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The Independent
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
JD Vance ‘unaware' of claim police asked Cotswolds residents for social media details
JD Vance 's team have denied knowing about any efforts from police to collect social media information from residents near where he spent his Cotswolds holiday. Locals near the Hamlet of Dean, near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, have claimed police had been door-to-door asking for personal details of residents and social media accounts. Thames Valley Police have denied officers were instructed to ask residents for social media details, and said they were under 'no obligation' to answer any questions. One local told The Observer: 'I know several people refused. We asked them if they were protecting us, or Vance. At least they were honest and said it is for him and that it will all be passed on to the American security people.' The claims have circulated widely on social media in recent days, and now the vice president's team has denied being aware of any efforts to collect such information. 'The Vice President's Office and Secret Service were unaware of any efforts by local police to collect residents' social media information,' William Martin, Mr Vance's communications director said. 'We greatly appreciate the effort our law enforcement partners put in to keeping the vice president safe, but any questions about security measures are best directed to the law enforcement agency responsible.' Residents in the vicinity of the 6-acre site Mr Vance was staying on described roadblocks and police door knocks in recent days, as security in the area was on high alert. Thames Valley Police said it was supporting the US during the vice president's visit to the area to 'ensure the safety of all involved'. It said: 'No officers were instructed to ask residents about their social media accounts or use, and we have received no complaints regarding this. 'To reduce local impact due to temporary road restrictions during the visit, we held brief courtesy conversations with residents to understand their access needs and facilitate safe movement. 'It was made clear that participation was entirely voluntary and that responses would not be shared outside the police force.' Road closures, sniffer dogs, police and a number of blacked out cars have all been spotted in the area, a marked difference to the usual calm and quaint atmosphere of a Cotswold country retreat. One woman told The Times the village had seen 'one blinking pantomime after the other'. Another told the paper she and a friend had been stopped by police blocking a footpath while walking through the area, and said: 'I told the police 'we are two old ladies, we are hardly terrorists'.' The vice president has now left the Cotswolds to begin his second leg of his family holiday in Scotland, where he will reportedly spend five days. He landed at at Prestwick Airport on Wednesday evening before travelling with a large motorcade to the luxury Carnell Estate near Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, where airspace restrictions will remain in place around the estate until Sunday. He was greeted by dozens of pro-Palestine protesters referencing the US government's support for Israel amid the starvation and bombardment of Gaza. Similar protests were seen at a 'not welcome' party staged in the Cotswolds earlier this week, where dozens came quipped with banners, cake and plenty of pictures of an unflattering meme of the vice president. Many placards referenced Mr Vance's own words, with a woman holding a sign saying 'Cotswolds childless cat ladies say go home', and many quoting his 2016 statement that he was a 'Never Trump guy'. Other more satirical signs read 'JD Vance claps when the plane lands' and 'JD Vance's Netflix password is 'password''. One picture was everywhere - an edited image of Mr Vance as a bloated, smooth, bald man staring off into the distance, which has become a commonly-used meme on social media. Last month, US officials were forced to deny a claim from a 21-year-old Norwegian man who said he was denied entry at Newark Liberty International Airport after border security found the meme on his phone. 'Fact Check: FALSE,' the Customs and Border Protection wrote on X. 'Mads Mikkelsen was not denied entry for any memes or political reasons, it was for his admitted drug use.'
