UN report reveals alarming extent of Iran's increased surveillance of womenIran intensifies surveillance and public reporting to enforce mandatory hijab laws, employing drones and technology against women despite ongoing protests.
Fresh Threats to Privacy Around the Globe | EFFector 37.2EFF is essential for staying informed about civil liberties and human rights in the digital realm.
Italian priest close to the pope was target of high-level surveillance, he revealsItalian priest Father Mattia Ferrari has been targeted by government surveillance, raising concerns over the privacy and safety of human rights activists.
Android 0-day sold by Cellebrite exploited to hack Serbian student's phoneCellebrite's zero-day exploit compromised a Serbian student's phone, showcasing continued surveillance tactics by authorities against dissenters.
China's War on Dissidents Comes to the United KingdomHong Kong pro-democracy activists face continued threats and violence after fleeing to the UK, highlighting the reach of China's surveillance state.
Google is on the Wrong Side of HistoryGoogle's shift in AI principles raises ethical concerns, indicating involvement in military applications contrary to its previous commitments.
UN report reveals alarming extent of Iran's increased surveillance of womenIran intensifies surveillance and public reporting to enforce mandatory hijab laws, employing drones and technology against women despite ongoing protests.
Fresh Threats to Privacy Around the Globe | EFFector 37.2EFF is essential for staying informed about civil liberties and human rights in the digital realm.
Italian priest close to the pope was target of high-level surveillance, he revealsItalian priest Father Mattia Ferrari has been targeted by government surveillance, raising concerns over the privacy and safety of human rights activists.
Android 0-day sold by Cellebrite exploited to hack Serbian student's phoneCellebrite's zero-day exploit compromised a Serbian student's phone, showcasing continued surveillance tactics by authorities against dissenters.
China's War on Dissidents Comes to the United KingdomHong Kong pro-democracy activists face continued threats and violence after fleeing to the UK, highlighting the reach of China's surveillance state.
Google is on the Wrong Side of HistoryGoogle's shift in AI principles raises ethical concerns, indicating involvement in military applications contrary to its previous commitments.
Modesto Police Department experimenting with AI gun detection. How does it work?Modesto Police use AI for quick gun detection, enhancing public safety while minimizing false alarms.
Scottish police hold almost no data on facial recognition use | Computer WeeklyPolice Scotland's use of retrospective facial recognition lacks audits, making it impossible to evaluate its reliability or effectiveness.
Modesto Police Department experimenting with AI gun detection. How does it work?Modesto Police use AI for quick gun detection, enhancing public safety while minimizing false alarms.
Scottish police hold almost no data on facial recognition use | Computer WeeklyPolice Scotland's use of retrospective facial recognition lacks audits, making it impossible to evaluate its reliability or effectiveness.
Drones, informers and apps: Iran intensifies surveillance on women to enforce hijab lawWomen in Iran face increasing surveillance and intimidation regarding hijab laws, despite government promises of enforcement suspension.
Police Search For Suspects in Citywide Business BurglariesAuthorities are investigating a suspect linked to multiple burglaries across NYC, recently including one in Sheepshead Bay.
Creep kisses, fondles woman inside Manhattan subway station: copsPolice are searching for a suspect in a sexual abuse case at West 4th Street subway station.
The NYPD Is Sending Drones to the Sites of 9-1-1 CallsNYPD now deploys drones for emergency calls, raising privacy and ethical concerns about surveillance capabilities.
Police Search For Suspects in Citywide Business BurglariesAuthorities are investigating a suspect linked to multiple burglaries across NYC, recently including one in Sheepshead Bay.
Creep kisses, fondles woman inside Manhattan subway station: copsPolice are searching for a suspect in a sexual abuse case at West 4th Street subway station.
The NYPD Is Sending Drones to the Sites of 9-1-1 CallsNYPD now deploys drones for emergency calls, raising privacy and ethical concerns about surveillance capabilities.
