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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

New Jersey voter-roll glitch registers thousands; hundreds vote

New Jersey officials say a software glitch added about 6,600 non-citizens to the voter rolls between 2023 and 2024, with fewer than 400 of them actually casting ballots. The administration has ordered the mistaken registrations removed and the vendor replaced after the glitch was fixed in 2024. Democrats and voting-rights groups say there’s no evidence elections were swayed, while Trump and White House allies use the incident to push the SAVE America Act, which would require citizenship proof to vote and is opposed by Democrats who warn it could disenfranchise legitimate voters.

via The Detroit News|

#election-integrity #new-jersey #non-citizen-voting

politics1 month ago•193 min saved

NJ voter rolls hit by DMV glitch: 6,600 non-citizens added, about 400 ballots cast

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a serious software glitch at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, starting in 2023, accidentally added about 6,600 non-citizens to voter rolls, with roughly 400 casting ballots. Officials call the issue unintentional and not evidence of large‑scale fraud, a point debated in national politics as Trump cites the numbers to push for tighter citizenship checks.

via CNN|

#elections #new-jersey #non-citizens

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

New Jersey Erases 6,600 Noncitizen Registrations After DMV Software Glitch

A DMV software error led to about 6,600 people being incorrectly registered as noncitizens on New Jersey’s voter rolls between mid-2023 and mid-2024. Gov. Mikie Sherrill ordered their removal and opened an investigation, noting fewer than 400 of those registrations resulted in actual votes. The Motor Vehicle Commission is replacing the IDEMIA system with a new vendor, with a fresh rollout expected next year. Officials say there’s no evidence the incident swayed elections, while critics argue it feeds debates over election integrity.

via Axios|

#elections #government-accountability #new-jersey

us-politics1 month ago•10 min saved

New Jersey DMV Glitch Registered Thousands as Voters, 400 Cast Ballots, Governor Says

A New Jersey DMV software error caused about 6,600 residents who disclosed they were noncitizens to be registered to vote between June 2023 and June 2024, with roughly 400 of them voting. All affected had indicated noncitizen status on driver’s license or ID applications, but the system registered them anyway, the governor said.

via The New York Times|

#dmv #new-jersey #noncitizens

government7 months ago•2 min saved

Software glitch prompts 325,000 Californians to replace Real IDs

Approximately 325,000 Californians must replace their Real IDs due to a software error that incorrectly extended the validity of some cards issued to legal immigrants, potentially allowing them to remain valid beyond their legal stay. The DMV is notifying affected individuals and waiving fees for replacements, but the implications for those who do not update their IDs remain unclear.

via The New York Times|

#california #government #identification-cards

transportation9 months ago•5 min saved

Airlines Quickly Address Airbus Software Glitch to Prevent Flight Disruptions

Airlines worldwide quickly responded to a major software glitch affecting over 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft by reverting to previous software versions and planning hardware upgrades for older jets, minimizing disruptions during the busy holiday travel season, with US airlines on track to complete necessary updates by Sunday midnight.

via Bloomberg.com|

#airbus-a320 #aircraft-maintenance #airlines

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Discord's April Fools' Video Breaks YouTube View Record, Possibly Accidentally"

Discord's April Fools' video unexpectedly garnered over 1.4 billion YouTube views due to a software quirk that caused it to play in the background of Discord's toast notifications, simulating millions of viewers. The company has not confirmed the cause but has denied intent. It remains to be seen how YouTube will address the situation, but the video's view count continues to climb slowly.

via PC Gamer|

#april-fools-video #discord #software-glitch

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

"Nebraska Woman Charged with Felony for Exploiting Gas Pump Glitch for Over $27,000 Worth of Free Gas"

A woman in Nebraska is facing a felony theft charge for allegedly exploiting a software glitch at a gas station to pump almost $28,000 worth of gas for free using a rewards card that triggered a demonstration mode. Prosecutors say the woman also rented out the card to at least one other user for a fee, and the glitch was fixed in June after being exploited from November 2022 through June 2023.

