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NonePresident-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 decisions over whether an immigrant 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 the incoming administration plans 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.phmacao app 。

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No. 7 Alabama looks to remain in playoff contention with a visit to OklahomaNews: Optoelectronics 26 November 2024 POET expands capacity to meet AI infrastructure demand POET Technologies Inc of Toronto, Ontario, Canada — designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer, photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and light sources for the data-center, telecom and artificial intelligence (AI) markets — is to expand its optical engine production capacity in Malaysia. The firm also announced that it has signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Quanzhou Sanan Optical Communication Technology Co Ltd (SAIC) to transfer to POET its 24.8% stake in the China-based joint venture Super Photonics Xiamen (SPX), along with all the production equipment previously leased by SAIC to SPX. With control of SPX, POET now has the flexibility to implement its ‘China Plus One’ strategy to locate its wafer-scale assembly operations outside China. Concurrently, the firm has been negotiating with several contract manufacturers in Malaysia to become the focal point for POET’s wafer-scale assembly of optical engines and expects to sign an agreement in November and to start operations by the end of the year. "The addition of wafer-scale equipment to our assembly & test operations will significantly expand our production capacity to cover the projected needs of our customers for 800G optical engines being sold to AI networks through 2026,” notes POET’s chairman & CEO Dr Suresh Venkatesan. "We can now project an assembly & test capacity exceeding 1 million optical engines per year, all dedicated to the 800G-and-higher-speed transceivers required for AI clusters.” The 24.8% equity stake represents SAIC’s entire ownership position in the JV. With no other shareholders, SPX will become a wholly owned subsidiary of POET and will continue to assemble optical engines for sale in China, adopting the POET company name. The MOU is binding and is also subject to definitive agreements, which are expected to be signed by the end of November. Expansion of IR activities POET has entered into an agreement with 1123963 B.C Ltd DBA CAPITALIZ ON IT to conduct market awareness and marketing services, commencing on 15 November 2024 and terminating on 15 February 2025. The nature of the services to be provided by CAPITALIZ include, but are not limited to, advice, content development, media buying and distribution, and marketing services through social media channels. POET will pay CAPITALIZ a total of US$90,000 for its services, split over the term of the contract in accordance with the services rendered. See related items: POET and Mitsubishi Electric Collaborate to advance AI Networks POET streamlines global engineering organization in response to AI market demand Tags: POET Visit: www.poet-technologies.com

Harry and Meghan’s polo docuseries to highlight ‘grit behind the glamour’Ex-supreme court president backs assisted dying law changeSUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eGain (Nasdaq: EGAN), the AI Knowledge Management platform for business, announced today that its Board of Directors approved an extension to the stock repurchase program from November 14, 2024, until the earlier of (i) the date the aggregate amount of shares that can be repurchased under the stock repurchase program have been repurchased and (ii) November 14, 2025. "This extension underscores our belief that our shares are undervalued and reinforces our confidence in the significant growth potential of the AI knowledge market. With our strong balance sheet, we believe we are well-positioned to expand our market presence in knowledge management while delivering value to shareholders through our ongoing buyback program," said Ashu Roy, eGain’s CEO. As of November 15, 2024, eGain has repurchased approximately $27.6 million of shares of its common stock under its stock repurchase program, leaving approximately $12.4 million of shares of its common stock available for repurchase after the increase. Under the stock repurchase program, eGain may purchase shares of common stock on a discretionary basis from time to time through open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions at prices deemed appropriate by eGain. In addition, at the discretion of eGain, open market repurchase of common stock may also be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which would permit common stock to be repurchased when eGain might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The timing and number of shares repurchased will be determined based on an evaluation of market conditions and other factors, including stock price, trading volume, general business and market conditions, and capital availability. The stock repurchase program does not obligate eGain to acquire a specified number of shares and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time at eGain’s discretion without notice. The stock repurchase program will be funded using existing cash or future cash flows. About eGain eGain AI Knowledge Hub helps businesses improve experience and reduce cost by delivering trusted, consumable answers. Visit www.egain.com for more info. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation: statements regarding the timing, scope, and funding of our stock repurchase program; our belief that our shares are undervalued; our belief that we are well-positioned to expand our market presence; our focus, growth potential and market opportunity; and the expected benefits of our products. The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involves risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to: risks to our business, operating results, and financial condition; the pace of technological advancements in generative AI and the adaptability of our services to incorporate these advancements; market demand for AI-enabled solutions; risks associated with new product releases and new services and products features; risks that customer demand may fluctuate or decrease; risks that we are unable to collect unbilled contractual commitments, particularly in the current economic environment; risks that our lengthy sales cycles may negatively affect our operating