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Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Fact-Checking Elon Musk's Remarks in the Oval Office With Trump

Elon Musk's claims of transparency regarding the Department of Government Efficiency are contradicted by exemptions from public records law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk's Financial Disclosures for DOGE Work Will Be Kept Private Despite His Call for Maximum Transparency'

Elon Musk's financial disclosure will remain confidential despite his transparency advocacy.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk says DOGE's work will be public - legally, it has to be

Elon Musk's DOGE initiative is subject to federal transparency law (FACA) requiring public meetings and balanced membership.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

DOGE staffer's YouTube nickname accidentally revealed his teen hacking activity

A SpaceX employee's past hacking activities raise concerns about transparency and suitability for a government role in cybercrime investigations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
NYC startup

Big Balls' Exposes Himself to Fox News's Jesse Watters: It's Me'

A 19-year-old DOGE staffer, nicknamed Big Balls, discusses transparency in government payments and issues of accountability.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Fact-Checking Elon Musk's Remarks in the Oval Office With Trump

Elon Musk's claims of transparency regarding the Department of Government Efficiency are contradicted by exemptions from public records law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk's Financial Disclosures for DOGE Work Will Be Kept Private Despite His Call for Maximum Transparency'

Elon Musk's financial disclosure will remain confidential despite his transparency advocacy.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk says DOGE's work will be public - legally, it has to be

Elon Musk's DOGE initiative is subject to federal transparency law (FACA) requiring public meetings and balanced membership.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

DOGE staffer's YouTube nickname accidentally revealed his teen hacking activity

A SpaceX employee's past hacking activities raise concerns about transparency and suitability for a government role in cybercrime investigations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
NYC startup

Big Balls' Exposes Himself to Fox News's Jesse Watters: It's Me'

A 19-year-old DOGE staffer, nicknamed Big Balls, discusses transparency in government payments and issues of accountability.
more#elon-musk
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

California senators demand answers from Donald Trump's team. Is anyone listening?

California Senators Padilla and Schiff are persistently demanding responses from the Trump administration, reflecting constituents' concerns over federal changes.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

What to Know About the JFK Files and Why They're Being Released Now

Trump is determined to release JFK assassination documents without redactions, emphasizing transparency over historical events.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

White House launches news-style site to promote favorable coverage of Trump

The Trump administration created a government website exclusively for positive coverage of the president, sidelining traditional news media.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Vows to Release Records on Kennedy and King Killings

President Trump has ordered the release of all records related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

California senators demand answers from Donald Trump's team. Is anyone listening?

California Senators Padilla and Schiff are persistently demanding responses from the Trump administration, reflecting constituents' concerns over federal changes.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

What to Know About the JFK Files and Why They're Being Released Now

Trump is determined to release JFK assassination documents without redactions, emphasizing transparency over historical events.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

White House launches news-style site to promote favorable coverage of Trump

The Trump administration created a government website exclusively for positive coverage of the president, sidelining traditional news media.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Vows to Release Records on Kennedy and King Killings

President Trump has ordered the release of all records related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
more#trump-administration
#ai-technology
Data science
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Ignoring citizens' privacy to build a centralized database and track people

The consolidation of government data for tracking immigrants raises concerns about privacy and accuracy.
The Trump administration's executive order endorses data sharing across federal agencies.
fromWIRED
4 days ago
NYC startup

DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations

Sweet is utilizing AI tools to propose rewrites in HUD regulations, but the effectiveness and calculation methods are unclear.
Data science
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Ignoring citizens' privacy to build a centralized database and track people

The consolidation of government data for tracking immigrants raises concerns about privacy and accuracy.
The Trump administration's executive order endorses data sharing across federal agencies.
fromWIRED
4 days ago
NYC startup

DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations

Sweet is utilizing AI tools to propose rewrites in HUD regulations, but the effectiveness and calculation methods are unclear.
more#ai-technology
#public-engagement
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Ends 50+ Years of Public Input in HHS Rulemaking Process

HHS policy change removes public input from certain rulemaking processes, raising concerns about harmful impacts without stakeholder engagement.
fromSan Jose Inside
3 weeks ago
SF politics

CA Lawmakers Want to Shield Themselves from Public Questions

Residents are increasingly confronting lawmakers about transparency issues, while legislation is being introduced to limit public engagement and shield information.
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Some of the comments were very nasty': Paula Scher on the backlash to Pentagram's AI government website design

