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AI startup WindBorne is outperforming government weather agencies by combining proprietary data collection with advanced modeling. The company uses a fleet of around 400 high-altitude balloons to gather unique atmospheric data, which is then used to refine its forecasting models.
Elastic has released version 9.4.2 of the Elastic Stack. This is a security-focused update that addresses potential vulnerabilities found in previous versions. All users are strongly encouraged to upgrade their deployments to this latest version to ensure their systems remain secure and protected.
The FBI is planning to spend up to $36 million for nationwide access to a commercial database of automated license plate reader (ALPR) data. This would enable the agency to query and track vehicle movements across the United States and its territories for law enforcement purposes.
The FBI has announced plans to purchase access to a nationwide network of license plate readers. The agency is seeking contracts with vendors who can provide "near real-time" data from cameras across the U.S. to track subjects for its Directorate of Intelligence.