results; currency risks; our ability to capitalize on customer engagement; risks related to our reliance on a relatively small number of customers for a substantial portion of our revenue; our ability to compete successfully and manage growth; our ability to develop and expand strategic and third party distribution channels; risks related to our international operations; our ability to continue to innovate; our strategy of making investments in sales to drive growth; general political or destabilizing events, including war, intensified international hostilities, conflict or acts of terrorism; the effect of legislative initiatives or proposals, statutory changes, governmental or other applicable regulations and/or changes in industry requirements, including those addressing data privacy, cyber-security and cross-border data transfers; and other risks detailed from time to time in eGain’s public filings, including eGain’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024, and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. We assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. eGain, the eGain logo, and all other eGain product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of eGain Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company names and products mentioned in this release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. MKR Investor Relations Todd Kehrli or Jim Byers Phone: 323-468-2300 Email: egan@mkr-group.comHome | We’ll use the conference to come with a plan to rebuild: Dlamini EFF Secretary-General Marshall Dlamini says they will use the national conference to come up with a programme of action that will help the party rebuild after losing support in the May 2024 election. “It’s not just EFF KZN that lost. It’s a EFF in South Africa that lost votes. That is why this (dedication) here to reflect on that, but to come to the National People’s Assembly to deal with the issues of elections, which we say what we do we do as an organisation? How do we rebuild in KZN? But the people of KZN must be rest assured that EFF is here to stay, this is their organisation. We’re going to rebuild; we are going to defend; we are going to go and regain our votes, but we’re not going to do that in panic. We’re going to be guided by the National Assembly that is going to give us a program of action for the next five years, which will talk to the 2026 local elections including the 2029 national election,” says Dlamini. speaking at the EFF’s Gauteng provincial general assembly, leader Julius Malema says that the party’s leadership was warned of an electoral decline in KZN, ahead of the May 29 elections as a result of infiltration within the party. The EFF which received close to 10% of support in the 2019 elections, dropped by two percentage points in the elections in KZN following the emergence of uMkhonto weSizwe Party. KZN is the same province that its former EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu was deployed to. Addressing party delegates at the Gauteng Provincial General Assembly in Benoni, Malema says that the EFF did all that it could to intervene in the province. “As an intervention, we even went as far as carefully framing the removal of the head of this organizational decay from KwaZulu-Natal and saying that he would be supported by the Secretary-General while redeploying him to the Eastern Cape where organizational work had already been consolidated. These are the lengths we went to protect the dignity of someone who goes around today claiming that he was ill-treated in the EFF,” says Malema. Malema also reflected on those he said betrayed the party, adding infiltration within the ranks started long before the recent exodus of high-ranking members. Meanwhile, Dlamini says the party will not provide any support to one of their leaders deployed in the Nongoma Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Dlamini was speaking on the sidelines of the party’s General Assembly in Durban. The event comes ahead of the party’s national conference in December . The leader in question, alongside three others, was arrested on Friday and will appear in the Nongoma Magistrates Court on Monday. Dlamini says while it’s not clear at this stage what the charges are, the party will not tolerate members who are involved in corrupt activities. “We are not interfering. The Hawks are doing what they have to do. He must go and answer for himself. He’s deployed to make sure that the municipality runs on behalf of our people in Nongoma. There’s services to be delivered. So, if he’s involved in something else, that’s his own business. Be rest assured, the EFF in KZN and nationally will never interfere with that because ours is to make sure that we deploy the best of the best – corrupt-free people that are transparent. People who are obsessed with service delivery and to deliver for communities. So, we will allow that process to unfold,” he said. SABC © 2024

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Washington CommandersArticle content Taylor Swift fans will be back in full effect as she performs the last of her Toronto shows before heading to Vancouver to wind down the glorious and seemingly never-ending Eras Tour. Recommended Videos The 120th annual Santa Claus Parade will also hit the city streets on Sunday at 12:30 p.m., along with the 5K Holly Jolly Fun Run that kicks off before the festivities start so make sure you check out the parade route and road closures before heading out. Here’s what else you need to know to make the necessary plans. Holiday Magic The Bloor-Yorkville BIA celebrates the return of the holiday season by illuminating the neighbourhood with a one-of-a-kind display of festive lighting as residents and visitors shop, dine and take in the attractions along the tree-lined streets. Get merry and bright with a free outdoor concert featuring JUNO-winning singer-songwriter Rêve and opening act Nicolina and lighting ceremony that kick things off on Cumberland St. and the Village of Yorkville Park on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and enjoy the lights through to Dec. 31. For more information, click here . A post shared by Bloor-Yorkville (@blooryorkville) Gluten Free Garage Bake Sale A curated lineup of more than 50 gluten-free vendors offering an irresistible range of savoury and sweet baked goods, baking products, and fresh food prepared onsite will have you drooling while you shop. Put on your bib and head to Wychwood Barns at 601 Christie St. on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For tickets and more