Jessica Murray
Coverage of Jessica Murray in the Nexus archive.
- MTA Settles With Disability Advocates as Subway Elevators Improve
The MTA has settled a decade-long lawsuit with disability advocates over subway elevator maintenance, achieving a 98% in-service rate for lifts. The settlement requires nearly all subway and Staten Island Railway stations to be made accessible by 2055, with over $7 billion allocated for accessibility upgrades. The agreement includes improved public alerts for elevator outages and follows a 2023 court-approved resolution.
- Is Big Brother watching you shop? – podcast
Live facial recognition technology is being used by police and retailers to fight crime and shoplifting, but it raises concerns about surveillance in public spaces. The technology is not always accurate and will expand surveillance into more areas. Retailers from supermarkets to corner shops are adopting the technology.
- Is Big Brother watching you shop? – podcast
Live facial recognition technology is being used by police and retailers to fight crime and shoplifting, but it raises concerns about surveillance in public spaces. The technology is not always accurate and is being adopted by supermarkets and corner shops. This expansion of surveillance is a growing concern for privacy.