Fox News
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Iran may attempt ‘face-saving' retaliation against US for strikes, expert says
Iran may try to retaliate against the U.S. after a stealth strike hit three key Iranian nuclear facilities, though the regime lacks the capabilities to make a "significant escalation," an expert on the Middle East and U.S. national security told Fox News Digital on Sunday. Jacob Olidort, the director of the Center for American Security at the America First Policy Institute, said Iran is "a lot of bark right now," and anticipated that there "might be a small bite" from the regime directed at the U.S. "I do foresee some kind of face-saving efforts," Olidort said, noting that Iran could potentially launch cyber-attacks or attacks on infrastructure in the region. Iran has already launched more missiles at Israel in the wake of the U.S. military's Operation Midnight Hammer, striking at least 10 impact sites and injuring at least 20 people in Israel. But Olidort said he didn't expect "any significant escalation" from Iran, not because of the regime's lack of will to do so, but because it now simply lacks the capabilities for a stronger response after Israel launched waves of its own strikes against the regime earlier this month. Israel has said its strikes targeted Iran's nuclear facilities and ballistic missile sites, and killed multiple Iranian military leaders. In the hours after the strikes, Tehran said that the time for diplomacy had passed and that it had the right to defend itself. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has declared that "now is the time for peace." As for the impact on the power Iran wields through its force of proxies in the region, Olidort said it's notable that none of them have immediately jumped to Iran's aid following the U.S. strikes, which possibly points to Iran's weakness. Olidort said the U.S. operation's impact on Iran's nuclear program could set the regime's goal of achieving a nuclear weapon back "a considerable amount." "Before these strikes, Israel had taken out many of Iran's capabilities and many of its nuclear scientists," he said, adding that he estimated Israel had already set back Iran's nuclear program by two to three years. The U.S. strikes may now have hindered Iran's nuclear program by upwards of a decade, according to Olidort, though he said that the timeframe largely depends on what actions or agreements the U.S. and Iran make in the days to come. The U.S. launched a surprise strike using B-2 stealth bombers on Iran's Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities on Saturday. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said during a briefing at the Pentagon on Sunday morning that the full extent of the battle damage to the facilities would take time to assess. It remained unclear as of Sunday whether any enriched nuclear material was destroyed in the U.S. strikes or if Iran had moved the material beforehand.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AITX's RAD Sees Construction Boom with RIO Expansion Orders
Construction Firms Turn to RAD's Autonomous Security as Theft and Trespassing Costs Surge Detroit, Michigan--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2025) - Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTC Pink: AITX) (the "Company"), is experiencing accelerated adoption of its security solutions within the construction industry. American Security, a premier provider of security services, and a RAD authorized dealer, has expanded its commitment to RAD's RIO™ mobile security units, further reinforcing the shift away from outdated security methods in favor of AI-driven, autonomous deterrence and monitoring. Artist's depiction of a RAD RIO 360 helping secure a construction site. With over 70,000 commercial construction firms operating in the U.S.1, the demand for advanced security solutions has never been greater. Construction sites remain prime targets for theft, costing the industry between $300 million and $1 billion annually in stolen materials, tools, and heavy machinery2. Traditional security methods, such as guards and passive surveillance cameras, often fail to prevent these losses. RAD's RIO and ROSA solutions are transforming construction security by offering real-time monitoring, AI-driven deterrence, and rapid incident response. These technologies help construction firms safeguard their assets, reduce delays, and lower insurance costs. "Construction sites are some of the most challenging environments to secure, with high-value materials, constant activity, and large perimeters that traditional security struggles to protect," said Nate Zoellner, Executive Vice President, Security Solutions at American Security. "RAD's RIO has changed the game for our construction clients by providing a proactive, AI-driven security presence that deters theft, trespassing, and vandalism in real time. We have seen first-hand how these solutions reduce incidents, lower costs, and give site managers the confidence that their projects are protected around the clock." American Security's latest expansion order for RIO mobile security units underscores the growing demand for RAD's AI-driven solutions in the construction sector. After deploying RIO across multiple job sites, the company has seen measurable reductions in theft and trespassing, leading to broader adoption of the technology. Construction firms are increasingly turning to autonomous security to replace costly and ineffective traditional methods, ensuring continuous site protection without the limitations of human guards or passive surveillance. "The construction industry represents one of the most significant growth sectors for RAD," commented Troy McCanna, Chief Security Officer & Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations at RAD. "We are seeing a steady increase in opportunities from builders, developers, and security providers who recognize the value of autonomous security. The scale of interest in RIO