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Council votes to further ALPR audit at cost of $6,000

Council votes to further ALPR audit at cost of $6,000

Council majority rejects progressive push to suspend data sharing
In a 4-3 split vote, the Chico City Council has directed the police department to purchase a $6,000 Motorola software subscription that might enable an audit of license plate reader data sharing. At a special Sept. 21 session, the City Council also voted down progressive-led efforts to pause use of the city’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) network and establish …

CUSD to consider AI committee this evening

The Chico Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 and discuss a proposed AI and technology advisory committee. The board will meet at the Pleasant Valley High School Center for the Arts at 1475 East Ave., Chico.

During the past few months, CUSD has been the subject of community concern over its deployment of new technologies, including the adoption of artificially intelligent security cameras.

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September 23, 6:00pm CUSD to discuss tech committee
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