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Shaun Thompson, who was wrongly identified as a suspect by live facial recognition technology, is challenging the Metropolitan Police in a High Court case described as "stop and search on steroids." He aims to bring attention to the potential dangers of such technology, especially for vulnerable individuals, while the Met defends its use as lawful amidst plans to double its deployments. Want More Context? 🔎

The Library of Congress acknowledged a coding error that led to the temporary deletion of sections of the US Constitution from its website, prompting public concern and discussion. The missing parts were restored within hours, and the Library emphasized the importance of maintaining its digital resources while stating that the issue had been resolved. Want More Context? 🔎

In 2008, a viral video showcased Snowball, an Eleanora cockatoo, dancing to the Backstreet Boys, highlighting birds' ability to synchronize movements to music, a trait once thought unique to humans. Recent research revealed 30 distinct dance moves in various parrot species, suggesting their dancing behavior is more complex than understood, with implications for improving their well-being in captivity. Want More Context? 🔎

I’m excited to announce The Stepback, a weekly subscriber-only newsletter edited by me for The Verge, featuring a new story each Sunday from various writers. The first issue, launching August 10th, will explore topics like auto trends and foldable phones, available exclusively to Verge subscribers for $7 monthly or $50 annually. Want More Context? 🔎

China's automakers are collaborating with software firms to expand globally with driverless cars, despite EU tariffs and security concerns. Baidu plans to supply self-driving vehicles to Lyft for operations in Germany and Britain next year, while Uber partners with Momenta for autonomous vehicles, signaling rapid advancements in China's electric car industry. Want More Context? 🔎

A San Francisco jury found Meta guilty of violating the California Invasion of Privacy Act by collecting sensitive data from users of the Flo period-tracking app without consent, labeling it a 'landmark' victory for the plaintiffs. The case highlighted that Flo shared user data with Facebook through its software development kit, affecting over 3.7 million users during the specified period. Want More Context? 🔎