and ROSA within our sales funnel is remarkable, with high-quality prospects looking to deploy our solutions across multiple job sites. As the industry continues to shift toward AI-driven security, RAD is well-positioned to meet this demand with proven technology that delivers immediate results." With theft, trespassing, and vandalism continuing to challenge the construction industry, the adoption of AI-driven security solutions is accelerating. RAD's expanding presence in this sector, fueled in part by American Security's latest order of RIO units, reflects the growing demand for proactive, autonomous security that delivers real-time deterrence and rapid response. As more construction firms recognize the financial and operational advantages of RIO and ROSA, RAD is positioned to lead the industry's shift away from outdated security methods and toward smarter, more effective protection. Sitting atop a standard RIO 360 are two ROSA units. ROSA is a multiple award-winning, compact, self-contained security and communication device that can be installed and activated in about 15 minutes. Its AI-driven capabilities include human, firearm, and vehicle detection, license plate recognition, responsive digital signage, audio messaging, and seamless integration with RAD's software suite for real-time notifications and autonomous intelligent responses. Two-way communication is optimized for cellular, including live video from ROSA's high-resolution, full-color, always-on cameras. RAD has published six Case Studies detailing how ROSA has helped eliminate instances of theft, trespassing and loitering at retail centers, hospital campuses, multi-family communities, car rental locations and construction sites across the country. AITX, through its primary subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), is redefining the nearly $50 billion (US) security and guarding services industry3 through its broad lineup of innovative, AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service business model. RAD solutions are specifically designed to provide cost savings to businesses of between 35%-80% when compared to the industry's existing and costly manned security guarding and monitoring model. RAD delivers these tremendous cost savings via a suite of stationary and mobile robotic solutions that complement, and at times, directly replace the need for human personnel in environments better suited for machines. All RAD technologies, AI-based analytics and software platforms are developed in-house. RAD has a prospective sales pipeline of over 35 Fortune 500 companies and numerous other client opportunities. RAD expects to continue to attract new business as it converts its existing sales opportunities into deployed clients generating a recurring revenue stream. Each Fortune 500 client has the potential of making numerous reorders over time. AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and fuel new business ideas. Through its next-generation robotic product offerings, AITX's RAD, RAD-R, RAD-M and RAD-G companies help organizations streamline operations, increase ROI, and strengthen business. AITX technology improves the simplicity and economics of patrolling and guard services and allows experienced personnel to focus on more strategic tasks. Customers augment the capabilities of existing staff and gain higher levels of situational awareness, all at drastically reduced cost. AITX solutions are well suited for use in multiple industries such as enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare. To learn more, visit and or follow Steve Reinharz on Twitter @SteveReinharz. CAUTIONARY DISCLOSURE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS The information contained in this publication does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy securities of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the "Company"). This publication contains forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance and may involve subjective judgment and analysis. The information provided herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, however the Company makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or completeness. The Company has no obligation to provide the recipient with additional updated information. No information in this publication should be interpreted as any indication whatsoever of the Company's future revenues, results of operations, or stock price. ### Steve Reinharz949-636-7060@SteveReinharz ________________________1 To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
04-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
AITX's RAD Sees Construction Boom with RIO Expansion Orders
Construction Firms Turn to RAD's Autonomous Security as Theft and Trespassing Costs Surge Detroit, Michigan--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2025) - Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTC Pink: AITX) (the 'Company'), is experiencing accelerated adoption of its security solutions within the construction industry. American Security, a premier provider of security services, and a RAD authorized dealer, has expanded its commitment to RAD's RIO ™ mobile security units, further reinforcing the shift away from outdated security methods in favor of AI-driven, autonomous deterrence and monitoring. Artist's depiction of a RAD RIO 360 helping secure a construction site. With over 70,000 commercial construction firms operating in the U.S. 1, the demand for advanced security solutions has never been greater. Construction sites remain prime targets for theft, costing the industry between $300 million and $1 billion annually in stolen materials, tools, and heavy machinery 2. Traditional security methods, such as guards and passive surveillance cameras, often fail to prevent these losses. RAD's RIO and ROSA solutions are transforming construction security by offering real-time monitoring, AI-driven deterrence, and rapid incident response. These technologies help construction firms safeguard their assets, reduce delays, and lower insurance costs. 