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Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.

Higher education

fromIntelligencer

1 day ago

Palantir Comes to Campus

Palantir's Atlantic and Pacific Forum at Yale attracted select students despite the company's controversial reputation for surveillance and data analysis.

Silicon Valley

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.

Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts

Conflow Power Group is deploying 50,000 solar-powered smart lampposts in Nigeria to create a distributed AI data centre network.

Silicon Valley food

fromFortune

1 day ago

A Chick-fil-A worker got fired and then showed up behind the register to allegedly refund himself over $80,000 in mac and cheese | Fortune

Keyshun Jones was arrested for allegedly stealing over $80,000 from Chick-fil-A using a fraudulent refund scheme after being fired.

fromABC30 Fresno

fromprivacyinternational.org

CHP plane catches two suspected copper wire thieves in the act near high-speed rail overpass

The rope that they tossed over Mountain View is now tied to the hitch of the truck they're trying to drive away with it pulling down other wires with it.

California

European startups

Dual-use tech: the BAE Systems example

BAE Systems focuses on military products while developing dual-use technologies like the Azalea satellite and Phasa-35 high-altitude pseudo satellite.

Information security

fromSecurityWeek

Sophisticated Deep#Door Backdoor Enables Espionage, Disruption

A new Python-based backdoor framework, Deep#Door, enables persistent remote command execution and surveillance on Windows systems.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

UK pensions dept shopping for spy-van tech worth up to 2M

The Department for Work and Pensions plans a £2 million upgrade for real-time surveillance of fraud suspects using advanced recording technology.

Higher education

Tensions of Being an International Student Adviser (opinion)

International students feel monitored, affecting their behavior and self-expression due to opaque criteria for digital scrutiny.

#fisa

Privacy professionals

House passes 45-day FISA extension after senators secure declassification deal

US politics

Congress passes short-term FISA extension

US politics

42 House Democrats Join GOP in Passing Warrantless Mass Surveillance Bill

SF politics

House passes FISA reauthorization, Senate roadblock awaits

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fromThe American Conservative

House extends a controversial spy tool, but Senate path is unclear ahead of deadline

The House voted to extend a key surveillance program for three years amid privacy concerns and bipartisan debate.

Right-wing politics

Meet the Democrat Trying to Save Deep State Spying Powers For Trump

Rep. Jim Himes is working to extend surveillance powers while denying his involvement and obscuring abuses of the program.

House passes 45-day FISA extension after senators secure declassification deal

The House passed a 45-day extension of Section 702 of the FISA after the Senate rejected a three-year renewal measure.

Congress passes short-term FISA extension

Lawmakers demand warrant requirements for a bill, which passed 261-111, heading to the president after a three-year extension was approved.

42 House Democrats Join GOP in Passing Warrantless Mass Surveillance Bill

Dozens of Democrats supported a GOP bill extending FISA's Section 702, facing backlash for lack of privacy reforms.

SF politics

House passes FISA reauthorization, Senate roadblock awaits

The House passed a short-term FISA extension, but the Senate's version faces challenges without significant reforms or the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.

fromwww.npr.org

fromThe American Conservative

House extends a controversial spy tool, but Senate path is unclear ahead of deadline

The House voted to extend a key surveillance program for three years amid privacy concerns and bipartisan debate.

Right-wing politics

Meet the Democrat Trying to Save Deep State Spying Powers For Trump

US politics

More Details Emerge of Trump's Secret Use of ICE to Spy on Critics

fromThe Nation

Privacy technologies

These AI-Powered Surveillance Cameras Are Everywhere-and People Have Had Enough

US politics

Congress Must Reject New Insufficient 702 Reauthorization Bill

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

Who is paint bombing Oakland's Flock cameras?

East Bay (California)

California Coastal Community Must Reject CBP's AI-Powered Surveillance Tower

CBP plans to install a surveillance tower in San Clemente for monitoring coastal neighborhoods, raising privacy concerns among residents.

SF politics

fromSecurityWeek

Senate Extends Surveillance Powers Until April 30 After Chaotic Votes in House

The Senate approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program until April 30 amid political challenges and privacy concerns.

More Details Emerge of Trump's Secret Use of ICE to Spy on Critics

The Trump administration is accused of using digital tools for surveillance on critics and activists, raising privacy concerns.

fromThe Nation

These AI-Powered Surveillance Cameras Are Everywhere-and People Have Had Enough

The rise of surveillance technology, exemplified by Flock cameras, signifies a profound shift in the relationship between the state and individuals.

Congress Must Reject New Insufficient 702 Reauthorization Bill

The Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act fails to implement necessary reforms for protecting Americans' privacy rights under surveillance laws.

East Bay (California)

fromThe Oaklandside

Who is paint bombing Oakland's Flock cameras?

Flock Safety's surveillance cameras in Oakland face vandalism amid community concerns over privacy and their use in monitoring protests and undocumented immigrants.

East Bay (California)

California Coastal Community Must Reject CBP's AI-Powered Surveillance Tower

CBP plans to install a surveillance tower in San Clemente for monitoring coastal neighborhoods, raising privacy concerns among residents.