via Scripps News|

#crime #felony-charge #gas-theft

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Nebraska Woman Exploits Rewards Card Glitch to Steal $27K Worth of Gas"

A Nebraska woman, Dawn Thompson, exploited a software glitch at a gas station to steal over $27,000 worth of gas by using a rewards card that allowed her to pump gas for free. She was charged with theft by unlawful taking and arrested following an investigation that revealed she had pumped an estimated 7,413 gallons of gasoline over six months. The glitch, caused by a software update, allowed anyone swiping a rewards card twice to pump gas for free, and another woman also used the card claiming Thompson had allowed her to get "discounted" fuel.

via Business Insider|

#crime #gas-theft #nebraska

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Nebraska Woman Exploits Pump Glitch for $28,000 Worth of Free Gas

A Nebraska woman, Dawn Thompson, has been charged with theft after exploiting a software glitch in gas pumps at a shop called “Pump and Pantry” to get nearly $28,000 worth of free gasoline over six months. She used a rewards card to enter the pump into a demo mode, allowing her to pump gas for free. Thompson also sold the card to another person for discounted fuel. She was arrested after a months-long investigation and her next court hearing is scheduled for April 11.

via Quartz|

#crime #exploitation #gasoline

space-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Firefly Alpha Mishap Linked to Software Issue"

A software glitch in the guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) software of Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket prevented the upper stage from completing a second burn during a December launch, leaving its payload, a Lockheed Martin technology demonstration satellite, in a low orbit. The glitch in the GNC software algorithm prevented the system from sending necessary pulse commands to the Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters, and the investigation found that the error led to the mishap. Firefly is correcting the software error and implementing process changes to better detect similar problems in the future, with plans to launch Alpha again in the coming months.

via SpaceNews|

#alpha-rocket #firefly-aerospace #lockheed-martin

automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tesla Recalls 200,000 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Glitch Fix"

Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software glitch that may cause the backup camera to not function while the car is in reverse. The recall covers certain Models Y, S, and X from the 2023 model year equipped with specific software versions. The company has stated that the problem has been fixed with an online software update and is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue. Owners will be notified by letter starting March 22.

via KABC-TV|

#automotive #backup-camera #recall

automotive2 years ago•3 min saved

Tesla to Issue OTA Software Update for 200,000 Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Glitch

Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the US due to a software glitch affecting the rearview camera display, with a free over-the-air software update available. This follows other recent recalls in China for autopilot and door latch issues. Additionally, some Tesla owners in Chicago faced battery charging problems in freezing temperatures. During its fourth quarter presentation, Tesla reported a 15% profit decline and projected a lower vehicle volume growth rate, attributing it to AI research and Cybertruck production ramp up.

via USA TODAY|

#automotive #autopilot #electric-vehicles

businesstechnology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fujitsu Under Scrutiny in UK Post Office Scandal"

Japan's Fujitsu is facing scrutiny over its involvement in a scandal where hundreds of British Post Office workers were wrongly convicted due to glitches in its software. The company is set to appear at a public inquiry and before a British parliamentary committee for questioning. Amid mounting public anger, Britain is moving to quash convictions and provide compensation to affected self-employed sub-postmasters. Fujitsu's CEO has not publicly commented on the scandal, but the company has apologized for its role and expressed full commitment to supporting the inquiry.

via Reuters|

#british-post-office-scandal #businesstechnology #fujitsu

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

HP's Printer App: Unwanted Invasion of Windows PCs

The HP Smart app, used to manage HP printers, is being auto-installed on Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers without users' permission through the Microsoft Store. Both HP and Microsoft are aware of the issue and are working to resolve it. The app can be uninstalled through the Microsoft Store or the start menu. This incident highlights concerns about the Windows Store and its ability to automatically install software without user consent.

via Gizmodo|

#hp #microsoft-store #software-glitch