The UK will neither confirm nor deny that it's killing encryptionThe UK has ordered Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted data, threatening global privacy standards.
Pluralistic: Ad-tech targeting is an existential threat (20 Feb 2025)The commercial surveillance industry exploits personal data with little regulation, targeting vulnerable populations with disturbing precision.
10 years on after Data and Goliath warned of data collectionBruce Schneier's observations highlight the unchanged landscape of privacy and surveillance a decade after his book, emphasizing a dire need for more robust protections.
Worried about DeepSeek? Turns out, Gemini and other US AIs collect more user dataConcerns over DeepSeek's AI model may be exaggerated, especially regarding data privacy compared to US-based AI chatbots.
Losing the war for the free internetIncreasing surveillance and data control are creating a chaotic digital landscape where corporate giants dominate internet access.
Opinion: How Lack of Data Privacy Enables OppressionGovernment data collection amplifies surveillance, jeopardizing privacy, especially for marginalized groups who face inequity and discrimination in accessing basic services.
The UK will neither confirm nor deny that it's killing encryptionThe UK has ordered Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted data, threatening global privacy standards.
Pluralistic: Ad-tech targeting is an existential threat (20 Feb 2025)The commercial surveillance industry exploits personal data with little regulation, targeting vulnerable populations with disturbing precision.
10 years on after Data and Goliath warned of data collectionBruce Schneier's observations highlight the unchanged landscape of privacy and surveillance a decade after his book, emphasizing a dire need for more robust protections.
Worried about DeepSeek? Turns out, Gemini and other US AIs collect more user dataConcerns over DeepSeek's AI model may be exaggerated, especially regarding data privacy compared to US-based AI chatbots.
Losing the war for the free internetIncreasing surveillance and data control are creating a chaotic digital landscape where corporate giants dominate internet access.
Opinion: How Lack of Data Privacy Enables OppressionGovernment data collection amplifies surveillance, jeopardizing privacy, especially for marginalized groups who face inequity and discrimination in accessing basic services.
UK's secret Apple iCloud backdoor order is a global "emergency," say critics | TechCrunchThe U.K. government secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud data, potentially impacting privacy rights.
The UK's war on encryption affects all of usThe UK government demands backdoor access to iCloud user data for global encryption, risking privacy and security.
As Skype shuts down, its legacy is end-to-end encryption for the masses | TechCrunchFinFisher software demonstrated severe vulnerabilities in supposedly secure communication systems like Skype, highlighting the risks faced by privacy in the digital age.
Apple's appeal against UK's secret iCloud backdoor order must be held in public, rights groups urge | TechCrunchPrivacy rights groups urge public hearing for Apple's challenge against U.K. surveillance order on encrypted iCloud service.
A Win for Encryption: France Rejects Backdoor MandateThe French National Assembly successfully rejected a harmful proposal to undermine encryption, highlighting the importance of digital rights and privacy.
Beware the coming Mac malware seasonThe push for backdoors in encryption invites organized crime and exploits against Mac users.
UK's secret Apple iCloud backdoor order is a global "emergency," say critics | TechCrunchThe U.K. government secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud data, potentially impacting privacy rights.
The UK's war on encryption affects all of usThe UK government demands backdoor access to iCloud user data for global encryption, risking privacy and security.
As Skype shuts down, its legacy is end-to-end encryption for the masses | TechCrunchFinFisher software demonstrated severe vulnerabilities in supposedly secure communication systems like Skype, highlighting the risks faced by privacy in the digital age.
Apple's appeal against UK's secret iCloud backdoor order must be held in public, rights groups urge | TechCrunchPrivacy rights groups urge public hearing for Apple's challenge against U.K. surveillance order on encrypted iCloud service.
A Win for Encryption: France Rejects Backdoor MandateThe French National Assembly successfully rejected a harmful proposal to undermine encryption, highlighting the importance of digital rights and privacy.
Beware the coming Mac malware seasonThe push for backdoors in encryption invites organized crime and exploits against Mac users.
Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunchStalkerware companies are continuously facing data breaches, revealing sensitive information of millions of victims.
Cybercriminals Allegedly Used a StubHub Backdoor to Steal Taylor Swift TicketsThe Department of Defense plans major cuts to its workforce focused on weapons proliferation prevention.
Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunchThe stalkerware industry faces significant cybersecurity issues, with multiple breaches leading to massive data exposures.Stalkerware apps expose sensitive user data, posing severe privacy risks for victims.
Data Leak Exposes TopSec's Role in China's Censorship-as-a-Service OperationsTopSec is involved in providing censorship-as-a-service solutions to both public and private sectors in China.
Russia-aligned hackers are targeting Signal users with device-linking QR codesSignal remains secure but is targeted by Russian agents to exploit its linking feature for manipulation.
Six Governments Likely Use Israeli Paragon Spyware to Hack IM Apps and Harvest DataParagon Solutions' spyware, Graphite, targets communications on devices, prompting concerns over privacy violations from numerous countries.
Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunchStalkerware companies are continuously facing data breaches, revealing sensitive information of millions of victims.
Cybercriminals Allegedly Used a StubHub Backdoor to Steal Taylor Swift TicketsThe Department of Defense plans major cuts to its workforce focused on weapons proliferation prevention.
Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunchThe stalkerware industry faces significant cybersecurity issues, with multiple breaches leading to massive data exposures.Stalkerware apps expose sensitive user data, posing severe privacy risks for victims.
Data Leak Exposes TopSec's Role in China's Censorship-as-a-Service OperationsTopSec is involved in providing censorship-as-a-service solutions to both public and private sectors in China.
Russia-aligned hackers are targeting Signal users with device-linking QR codesSignal remains secure but is targeted by Russian agents to exploit its linking feature for manipulation.
Six Governments Likely Use Israeli Paragon Spyware to Hack IM Apps and Harvest DataParagon Solutions' spyware, Graphite, targets communications on devices, prompting concerns over privacy violations from numerous countries.
Are You Being Tracked Without A Warrant? How Tools Like Locate X Threaten Your Privacy - FODMAP EverydayLocate X enables government agencies to monitor device movements without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns.
In Memoriam: Mark Klein, AT&T Whistleblower Who Revealed NSA Mass SpyingMark Klein was a hero who exposed illegal NSA spying, risking personal safety to defend civil liberties.
Trump's Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance ProgramThe 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.
As Suppression of Dissent Increases, Know Your Rights If the FBI Comes KnockingThe FBI's visit to activist Mara Sapon-Shevin highlights growing pressures against pro-Palestinian advocacy in the U.S.
Civil liberties groups urge spy chief to declassify parts of contested surveillance programThe legality and transparency of Section 702 surveillance practices remain contentious, necessitating greater accountability from intelligence agencies.
Anti-Surveillance Mapmaker Refuses Flock Safety's Cease and Desist DemandFlock Safety's automated license plate readers raise significant privacy concerns, as they monitor all vehicle activity indiscriminately.
Are You Being Tracked Without A Warrant? How Tools Like Locate X Threaten Your Privacy - FODMAP EverydayLocate X enables government agencies to monitor device movements without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns.
In Memoriam: Mark Klein, AT&T Whistleblower Who Revealed NSA Mass SpyingMark Klein was a hero who exposed illegal NSA spying, risking personal safety to defend civil liberties.
Trump's Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance ProgramThe 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.
As Suppression of Dissent Increases, Know Your Rights If the FBI Comes KnockingThe FBI's visit to activist Mara Sapon-Shevin highlights growing pressures against pro-Palestinian advocacy in the U.S.
Civil liberties groups urge spy chief to declassify parts of contested surveillance programThe legality and transparency of Section 702 surveillance practices remain contentious, necessitating greater accountability from intelligence agencies.
Anti-Surveillance Mapmaker Refuses Flock Safety's Cease and Desist DemandFlock Safety's automated license plate readers raise significant privacy concerns, as they monitor all vehicle activity indiscriminately.