information, click here . Riverside Holiday Market Bring on the festive cheer with live music, hot chocolate, photos with Santa, holiday kids’ crafts and treats, shopping from more than 20 local vendors and more. And don’t forget the scavenger hunt for the launch of the Queen Street East Winter Windows Showcase . Join the fun at Riverside Common Park on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, click here . Movember Polar Dip For those who partook as well as supported in raising awareness and funds for men’s health, show off your ‘staches and brave the cold waters or cheer on your people. Dive in at Woodbine Beach at Ashbridges Bay on Saturday with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m., the dip itself at 2 p.m., and the beach social at 2:30 p.m. There’s also a warm-up and hangout at Black Lab Brewing at 818 Eastern Ave. following the events until 7 p.m. For more information, click here . A post shared by Movember Polar Dip 🇨🇦 (@movemberpolardip) Weesageechak Begins to Dance The annual development and showcase festival presented by Native Earth Performing Arts features new work and works in progress including theatre, a family musical, dance, music, literature, and comedy. Behold the magnificence at Aki Studio at 585 Dundas St. E. until Dec. 1. For tickets, the schedule and more information, click here . Whitby Lights the Night Festival Listen to live music and take part in seasonal activities like cookie-decorating and ornament–making while shopping the Whitby Farmer’s Market At Night, which will have even more food vendors for a quick, delicious bite as more than 200,000 lights are illuminated for all to enjoy. Head to Whitby Civic Park on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The lights will continue until Jan. 5. For more information, click here . Light up the Square Relish the lighting of the grand Christmas tree and the opening of Mississauga’s largest outdoor ice rink (depending on weather, of course) while enjoying live entertainment, grabbing a bite from amazing food trucks, shop artisanal vendors, check out dazzling art installations and so much more. Head to Celebration Square on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, click here . RECOMMENDED VIDEO Anything Roots Post Pop-Up The Canadian-born global life style brand and home of your favourite sweats is using holiday greeting cards to tap into the thoughtfulness of the season with a pop-up that invites guests to write personalized messages to loved ones across Canada, which Roots will mail free of charge, rekindling the joy of sharing the sweet notes. Get personal and cheery at The Well from Friday until Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Toronto Christmas Pet Show Get ready for some furry fun featuring interactive activations, dog and cat shows, creative grooming demos, celebrity pets and a pet-focused marketplace. Head to the International Centre in Mississauga on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For tickets and more information, click here . A post shared by Chelsea Chic Senior Italian Greyhound (@iggychelseaandme)

WEBSTER – Fredonia’s Elizabeth Pucci-Schaefer grabbed all the limelight at Friday’s girls state diving championship at the Webster Aquatic Center. The senior won with a stellar score of 503.50 to begin the weekend’s competition. Fredonia’s Elizabeth Pucci-Schaefer, shown earlier this season, won the state diving championship on Friday. At Saturday’s girls swim finals, a handful of Western New Yorkers grabbed some of the spotlight, as well. “The whole weekend, they did a very, very nice job,” Williamsville East coach Chris Miller said of his swimmers, as well as others from Section VI and the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association. “The experience is huge, and we don’t have any seniors.” Sacred Heart Academy-Hempstead won the team competition with 240 points. Williamsville East was the top Section VI team, placing 12th with 80 points. Lockport was 25th with 40 points, and Sacred Heart-Buffalo was 30th with 33.5. Williamsville South’s Bridget Reilly was the first WNY athlete to compete in the finals. Seeded 10th, the junior placed ninth with a time of 1:53.33 in the 200-yard freestyle. She steadily moved up throughout the race to earn a place on the medals stand. “It was her lifetime best,” Williamsville South coach Rick Graupp said. “She’s a gamer. She super-competitive, works very hard. And she was coming off a bit of a knee injury.” North Tonawanda junior Meredith Roberts finished 10th in the 200 IM in 2:10.09. It was slightly slower than her preliminary time Friday, but it was still strong against a deep lineup. The 50 free featured three WNY swimmers in the field of 10. Williamsville East’s Lauren Golden clocked 23.78 to place fifth, Sacred Heart’s Maya Huntress took sixth in 23:83 and Lockport sophomore Leah Gaskill wound up 10th in 24:02. “Leah broke the school record and her personal best time,” Lockport coach Ron Zugelder said after the meet. “She was a little tight today, and she was a little disappointed in her time. But it was a tight final. All 10 of the girls’ times were bunched, and every one of them thought they could win it, so there are nine of them who are probably disappointed. But I am so proud of her. She has two years to build on it.” Huntress was next for WNY finalists, and she placed sixth in the 100 butterfly. Her time of 56.93 was a big improvement from her prelim time, and served notice that the junior could contend for the crown in 2025. Lockport’s team of Ellie Gaskill, Burke, Samantha Call and Leah Gaskill took eighth in 1:39.67, and Williamsville East was 10th with a 1:39.78 in the 200 free relay. Roberts swam a stellar 1:04.72 in the 100 breaststroke to take fourth. The junior dropped her time by 1.3 seconds from the prelims. That set up the final race of the day, the 400 free relay. Williamsville East’s team of Phoebe Risch, Lennon Anderson, Isabelle Ocque and Golden clocked 3:42.52 for ninth. “I’m really proud of what we did as a team,” Golden said. “Personally, I wish I had a better time.” “I feel pretty good about my times and how the team rallied,” Risch said. “It’s a really exciting meet, and there are really, really good swimmers here.” Beside Pucci-Schaefer’s win, other local divers placed on Friday. Elayna Pitts was 13th for Frewsburg with 423.15, Fredonia’s Leah Marsh was 16th with 408 points, Niagara Falls’ Torianne Franke was 17th with a score of 402.70 and Clarence’s Ainslee Graham was 19th with 392.35 points. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!