The government seeks to enhance public engagement through a more user-friendly website for annual reports.
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Ends 50+ Years of Public Input in HHS Rulemaking Process

HHS policy change removes public input from certain rulemaking processes, raising concerns about harmful impacts without stakeholder engagement.
fromSan Jose Inside
3 weeks ago
SF politics

CA Lawmakers Want to Shield Themselves from Public Questions

Residents are increasingly confronting lawmakers about transparency issues, while legislation is being introduced to limit public engagement and shield information.
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Some of the comments were very nasty': Paula Scher on the backlash to Pentagram's AI government website design

The government seeks to enhance public engagement through a more user-friendly website for annual reports.
more#public-engagement
#cdc
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Is Your Agency's FOIA Office Being Shrunk or Cut?

Government transparency may be compromised due to cuts in FOIA teams at the CDC and FDA.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Public health

RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records teams, despite "transparency" promises

Massive cuts to FOIA staff at CDC and FDA compromise public access to government information.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Is Your Agency's FOIA Office Being Shrunk or Cut?

Government transparency may be compromised due to cuts in FOIA teams at the CDC and FDA.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Public health

RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records teams, despite "transparency" promises

Massive cuts to FOIA staff at CDC and FDA compromise public access to government information.
more#cdc
#jfk-assassination
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
2 months ago

Scoop: FBI finds secret JFK assassination records after Trump order

The new JFK assassination records, totaling 14,000 pages, may challenge information release protocols within the government.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

What's new in the JFK files? 4 things to know about the assassination records.

The federal government released thousands of pages on JFK's assassination, but their impact on public understanding is currently uncertain.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Promises, Again, to Release All' Kennedy Assassination Files

Trump plans to disclose unredacted JFK assassination files, suggesting more transparency than during his previous administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

In Rush to Release Kennedy Files, Personal Information Went Public, Too

The release of JFK assassination documents exposed sensitive personal information without redactions, raising significant privacy concerns.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Big reveals are unlikely in Trump-ordered Kennedy and MLK document drops, experts say

Releasing records on JFK and others might not reveal new insights, say historians.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
2 months ago

Scoop: FBI finds secret JFK assassination records after Trump order

The new JFK assassination records, totaling 14,000 pages, may challenge information release protocols within the government.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

What's new in the JFK files? 4 things to know about the assassination records.

The federal government released thousands of pages on JFK's assassination, but their impact on public understanding is currently uncertain.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Promises, Again, to Release All' Kennedy Assassination Files

Trump plans to disclose unredacted JFK assassination files, suggesting more transparency than during his previous administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

In Rush to Release Kennedy Files, Personal Information Went Public, Too

The release of JFK assassination documents exposed sensitive personal information without redactions, raising significant privacy concerns.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Big reveals are unlikely in Trump-ordered Kennedy and MLK document drops, experts say

Releasing records on JFK and others might not reveal new insights, say historians.
more#jfk-assassination
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

AT&T technician Mark Klein, who exposed secret NSA spying, dies | TechCrunch

Mark Klein, whistleblower on NSA surveillance, has passed away at 79, revealing significant government access to American internet data.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Release of technology secretary's use of ChatGPT will have Whitehall sweating

The Freedom of Information Act is causing concerns among officials due to increased scrutiny from disclosures regarding personal and AI-based communications.
#extraterrestrial-life
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

80 years of lies and deception': is this film proof of alien life on Earth?

The documentary 'The Age of Disclosure' claims the US government has hidden evidence of extraterrestrial life, sparking both intrigue and skepticism.
fromMail Online
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

What UFO-believing congresswoman's cryptic message could mean

Congresswoman Luna hints at a significant UAP announcement that could reveal government insights on non-human extraterrestrial life.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

80 years of lies and deception': is this film proof of alien life on Earth?

