elderly people
Coverage of elderly people in the Nexus archive.
- Big Brother or big help? Japan trials AI facial recognition cameras to find missing people
Arakawa ward in Tokyo installed 33 AI-equipped security cameras in April to aid in locating missing children and elderly people, particularly near JR Nippori Station. The initiative aims to enhance public safety but has sparked privacy concerns in Japan.
- Europe suffers under record heatwave as temperatures forecast to reach 44C
Europe is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures reaching 44°C, causing disruptions to rail services, schools, and sports events. Three elderly deaths in France have been partly attributed to the extreme heat, as 49 French departments issued life-threatening red alerts.
- Helpdesk scammers are making house calls to make their lies feel more real
Six suspects aged 15-30 were arrested in Amsterdam for bank helpdesk fraud, operating a call center and making in-person visits to victims to steal funds. Dutch police reported the scammers impersonated bank staff and law enforcement, targeting elderly individuals with tactics like 'increasing account limits' to extract financial details.