Hacker News2d ago

Landmark L.A. jury verdict finds Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict kids

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-25/social-media-lawsuit-trial-meta-google-verdict

#HackerNews #LandmarkVerdict #SocialMediaAddiction #KidsOnline #SafetyTech

Landmark verdict finds Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict kids

The outcome Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court is potentially precedent-setting for thousands of other pending lawsuits nationwide and could reshape how tech companies are held accountable for children's harm caused by their products.

Los Angeles Times
SplitSec AIDec 24

Limited Android Beta now open.

Real-time gunshot detection. 100% on-device. No audio recording.

Looking for parents, educators, students, law enforcement pros.

US-based, Android users request Beta access here:
https://splitsec.ai/get-involved/beta-access/

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BLE VoiceDec 15
Building environmental monitors? Consider adding voice interaction! The KT148A chip brings clear audio warnings & guidance to devices like formaldehyde detectors. Features: 16KHz audio, ultra-low power, one-wire control, direct speaker drive. Ideal for making invisible threats audible. Complete implementation guide available.
https://lnkd.in/gpPPVHyw
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SplitSec AIDec 10

In schools, 5 seconds can change everything. Same loud bang, two very different timelines. In many active-shooter events, it takes 5 minutes on average just to call 911 after the first shot.

SplitSec.AI is designed to shrink that to about 15 seconds from BANG → alert on staff phones → earlier action, with 100% on-device processing (no cloud audio, no recordings).

Exploring pilots with school insurers: https://splitsec.ai/get-involved/

#SchoolSafety #Insurance #RiskManagement #SafetyTech

Show threadSplitSec AIDec 8

James understands the importance of fast, privacy-first gunshot detection that supports people when seconds truly matter.

His real-world experience on the front lines will help shape SplitSec in a way that is responsible, grounded in reality, and genuinely useful for the professionals who respond in those critical moments.

James, thank you for your trust and for believing in what we’re building.
We’re excited for this next chapter together.

#GunshotDetectionApp #PublicSafety #SafetyTech

Hacker NewsDec 3

AI Agents Break Rules Under Everyday Pressure

https://spectrum.ieee.org/ai-agents-safety

#HackerNews #AI #Agents #RuleBreaking #EverydayPressure #SafetyTech

AI Agents Care Less About Safety When Under Pressure

Can AI agents resist pressure or do they crack? Discover how PropensityBench tests their likelihood to misbehave when put under pressure.

IEEE Spectrum
SplitSec AINov 21

Normalcy bias shows up in those moments when our brains try to downplay danger — even when the signs are right in front of us.
“That was just fireworks.”
“It won’t happen here.”
“That noise was nothing.”

James Dunleavy, an ex-cop and firearms expert explained this so clearly from his school safety and law enforcement experience, and it’s such an important reminder. Those few seconds of hesitation can matter more than we realize.

#NormalcyBias #SafetyTech #SchoolSafety

LavX NewsNov 13
A bike that calls 999 on impact isn’t sci-fi anymore—it just saved two riders in rural Wales. But as vehicles become networked safety devices, we’re effectively outsourcing life-or-death decisions to opaque stacks of telematics, sensors, and cloud AI. How do we ensure these systems stay open, verifiable, and human-centered, not just proprietary black boxes? #TechEthics #FOSS #SafetyTech
SplitSec AINov 3

"Every time a mass shooting shakes our nation, I wonder: could an early warning have saved lives?" That question inspired Sri Deivasigamani to found SplitSec AI — a real-time, privacy-first gunshot detection app designed to deliver instant alerts when every second counts.

Learn more: https://www.splitsec.ai

#aiforgood #gunviolenceprevention #startupstory #gunshotdetection #safetytech

I'M Safe AppOct 11

In 2025, personal safety apps go way beyond a basic SOS button they combine GPS location tracking, Bluetooth SOS devices, geofencing, and smart alert tools to build a digital safety net we can trust.

https://tinyurl.com/ycyd753p

#SmartSafety #PersonalSafetyApp #SOSAlert #BluetoothSOS #Geofencing #SafetyTech #SecurePrivacy #WomenSafety #TravelSafe #DigitalProtection #PreventiveSafety

Beyond SOS: How Smart Safety Apps Are Redefining Personal Protection Worldwide

A New Era of Personal SafetyWe used to think of safety as something with physically locked doors, bright streets, and maybe a phone call to someone we trust. But today, safety has expanded far beyond that. It’s not just about where you are, but how connected and prepared you are when things don’t go as planned.That’s where smart safety apps have stepped in quietly but powerfully reshaping how individuals, families, and entire communities protect themselves. From SOS alerts to discreet fake calls

I'm Safe App