The Minority Report Gets a Trump-Era UpdateThe Dream Hotel serves as a warning about the dangers of blindly trusting technology and failing to read the fine print of innovations.It critiques the surveillance state and the misuse of data under the guise of safety.
US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demandTulsi Gabbard was unaware of the UK's request to access Apple's encrypted data, viewing it as a significant breach of US privacy.
Our challenge against UK's secret TCN powersPrivacy International has filed a legal complaint against the UK government's intrusive surveillance powers affecting global privacy and security.
SXSW Privacy Discussion: The Rising Risks Lawyers Can't Ignore - Above the LawModern privacy is severely compromised, with corporations and governments having unprecedented access to personal data.
Over 2.5 Million People Have Watched This Woman's "Scary" Warning About Small Hidden CamerasAwareness about hidden cameras and surveillance is essential for women's safety, particularly when traveling or renting accommodations.
Beacon Hill Apartment Agent's AI Dream Boston Condos For Sale Ford RealtyAI technology is evolving to track consumer behavior, impacting privacy and personal choices.
The Minority Report Gets a Trump-Era UpdateThe Dream Hotel serves as a warning about the dangers of blindly trusting technology and failing to read the fine print of innovations.It critiques the surveillance state and the misuse of data under the guise of safety.
US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demandTulsi Gabbard was unaware of the UK's request to access Apple's encrypted data, viewing it as a significant breach of US privacy.
Our challenge against UK's secret TCN powersPrivacy International has filed a legal complaint against the UK government's intrusive surveillance powers affecting global privacy and security.
SXSW Privacy Discussion: The Rising Risks Lawyers Can't Ignore - Above the LawModern privacy is severely compromised, with corporations and governments having unprecedented access to personal data.
Over 2.5 Million People Have Watched This Woman's "Scary" Warning About Small Hidden CamerasAwareness about hidden cameras and surveillance is essential for women's safety, particularly when traveling or renting accommodations.
Beacon Hill Apartment Agent's AI Dream Boston Condos For Sale Ford RealtyAI technology is evolving to track consumer behavior, impacting privacy and personal choices.
Better than Ring? This video doorbell has all the benefits and none of the monthly feesVideo doorbells like the Lorex 2K enhance home security with easy setup and no subscription fees.
You can get the best Ring indoor camera I've tested for only $60 with this Presidents' Day dealThe Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam provides reliable home security with impressive features at an affordable price.
My favorite video doorbell guards my packages with no monthly fees (and it's on sale)The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 provides dual camera functionality for enhanced home security.
Better than Ring? This video doorbell has all the benefits and none of the monthly feesVideo doorbells like the Lorex 2K enhance home security with easy setup and no subscription fees.
You can get the best Ring indoor camera I've tested for only $60 with this Presidents' Day dealThe Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam provides reliable home security with impressive features at an affordable price.
My favorite video doorbell guards my packages with no monthly fees (and it's on sale)The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 provides dual camera functionality for enhanced home security.
After allegations of illegal police tracking device, DA dropped Oakland murder caseOakland police are accused of unlawful surveillance, leading to case dismissal before a court ruling could decide on the legality of a tracking device.
Secret US spy plane tracked making mysterious lap around UFO hotspotA US military aircraft traveled to a known UFO hotspot, generating speculation about its mission and connection to recent UFO sightings.
Spy ties and Coke bottle cameras: Inside Bulgarian gang's James Bond-style spywareA UK-based espionage ring, involving sophisticated surveillance and advanced spy gear, was uncovered, highlighting significant counter-terrorism efforts.
Your face could soon help AI improve facial recognition technologyClearview AI's massive facial recognition database is poised for potential government use, raising privacy concerns yet aimed at improving technology.
Google drops pledge not to develop AI weapons | Computer WeeklyGoogle has abandoned its commitment to avoid AI in weapons, now focusing on national security for democracies.
