possible through the dedication of thousands of runners." Individuals interested in participating in the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series are encouraged to register early, as all races are expected to sell out in 2025. Continue reading for more information about the events that make up the Chicago Distance Series. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on . Runners who receive an entry through today's drawing will join those who guaranteed their entry into the race during the four-week application window. Guaranteed entries include Bank of America Chicago Marathon legacy finishers, time qualifiers, international tour group participants, charity runners, 2024 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series finishers and those who cancelled their 2024 race entries. Runners who did not receive an entry through the drawing can still sign up through the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Program. Since 2002, the Charity Program has generated more than for local, national and global causes. The 2025 Charity Program includes 217 nonprofit organizations raising funds related to 10 cause categories: Advocacy, Animal Rights and Welfare, Education, Environment, First Responder and Military, Healthcare, Research, Social Service, Sports and Youth Development. Individuals who register to run with an official charity at this time are required to raise a minimum of . For a list of official charities and information on how to register by joining a charity team, go to . For the latest event updates, registered participants and community members are encouraged to visit the which is available at . The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will take place on . The fourth annual half marathon is set to welcome more than 9,000 finishers on a course that weaves through the historic parks and boulevards of the West Side, starting and finishing in Garfield Park. Following the race, participants and community members are encouraged to celebrate at the Race Day Festival, featuring a mix of entertainment, health and wellness activities and community activations including the West Wellness Walk, a 1.31-mile walk on . Additional details about the 2025 event and registration information are available at . The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle will take place on . This beloved tradition in its 44 year is regarded as the official kickoff to the running season and a continuation of the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The race is set to welcome more than 24,000 participants to a one-of-a-kind Run (4.97 miles) through Loop. Fitness enthusiasts looking for shorter distance events are encouraged to join The Mile event on , or the 2-Mile Walk on Sunday. All three events will start and finish in . Additional details about the 2025 event and registration information are available at . For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the and . Phone: 1.312.992.6618 , Bank of America, Phone: 1.312.992.2370 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bank of America CorporationNebraska opponent preview: Everything you need to know about Iowa

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I Absolutely Prefer a Roth IRA to a Traditional IRA for Retirement Savings. Here's Why.MAUPIN — The No. 5-ranked South Wasco County High Redsides capped a fabulous season by advancing to the OSAA Class 1A six-man football semifinals where they lost, 40-30, on Nov. 23 against top-ranked Powers. The game was played at Cottage Grove High School, where the Redsides finished their season with an 8-4 record, while the No. 1-ranked Cruisers (11-0) advanced to the championship game against Harper. “We took a great group of kids who have been playing football together for a long time and we built them into something bigger than we expected and they were able to compete at a really high level this year,” said Coach Mike Waine. “When we look back on the season, we can proudly say that the only teams we lost to, were the teams in the state championship game. We played both of those teams early in the season and when we met them again, we played them even better.” The contest was a rematch of an Aug. 30 season opening nonleague loss between the two squads, which Powers won, 66-29, at home. “We had several opportunities to possibly get a win against Powers, but it just wasn’t meant to be for us this year,” said Waine. South Wasco took the lead at the outset when junior receiver George Barnett (five catches, 147 yards receiving) scored on a 56-yard touchdown reception on a pass from senior quarterback Storm McCoy (18-for-33, 431 yards passing, four touchdowns). Sophomore Marcel Sandoval kicked the two-point PAT, lifting the Redsides in front 8-0 with 9:01 left in the first quarter. The Redsides remained on top for most of the opening quarter until the Cruisers scored a touchdown with 1:39 left, making it 13-8 and they never trailed again. Both squads scored two second-quarter touchdowns: South Wasco senior Marcos Chavez scored on a 14-yard touchdown reception on a McCoy pass; Coy Shirley scored on an 18-yard touchdown pass from McCoy. The Cruisers outscored the Redsides 14-8 in the third quarter, to make the score final. The Redsides’ TD came from Gavin Hagan (seven catches, 190 yards receiving) on an 88-yard receptioin from McCoy. It was final prep football game for seniors McCoy, Hagan, Nicholas Packard, Coy Shirley, Chavez and Xavior Baca. Hagan led the Redsides defensively with a team leading 12 tackles. Waine said: “The seniors are an incredible group of athletes, and they were probably the smartest guys that we’ve ever had on the football team. We were able to turn them loose on audibles on offense while letting the receivers choose their own routes to run. They were the most intelligent group we’ve ever had because they were able to execute defensive schemes with every formation that we had. “They were a great crew and they were good leaders for the younger guys; so, they set the bar high for sure.”