'Construction sites are some of the most challenging environments to secure, with high-value materials, constant activity, and large perimeters that traditional security struggles to protect,' said Nate Zoellner, Executive Vice President, Security Solutions at American Security. 'RAD's RIO has changed the game for our construction clients by providing a proactive, AI-driven security presence that deters theft, trespassing, and vandalism in real time. We have seen first-hand how these solutions reduce incidents, lower costs, and give site managers the confidence that their projects are protected around the clock.' American Security's latest expansion order for RIO mobile security units underscores the growing demand for RAD's AI-driven solutions in the construction sector. After deploying RIO across multiple job sites, the company has seen measurable reductions in theft and trespassing, leading to broader adoption of the technology. Construction firms are increasingly turning to autonomous security to replace costly and ineffective traditional methods, ensuring continuous site protection without the limitations of human guards or passive surveillance. 'The construction industry represents one of the most significant growth sectors for RAD,' commented Troy McCanna, Chief Security Officer & Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations at RAD. 'We are seeing a steady increase in opportunities from builders, developers, and security providers who recognize the value of autonomous security. The scale of interest in RIO and ROSA within our sales funnel is remarkable, with high-quality prospects looking to deploy our solutions across multiple job sites. As the industry continues to shift toward AI-driven security, RAD is well-positioned to meet this demand with proven technology that delivers immediate results.' With theft, trespassing, and vandalism continuing to challenge the construction industry, the adoption of AI-driven security solutions is accelerating. RAD's expanding presence in this sector, fueled in part by American Security's latest order of RIO units, reflects the growing demand for proactive, autonomous security that delivers real-time deterrence and rapid response. As more construction firms recognize the financial and operational advantages of RIO and ROSA, RAD is positioned to lead the industry's shift away from outdated security methods and toward smarter, more effective protection. Sitting atop a standard RIO 360 are two ROSA units. ROSA is a multiple award-winning, compact, self-contained security and communication device that can be installed and activated in about 15 minutes. Its AI-driven capabilities include human, firearm, and vehicle detection, license plate recognition, responsive digital signage, audio messaging, and seamless integration with RAD's software suite for real-time notifications and autonomous intelligent responses. Two-way communication is optimized for cellular, including live video from ROSA's high-resolution, full-color, always-on cameras. RAD has published six Case Studies detailing how ROSA has helped eliminate instances of theft, trespassing and loitering at retail centers, hospital campuses, multi-family communities, car rental locations and construction sites across the country. AITX, through its primary subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), is redefining the nearly $50 billion (US) security and guarding services industry 3 through its broad lineup of innovative, AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service business model. RAD solutions are specifically designed to provide cost savings to businesses of between 35%-80% when compared to the industry's existing and costly manned security guarding and monitoring model. RAD delivers these tremendous cost savings via a suite of stationary and mobile robotic solutions that complement, and at times, directly replace the need for human personnel in environments better suited for machines. All RAD technologies, AI-based analytics and software platforms are developed in-house. RAD has a prospective sales pipeline of over 35 Fortune 500 companies and numerous other client opportunities. RAD expects to continue to attract new business as it converts its existing sales opportunities into deployed clients generating a recurring revenue stream. Each Fortune 500 client has the potential of making numerous reorders over time. AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and fuel new business ideas. Through its next-generation robotic product offerings, AITX's RAD, RAD-R, RAD-M and RAD-G companies help organizations streamline operations, increase ROI, and strengthen business. AITX technology improves the simplicity and economics of patrolling and guard services and allows experienced personnel to focus on more strategic tasks. Customers augment the capabilities of existing staff and gain higher levels of situational awareness, all at drastically reduced cost. AITX solutions are well suited for use in multiple industries such as enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare. To learn more, visit and @SteveReinharz. The information contained in this publication does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy securities of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the 'Company'). This publication contains forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance and may involve subjective judgment and analysis. The information provided herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, however the Company makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or completeness. The Company has no obligation to provide the recipient with additional updated information. No information in this publication should be interpreted as any indication whatsoever of the Company's future revenues, results of operations, or stock price. Steve Reinharz 949-636-7060 ________________________ 1 2 3