Dystopian loyalty tracker smart ring could help you catch your partner cheating: 'When something's up, you'll know'The futuristic digital ring symbolizes commitment by tracking couples' emotional states through AI and sensory technology.
Spy ties and Coke bottle cameras: Inside Bulgarian gang's James Bond-style spywareA UK-based espionage ring, involving sophisticated surveillance and advanced spy gear, was uncovered, highlighting significant counter-terrorism efforts.
Your face could soon help AI improve facial recognition technologyClearview AI's massive facial recognition database is poised for potential government use, raising privacy concerns yet aimed at improving technology.
Google drops pledge not to develop AI weapons | Computer WeeklyGoogle has abandoned its commitment to avoid AI in weapons, now focusing on national security for democracies.
Dystopian loyalty tracker smart ring could help you catch your partner cheating: 'When something's up, you'll know'The futuristic digital ring symbolizes commitment by tracking couples' emotional states through AI and sensory technology.
The disappeared Columbia student is the start of a surveillance nightmareThe arrest of a pro-Palestine protester highlights a troubling intersection of immigration enforcement and political dissent.
Millions of immigrants to be surveilled under Trump, largest US immigration contractor saysThe Geo Group is expanding its immigrant monitoring capabilities significantly due to rising demand from ICE.
The disappeared Columbia student is the start of a surveillance nightmareThe arrest of a pro-Palestine protester highlights a troubling intersection of immigration enforcement and political dissent.
Millions of immigrants to be surveilled under Trump, largest US immigration contractor saysThe Geo Group is expanding its immigrant monitoring capabilities significantly due to rising demand from ICE.
The Myth of Jurisdictional PrivacyPhysical jurisdiction cannot effectively protect against global surveillance.
India wants cloud and email backdoors for tax authoritiesIndia's government proposed a tax bill enabling tax authorities access to citizens' private email and digital records.
First Porn, Now Skin Cream? 'Age Verification' Bills Are Out of ControlAge verification laws, initially aimed at protecting minors, have evolved into widespread surveillance measures compromising digital privacy for everyone.
The Myth of Jurisdictional PrivacyPhysical jurisdiction cannot effectively protect against global surveillance.
India wants cloud and email backdoors for tax authoritiesIndia's government proposed a tax bill enabling tax authorities access to citizens' private email and digital records.
First Porn, Now Skin Cream? 'Age Verification' Bills Are Out of ControlAge verification laws, initially aimed at protecting minors, have evolved into widespread surveillance measures compromising digital privacy for everyone.
Revealed: second Kremlin spy ring targeting Russian dissidents discovered in UKKremlin's espionage operation targets Russian dissidents in the UK, indicating a persistent threat to those opposing the regime.
Three Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia from UK baseBulgarians convicted of large-scale espionage for Russia targeting foreign adversaries, including journalists and Ukrainian forces.
Revealed: second Kremlin spy ring targeting Russian dissidents discovered in UKKremlin's espionage operation targets Russian dissidents in the UK, indicating a persistent threat to those opposing the regime.
Three Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia from UK baseBulgarians convicted of large-scale espionage for Russia targeting foreign adversaries, including journalists and Ukrainian forces.
France's Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMHFormer intelligence chief Bernard Squarcini convicted for abusing power to assist LVMH; received a four-year prison sentence.
Police unit dubbed 'authoritarian censor'The NPCC has been criticized for advising local forces to withhold information relevant to public interest, raising concerns about transparency.
VIDEO: Suspects use pepper spray, hammers in brazen Orinda robberyOrinda experienced a shocking smash-and-grab robbery at a consignment store, with masked robbers using pepper spray and hammers to steal valuables.
Cops hunting for thief who stole $10,000 Rolex from NYC luxury watch retailerA thief stole a $10,000 Rolex from a worker outside a luxury watch store in a brazen ambush.
Previous victim of woman linked to death of journalist says he tried to warn publicDavid Butler seeks justice for being drugged and robbed, emphasizing the need to incarcerate Danette Colbert to prevent further harm.