President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status. While immigration officials have used the tech for years, an October letter from the Department of Homeland Security obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how those tools — some of them powered by AI — help make life-altering decisions for immigrants, including whether they should be detained or surveilled. One algorithm, for example, ranks immigrants with a “Hurricane Score,” ranging from 1-5, to assess whether someone will “abscond” from the agency's supervision. The letter, sent by DHS Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Eric Hysen to the immigrant rights group Just Futures Law, revealed that the score calculates the potential risk that an immigrant — with a pending case — will fail to check in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The algorithm relies on several factors, he said, including an immigrant’s number of violations and length of time in the program, and whether the person has a travel document. Hysen wrote that ICE officers consider the score, among other information, when making decisions about an immigrant’s case. “The Hurricane Score does not make decisions on detention, deportation, or surveillance; instead, it is used to inform human decision-making,” Hysen wrote. Also included in the government’s tool kit is a mobile app called SmartLINK that uses facial matching and can track an immigrant’s specific location. Nearly 200,000 people without legal status who are in removal proceedings are enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention program, under which certain immigrants can live in the U.S. while their immigration cases are pending. In exchange, SmartLINK and GPS trackers used by ICE rigorously surveil them and their movements. The phone application draws on facial matching technology and geolocation data, which has been used before to find and arrest those using the app. Just Futures Law wrote to Hysen earlier this year, questioning the fairness of using an algorithm to assess whether someone is a flight risk and raising concerns over how much data SmartLINK collects. Such AI systems, which score or screen people, are used widely but remain largely unregulated even though some have been found to discriminate on race, gender or other protected traits. DHS said in an email that it is committed to ensuring that its use of AI is transparent and safeguards privacy and civil rights while avoiding biases. The agency said it is working to implement the Biden administration’s requirements on using AI , but Hysen said in his letter that security officials may waive those requirements for certain uses. Trump has publicly vowed to repeal Biden's AI policy when he returns to the White House in January. “DHS uses AI to assist our personnel in their work, but DHS does not use the outputs of AI systems as the sole basis for any law enforcement action or denial of benefits,” a spokesperson for DHS told the AP. Trump has not revealed how he plans to carry out his promised deportation of an estimated 11 million people living in the country illegally. Although he has proposed invoking wartime powers, as well as military involvement, the plan would face major logistical challenges — such as where to keep those who have been detained and how to find people spread across the country — that AI-powered surveillance tools could potentially address. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, did not answer questions about how they plan to use DHS’ tech, but said in a statement that “President Trump will marshal every federal and state power necessary to institute the largest deportation operation” in American history. Over 100 civil society groups sent a letter on Friday urging the Office of Management and Budget to require DHS to comply with the Biden administration’s guidelines. OMB did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Just Futures Law’s executive director, Paromita Shah, said if immigrants are scored as flight risks, they are more likely to remain in detention, "limiting their ability to prepare a defense in their case in immigration court, which is already difficult enough as it is.” SmartLINK, part of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, is run by BI Inc., a subsidiary of the private prison company The GEO Group. The GEO Group also contracts with ICE to run detention centers. ICE is tight-lipped about how it uses SmartLINK’s location feature to find and arrest immigrants. Still, public records show that during Trump’s first term in 2018, Manassas, Virginia-based employees of BI Inc. relayed immigrants’ GPS locations to federal authorities, who then arrested over 40 people. In a report last year to address privacy issues and concerns, DHS said that the mobile app includes security features that “prohibit access to information on the participant’s mobile device, with the exception of location data points when the app is open.” But the report notes that there remains a risk that data collected from people "may be misused for unauthorized persistent monitoring.” Such information could also be stored in other ICE and DHS databases and used for other DHS mission purposes, the report said. On investor calls earlier this month, private prison companies were clear-eyed about the opportunities ahead. The GEO Group’s executive chairman George Christopher Zoley said that he expects the incoming Trump administration to “take a much more aggressive approach regarding border security as well as interior enforcement and to request additional funding from Congress to achieve these goals.” “In GEO’s ISAP program, we can scale up from the present 182,500 participants to several hundreds of thousands, or even millions of participants,” Zoley said. That same day, the head of another private prison company told investors he would be watching closely to see how the new administration may change immigrant monitoring programs. “It’s an opportunity for multiple vendors to engage ICE about the program going forward and think about creative and innovative solutions to not only get better outcomes, but also scale up the program as necessary,” Damon Hininger, CEO of the private prison company CoreCivic Inc. said on an earnings call. GEO did not respond to requests for comment. In a statement, CoreCivic said that it has played “a valued but limited role in America’s immigration system” for both Democrats and Republicans for over 40 years. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Christian Shumate's 22 points helped McNeese defeat NCAA Division-member LeTourneau 103-69 on Saturday night. Shumate also contributed five rebounds for the Cowboys (5-4). Quadir Copeland added 20 points while shooting 7 of 8 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line while they also had nine rebounds, 11 assists, and three steals. Sincere Parker had 16 points and went 7 of 11 from the field. The Yellow Jackets were led by Deonte Jackson, who posted 21 points, five assists and seven steals. Walker Blaine added 14 points and four assists for LeTourneau. Caedmon Liebengood also had 14 points. McNeese visits Mississippi State in its next matchup on December 14. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

See ‘Wicked’ in Theaters, Stream ‘Out of My Mind’ on Disney+ and More Billboard Family Hits of the WeekATLANTA — The first half of the SEC Championship game between powerhouses Texas and Georgia featured 9 total points – six for the Horns and three for the Bulldogs. At halftime, Texas had more penalties than points, something Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian mentioned as he was heading off to the locker room after the first two quarters. When asked by ESPN’s sideline reporter how Texas cleans some of that up, Sark didn’t mince words, suggesting things haven’t quite been called down the middle. “Well, hopefully they call them for holding one of these times, too,” Sark said. That was followed by a couple seconds of awkward silence before Sarkisian headed off. In the first half, Texas was penalized eight times for 80 yards. Georgia had two penalties for 19 yards. Texas’ offense was moving the ball in the first half, but failed to get into the end zone. Quarterback Quinn Ewers was 16 of 25 for 228 yards. RELATED: Who is Georgia's backup QB? Here's who entered the game for an injured Carson Beck