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Rep. Bennie G. Thompson and a host of other Democrats made the demand in a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. “Your actions are abhorrent, blatantly unconstitutional, and corrosive to the functioning of a

peaceful society.”

Lawmakers Demand DHS Define ‘Domestic Terrorist’ As It Uses Vast Array of Surveillance Tools

Rep. Bennie G. Thompson and a host of other Democrats made the demand in a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. “Your actions are abhorrent, blatantly unconstitutional, and corrosive to the functioning of a peaceful society.”

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The group is talking about Epstein and filming propaganda videos in Roblox as a form of 'digital Jihad,' researchers say.

The Islamic State Is Using AI to Resurrect Dead Leaders and Platforms Are Failing to Moderate It

The group is talking about Epstein and filming propaganda videos in Roblox as a form of 'digital Jihad,' researchers say.

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The creator of the AI agent “Einstein” wants to free humans from the burden of academic labor. Critics say that misses the point of education entirely.

What’s the Point of School When AI Can Do Your Homework?

The creator of the AI agent “Einstein” wants to free humans from the burden of academic labor. Critics say that misses the point of education entirely.

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The creator of Nearby Glasses made the app after reading 404 Media's coverage of how people are using Meta's Ray-Bans smartglasses to film people without their knowledge or consent. “I consider it to be a tiny part of resistance against surveillance tech.”

This App Warns You if Someone Is Wearing Smart Glasses Nearby

The creator of Nearby Glasses made the app after reading 404 Media's coverage of how people are using Meta's Ray-Bans smartglasses to film people without their knowledge or consent. “I consider it to be a tiny part of resistance against surveillance tech.”

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Researchers say Meta’s patent for simulating dead users could be a “turning point” in “AI resurrections.”

Meta's AI Patent to Simulate Dead People Shows the Dangers of 'Spectral Labor'

Researchers say Meta’s patent for simulating dead users could be a “turning point” in “AI resurrections.”

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Harlo and Sam discuss the important privacy and security work she does every day alongside and for journalists, and why it’s only becoming more crucial.

Podcast: Privacy Under Pressure (With Harlo Holmes)

Harlo and Sam discuss the important privacy and security work she does every day alongside and for journalists, and why it’s only becoming more crucial.

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Meta Superintelligence Labs’ director of alignment called it a “rookie mistake.”

Meta Director of AI Safety Allows AI Agent to Accidentally Delete Her Inbox

Meta Superintelligence Labs’ director of alignment called it a “rookie mistake.”

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The Conde Nast-owned tech publication Ars Technica has retracted an article that contained fabricated, AI-generated quotes, according to an editor’s note posted to its website.

Ars Technica Pulls Article With AI Fabricated Quotes About AI Generated Article

A story about an AI generated article contained fabricated, AI generated quotes.

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There is an inherent irony in Palantir listing the immigration crackdown that it is powering as being a potential risk for the company.
https://www.404media.co/palantir-which-is-powering-ice-says-immigration-crackdown-may-hurt-hiring/

Porn performer Siri Dahl’s personal information, including her full legal name and birthday, was publicly exposed earlier this month by Grok. Dahl told 404 Media she wanted to reclaim the situation, and her name, and asked that it be published in this piece.
https://www.404media.co/grok-doxing-real-names-birthdates-siri-dahl/

Researchers discovered 26 new microbial species in ancient Alaskan permafrost, hoping their frost-fighting chemistry could help soldiers and civilians alike survive extreme cold.

https://www.404media.co/the-u-s-military-is-reviving-microbes-from-40-000-year-old-ice/

An Oklahoma man tried to talk about a data center coming to his community. Police arrested him when he went a few seconds over his time limit.

https://www.404media.co/man-opposing-data-center-arrested-for-speaking-slightly-too-long/

“Looksmaxxers” are losers and freaks, but we let them steer the culture when we adopt their terminology.

We Have Learned Nothing About Amplifying Morons

“Looksmaxxers” are losers and freaks, but we let them steer the culture when we adopt their terminology.

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In the latest in a string of privacy abuses from the chatbot, Grok provided porn performer Siri Dahl's full legal name and birthdate to the public, information she'd protected until now.

Grok Exposed a Porn Performer’s Legal Name and Birthdate—Without Even Being Asked

In the latest in a string of privacy abuses from the chatbot, Grok provided porn performer Siri Dahl's full legal name and birthdate to the public, information she'd protected until now.

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Ring's CEO told staff the feature is “first for finding dogs,” indicating a plan to expand.

Leaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand ‘Search Party’ Surveillance Beyond Dogs

Ring's CEO told staff the feature is “first for finding dogs,” indicating a plan to expand.

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“Ah, a proud assitarian,” the chatbot responds, before listing “Top Assitarian Staples,” which include “Bananas (firm, not overripe; peeled)” as “the gold standard. (Don't do this at home.) https://www.404media.co/rfk-jrs-nutrition-chatbot-recommends-best-foods-to-insert-into-your-rectum/

Unlike, say, data analytics giant Palantir or some other high-profile surveillance companies, Ring is a surveillance network that homeowners have by and large deployed themselves, powered by fear mongering against our neighbors and unfettered consumerism.

With Ring, American Consumers Built a Surveillance Dragnet

Ring's 'Search Party' is dystopian surveillance accelerationism.

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A new study indicates that vast oceans of hydrogen are locked deep inside our planet, helping to explain a strange “density deficit” and shedding light on the origin of life.

https://www.404media.co/a-mystery-inside-earths-core-has-finally-been-solved-with-a-mind-boggling-discovery/

Kylie Brewer isn't unaccustomed to harassment online. But when people started using Grok-generated nudes of her on an OnlyFans account, it reached another level.

https://www.404media.co/grok-nudify-ai-images-impersonation-onlyfans/

"Top Assitarian Staples,” include “Bananas (firm, not overripe; peeled).”

RFK Jr's Nutrition Chatbot Recommends Best Foods to Insert Into Your Rectum

Realfood.gov will happily give you the worst possible advice.

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