Police looking for 3 suspects in Markham arson caught on video | CBC NewsYork Regional Police are seeking at least three suspects involved in a March 3 arson incident in Markham, caught on surveillance video.
VIDEO: Suspects use pepper spray, hammers in brazen Orinda robberyOrinda experienced a shocking smash-and-grab robbery at a consignment store, with masked robbers using pepper spray and hammers to steal valuables.
Cops hunting for thief who stole $10,000 Rolex from NYC luxury watch retailerA thief stole a $10,000 Rolex from a worker outside a luxury watch store in a brazen ambush.
Previous victim of woman linked to death of journalist says he tried to warn publicDavid Butler seeks justice for being drugged and robbed, emphasizing the need to incarcerate Danette Colbert to prevent further harm.
Police looking for 3 suspects in Markham arson caught on video | CBC NewsYork Regional Police are seeking at least three suspects involved in a March 3 arson incident in Markham, caught on surveillance video.
Revealed: Israeli military creating ChatGPT-like tool using vast collection of Palestinian surveillance dataIsrael's military is developing an AI surveillance tool to enhance spying capabilities using intercepted Palestinian communications.
Registered sex offender allegedly photographs woman in Mass. YMCA shower, officials sayA registered sex offender was arrested for photographing a woman in a YMCA shower.
South Wales Police to use facial recognition cameras across CardiffSouth Wales Police plans to deploy live facial recognition cameras in Cardiff during Six Nations matches to enhance public safety.
Registered sex offender allegedly photographs woman in Mass. YMCA shower, officials sayA registered sex offender was arrested for photographing a woman in a YMCA shower.
South Wales Police to use facial recognition cameras across CardiffSouth Wales Police plans to deploy live facial recognition cameras in Cardiff during Six Nations matches to enhance public safety.
Pyongyang upgrades air force with new early warning aircraftNorth Korea's first airborne early warning aircraft nears completion, enhancing its aerial capabilities.
What can a 100-pixel video teach us about storytelling around the world?CAMP uses technology to create community-driven narratives through repurposed surveillance and television, exemplified by their works showcased at MoMA.
'Disappointed but not shocked': PSNI don't deny spying on journalist who is investigating Noah Donohoe's deathMP demands accountability over police surveillance of journalist investigating Noah Donohoe's death.Allegations arise that PSNI spied on Donal MacIntyre's journalistic efforts.Concerns grow about transparency in police conduct following the death of a schoolboy.
Semi-truck driver arrested for allegedly stealing 4,107 gallons of diesel from Caltrans yards in Walnut Creek and HerculesA Pittsburg man was arrested for allegedly stealing over 4,100 gallons of diesel fuel from Caltrans yards, worth $15,065.
NATO put its new Task Force X naval drones built to stop sabotage and blunt Russian aggression to the testNATO's Task Force X aims to enhance surveillance in the Baltic Sea through new naval drones.
Trump's FBI Reportedly Launches Investigation Into James ComeyThe FBI is investigating James Comey for alleged surveillance operations against the Trump campaign involving undercover agents.
DOJ watchdog to review FBI data retrieval uses under contested spying authorityThe Justice Department is reviewing the FBI's compliance with data searches on U.S. persons as concerns over privacy grow.
Trump's FBI Reportedly Launches Investigation Into James ComeyThe FBI is investigating James Comey for alleged surveillance operations against the Trump campaign involving undercover agents.
DOJ watchdog to review FBI data retrieval uses under contested spying authorityThe Justice Department is reviewing the FBI's compliance with data searches on U.S. persons as concerns over privacy grow.
DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identityThe DHS has removed protections against investigating individuals based solely on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Campus Police Are Using Israeli Spy Tech to Crack Down on Student ProtestTrump's executive order aims to target and deport students for supporting pro-Palestine movements, raising concerns about civil liberties and academic freedom.
DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identityThe DHS has removed protections against investigating individuals based solely on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Campus Police Are Using Israeli Spy Tech to Crack Down on Student ProtestTrump's executive order aims to target and deport students for supporting pro-Palestine movements, raising concerns about civil liberties and academic freedom.
Y Combinator deletes posts after a startup's demo goes viral | TechCrunchOptifye.AI's demo facing social media backlash highlights concerns regarding AI surveillance in factory settings, leading Y Combinator to delete the video.
Larry Ellison wants to put all US data in one big AI systemGovernments must centralize all data, including genomic information, to effectively leverage AI for improved citizen services.
Y Combinator deletes posts after a startup's demo goes viral | TechCrunchOptifye.AI's demo facing social media backlash highlights concerns regarding AI surveillance in factory settings, leading Y Combinator to delete the video.
Larry Ellison wants to put all US data in one big AI systemGovernments must centralize all data, including genomic information, to effectively leverage AI for improved citizen services.
OpenAI bans Chinese accounts using ChatGPT to edit code for social media surveillanceOpenAI banned accounts of Chinese users attempting to use ChatGPT for surveillance-related projects targeting anti-China sentiments.
Australia will watch every move' of Chinese warships detected off east coastAustralia is closely monitoring three Chinese warships detected off its east coast, noting their presence is unusual but not a breach of international law.
OpenAI bans Chinese accounts using ChatGPT to edit code for social media surveillanceOpenAI banned accounts of Chinese users attempting to use ChatGPT for surveillance-related projects targeting anti-China sentiments.
Australia will watch every move' of Chinese warships detected off east coastAustralia is closely monitoring three Chinese warships detected off its east coast, noting their presence is unusual but not a breach of international law.
Combining millions of years of evolution with tech wizardry: The cyborg cockroachCyborg insects can effectively navigate complex environments, making them a promising alternative to traditional robots for disaster relief and inspections.
AI Likely to Increase Inequality, Sam Altman Admits, or Control the "Population Through Mass Surveillance and Loss of Autonomy"AI's potential could exacerbate economic inequality and empower authoritarian regimes.
East is South: Limp thriller on God-like potential of AI fails to igniteThe play explores the implications of AI taking over and questions the nature of belief systems and authority.
AI Likely to Increase Inequality, Sam Altman Admits, or Control the "Population Through Mass Surveillance and Loss of Autonomy"AI's potential could exacerbate economic inequality and empower authoritarian regimes.
East is South: Limp thriller on God-like potential of AI fails to igniteThe play explores the implications of AI taking over and questions the nature of belief systems and authority.
What to read this weekend: Gliff channels dystopia through the eyes of a childBriar and Rose represent resistance against a dystopian surveillance society.
The Arlo flagship battery-powered security camera is down to only $120The Arlo Pro 5S 2K security camera is on sale for $120, offering mobility and good motion detection, but has limitations in video quality and costs.
I've tested many Ring cameras but one of the best I've found is 50% offThe Ring Stick Up Cam Pro is currently discounted to $90 for Presidents' Day, providing great value for a reliable security solution.
The Arlo flagship battery-powered security camera is down to only $120The Arlo Pro 5S 2K security camera is on sale for $120, offering mobility and good motion detection, but has limitations in video quality and costs.
I've tested many Ring cameras but one of the best I've found is 50% offThe Ring Stick Up Cam Pro is currently discounted to $90 for Presidents' Day, providing great value for a reliable security solution.
Google Reverses Stance on AI for Military and Surveillance UseGoogle's updated AI Principles no longer prohibit development for weapons and surveillance applications.The change suggests a more adaptive approach to AI in defense and security.Google emphasizes collaboration and responsible AI development despite the policy shift.
Apple: British techies to advise on "devastating" UK global crypto power grab | Computer WeeklyThe UK government seeks a backdoor into Apple's iCloud for surveillance, risking innovation and security.
Big Tech is powering Trump's immigration crackdownGrassroots mobilization is essential to combat the influence of the broligarchy on immigration policies.