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Chicago to stop using controversial gunshot detection technology this year

Chicago to stop using controversial gunshot detection technology this year

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago won’t renew its ShotSpotter contract and plans to stop using the controversial gunshot detection system later this year, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office announced Tuesday.

The system, which relies on an artificial intelligence algorithm and network of microphones to identify gunshots, has been criticized for inaccuracy, racial bias and law enforcement misuse. An Associated Press investigation of the technology detailed how police and prosecutors used ShotSpotter data as evidence in charging a Chicago grandfather with murder before a judge dismissed the case due to insufficient evidence.

Chicago’s contract with SoundThinking, a public safety technology company that says its ShotSpotter tool is used in roughly 150 cities, expires Friday. The city plans to wind down use of ShotSpotter technology by late September, according to city officials. Since 2018, the city has spent $49 million on ShotSpotter.

“Chicago will deploy its resources on the most effective strategies and tactics

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Best Internet Providers in Chicago, Illinois

Best Internet Providers in Chicago, Illinois

Wireless Internet Providers

You won’t need to pay more than $20 per month if you’re looking for the most affordable internet plan at your Chicago address. The Connect plan from Xfinity is a decent consolation available almost everywhere, with download speeds of 150Mbps and upload speeds of 10Mbps for $20 per month. But in the Chicago area overall, the Astound Broadband 300Mbps plan for $20 is a better value among cheaper plans.

  • The good news is that fiber internet in Phoenix is rapidly expanding to provide the fastest, most stable internet possible.
  • Most Windy City residents can get Xfinity speeds ranging from 75Mbps to 800Mbps.
  • Depending on where you live, you likely have access to at least three or more internet providers at your address.
  • However, wireless technology has also come a long way in recent years.

Some spots in Kansas City qualify for Google Fiber’s $15-per-month 100Mbps plan. That’s not the kind … Read more