Articles by Freddy Kuo

In 2021, New Orleans took bold steps to modernize its public safety strategy after experiencing a dramatic increase in criminal activity. The city invested $70M in advanced video security systems, placing smart cameras in high-risk areas like busy transit hubs and crowded public spaces to promote community safety. The cameras weren’t just traditional CCTV setups—they were smart security solutions equipped with real-time alerts that leverage AI-powered analytics, facial recogni...

Retailers now often find themself in a precarious situation. Profit margins are being squeezed by widespread shoplifting: The Council on Criminal Justice reports that between the first half of 2023 and the first half of 2024, shoplifting reports increased by 24%. Meanwhile, the strategies used by shops to deal with this situation are alienating consumers and affecting total sales. Andy Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, stated during an earnings call that customers are now purchasing more pharmaceutica...