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In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Cambridge sever its contract with Flock’s AI cameras?
  • How Cambridge quietly became one of the world’s key robotics hubs
  • Which Cambridge neighbor just launched a run for State Senate?

Also on today's calendar: 19-Pc Compaq Big Band @ 'Boston's Big Band Christmas' w/ Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno - Late and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 45 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 36, low: 27.
  • Tuesday: Periods of snow, 1-3", with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Controversial AI cameras helped locate the Brown University shooting suspect (nbcboston.com) — Cambridge officials recently cut ties with AI camera company Flock Safety, citing a material breach of trust in their agreement, even as the same technology helped police track a suspect in shootings linked to Brown University and Brookline. The story highlights how Flock’s license plate readers aided investigators, while civil liberties groups continue to question the privacy impact of such surveillance tools.
   

• Beyond Silicon Valley: The cities and regions around the world emerging as leading hubs for robotics technology and finance (roboticsandautomationnews.com) — Cambridge gets spotlighted as a core robotics hub alongside Boston, thanks largely to MIT’s research and a steady stream of spinout companies pushing warehouse, healthcare, and AI-driven robots forward. The piece compares this local cluster with other global centers like Zurich, Shenzhen, and Seoul, arguing that robotics innovation is now spread across many regions instead of dominated by Silicon Valley.
   

• Races Develop for State Senate, Town Moderator (belmontvoice.org) — A Cambridge resident, Daniel Lander, is jumping into the race for the Middlesex and Suffolk state Senate seat currently held by William Brownsberger, campaigning on affordability and opposition to Trump-era policies. The article also tracks several Belmont races, including town moderator and state treasurer, outlining key dates for nomination papers and voter registration that Cambridge-area residents may want to watch.
   

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