The documentary 'The Age of Disclosure' claims the US government has hidden evidence of extraterrestrial life, sparking both intrigue and skepticism.
fromMail Online
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

What UFO-believing congresswoman's cryptic message could mean

Congresswoman Luna hints at a significant UAP announcement that could reveal government insights on non-human extraterrestrial life.
more#extraterrestrial-life
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Revealed: the guide the MoD uses to keep its secrets secret

The MoD's censorship guide outlines when government documents can remain classified, potentially hindering historical transparency.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Trump's Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program

The new surveillance provision raises severe privacy concerns, according to Senator Wyden.
Transparency in surveillance practices is essential to protect civil liberties.
The ACLU urges declassification to limit NSA's sweeping authority.
Privacy experts challenge intelligence claims regarding wiretap estimations.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Open up Our Data And Information Portals For Better Government Transparency

New York City struggles with transparency in government and campaign finance, necessitating improvements in data accessibility and civic engagement.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

AG Pam Bondi Releases The Epstein Files'

The Epstein Files release raised concerns about transparency and the adequacy of disclosed information.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Miranda Devine: Pitiful lefty White House press corps whines about access after barely making a peep when Biden was AWOL in office

Biden's administration faces criticism for limiting press access, in contrast to Trump's more open media engagement.
Media industry
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Mississippi Judge Orders Newspaper to Delete From Its Website Editorial Critical of City Officials

A Mississippi judge's order to erase a critical editorial violates First Amendment press freedoms, raising concerns over governmental transparency and media independence.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

WhatsApp groups spread more false Covid claims than social media Badenoch

Family WhatsApp groups are a major source of COVID-19 misinformation, more concerning than social media.
#declassification
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

All Gonna Be Released, Uncle Sam!' Trump Vows MLK, JFK, RFK Assassination Secrets Will Be Made Public in Coming Days'

Trump plans to declassify documents on key historical assassinations to promote government transparency.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Good on President Trump to release the last of the JFK, RFK and MLK Jr. assassination files

President Trump's order to declassify assassination files may reveal agency failures, not satisfy conspiracy theorists.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

All Gonna Be Released, Uncle Sam!' Trump Vows MLK, JFK, RFK Assassination Secrets Will Be Made Public in Coming Days'

Trump plans to declassify documents on key historical assassinations to promote government transparency.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Good on President Trump to release the last of the JFK, RFK and MLK Jr. assassination files

President Trump's order to declassify assassination files may reveal agency failures, not satisfy conspiracy theorists.
more#declassification
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Aspiring public watchdogs sought for next Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury

Santa Clara County seeks public watchdogs for the Civil Grand Jury to enhance government transparency and efficiency.
#drones
fromMail Online
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Map reveals latest New Jersey drone activity as Trump promises answers

New reports indicate an ongoing mystery surrounding drone sightings, particularly in New Jersey.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Something Strange is Going On': Trump Throws Fuel on Drone Conspiracies Revealing The Government Knows What is Happening.'

Trump raises concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs and drones, suggesting secrecy is fueling public hysteria.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ex-GOP Governor Posts Video of Drones He Personally Witnessed' Over Maryland, Slams Unacceptable' Govt Response

Concerns over drone sightings are growing, with calls for more transparency from the government regarding potential national security threats.
fromMail Online
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Map reveals latest New Jersey drone activity as Trump promises answers

New reports indicate an ongoing mystery surrounding drone sightings, particularly in New Jersey.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Something Strange is Going On': Trump Throws Fuel on Drone Conspiracies Revealing The Government Knows What is Happening.'

Trump raises concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs and drones, suggesting secrecy is fueling public hysteria.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ex-GOP Governor Posts Video of Drones He Personally Witnessed' Over Maryland, Slams Unacceptable' Govt Response

Concerns over drone sightings are growing, with calls for more transparency from the government regarding potential national security threats.
more#drones
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Tulip Siddiq's resignation letter in full as Treasury minister resigns

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism in light of current sociopolitical issues, advocating for public support to maintain quality reporting.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Where do the tax dollars go in Miami-Dade? Newly powerful clerk promises easy answers

Fernandez-Barquin pledges to enhance transparency in Miami-Dade County's governance following the expansion of the Clerk's Office powers.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

HHS' 2024 AI use case inventory shows move toward internal chatbots

HHS has the largest inventory of AI use cases among federal agencies, reflecting a 66% increase from 2023.
fromMail Online
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

NASA veteran saw 'metallic spherical orbs' fly by his plane over Texas

Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao reported witnessing two unidentified metallic orbs while flying, raising concerns about air traffic safety and transparency regarding UFO phenomena.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes

Scottish Government to ban informal messaging apps like WhatsApp for official communications by spring 2025.
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