SF politics

fromSecurityWeek

Senate Extends Surveillance Powers Until April 30 After Chaotic Votes in House

The Senate approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program until April 30 amid political challenges and privacy concerns.

more#privacy

East Bay food

fromLos Angeles Times

Gotta snack 'em all? Man hidden in Best Buy snags refreshments before Pokemon card drop

A man was arrested for hiding in a Pasadena Best Buy before it opened, coinciding with a Pokémon card release event outside.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin, WikiLeaks, And A Film The Streamers Wouldn't Touch: Jack Dorsey And Eugene Jarecki Make Their Case

Bitcoin is an open protocol for money transmission. It routes around the gatekeepers - Visa, Mastercard, the banks. The community views Assange as a hero, standing for the idea that information should remain free and open.

Film

#facial-recognition

A whole new world: Disneyland adds facial recognition to some entrance lanes

Disneyland implements facial recognition technology at some entrance lanes to prevent fraud and streamline re-entry.

fromLos Angeles Times

Disneyland rolls out facial recognition at park entrances. Here's how it works

Disneyland uses facial recognition technology at entrances to verify tickets and prevent fraud, raising privacy concerns among visitors.

fromPrivacy International

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

AI-integrated cameras in venues like Madison Square Garden are used for extensive surveillance, including targeting individuals like critics and fans.

EU data protection

Moving Goalposts: Football, Facial Recognition and the Expansion of Surveillance

Facial recognition technology in UK football raises significant privacy and accountability concerns beyond its intended operational use.

A whole new world: Disneyland adds facial recognition to some entrance lanes

Disneyland implements facial recognition technology at some entrance lanes to prevent fraud and streamline re-entry.

fromLos Angeles Times

Disneyland rolls out facial recognition at park entrances. Here's how it works

Disneyland uses facial recognition technology at entrances to verify tickets and prevent fraud, raising privacy concerns among visitors.

fromPrivacy International

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

AI-integrated cameras in venues like Madison Square Garden are used for extensive surveillance, including targeting individuals like critics and fans.

EU data protection

Moving Goalposts: Football, Facial Recognition and the Expansion of Surveillance

Facial recognition technology in UK football raises significant privacy and accountability concerns beyond its intended operational use.

more#facial-recognition

#google

Artificial intelligence

Google expands Pentagon's access to its AI after Anthropic's refusal | TechCrunch

fromEngadget

Artificial intelligence

Google and the Pentagon sign classified deal to give the Department of Defense unfettered access to its AI models

Google expands Pentagon's access to its AI after Anthropic's refusal | TechCrunch

Google has allowed the U.S. Department of Defense access to its AI for classified networks, despite employee opposition and concerns over ethical use.

fromEngadget

Google and the Pentagon sign classified deal to give the Department of Defense unfettered access to its AI models

Google has signed a deal with the US Department of Defense to use its AI models for lawful government purposes, with concerns over oversight and control.

more#google

It's not a story that's over': inside the battle against hatred in America

With Hitler in LA, Leon Lewis hid the spy codes but once I figured it out, I realized, Oh my God, I've got a historian's dream here, which is an unknown story that's really important.

Right-wing politics

World news

New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea

New Zealand's Defence Force observed a North Korean ship possibly transferring illicit goods at sea, violating international sanctions.

#public-safety

6 days ago

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

The construction of 'Cop City' in Atlanta raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and environmental impacts on the local community.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale officials say license plate cameras prevent crime - San Jose Spotlight

Residents fear license plate reader cameras enable mass tracking, while officials argue they are essential for crime prevention.

6 days ago

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

The construction of 'Cop City' in Atlanta raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and environmental impacts on the local community.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale officials say license plate cameras prevent crime - San Jose Spotlight

Residents fear license plate reader cameras enable mass tracking, while officials argue they are essential for crime prevention.

The Number of Drones Being Deployed to Surveil Anti-Trump Protestors Is Staggering

Police drones are increasingly used for surveillance of protests, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties across the United States.

#spyware

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps | TechCrunch

Morpheus spyware, created by IPS, uses fake apps to steal data, highlighting the growing demand for surveillance technology by law enforcement.

Convicted spyware maker Bryan Fleming avoids jail at sentencing | TechCrunch

Bryan Fleming, the first convicted spyware maker in over a decade, received no jail time after pleading guilty to federal charges related to his surveillance company.

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps | TechCrunch

Morpheus spyware, created by IPS, uses fake apps to steal data, highlighting the growing demand for surveillance technology by law enforcement.

Convicted spyware maker Bryan Fleming avoids jail at sentencing | TechCrunch

Bryan Fleming, the first convicted spyware maker in over a decade, received no jail time after pleading guilty to federal charges related to his surveillance company.

more#spyware

fromFast Company

Lowe's faces pressure to cut ties with Flock Safety as AI surveillance data raises serious privacy concerns

Lowe's faces pressure to end its partnership with Flock Safety due to concerns over mass surveillance and its implications for civil liberties.

Democrats want to ban ICE from turning warehouses into detention centers

A bill aims to prevent DHS from converting warehouses into immigrant detention centers to combat mass deportations.

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.

fromThe Verge

Democrats want to ban ICE from turning warehouses into detention centers

A bill aims to prevent DHS from converting warehouses into immigrant detention centers to combat mass deportations.

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say | TechCrunch

Two spying campaigns exploit telecom infrastructure weaknesses to track individuals' locations, revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in global phone networks.

#transgender-rights

fromLGBTQ Nation

New York Knicks

New York City's main sports arena used facial recognition to stalk & then ban a trans woman - LGBTQ Nation

fromAdvocate.com

Privacy professionals

Madison Square Garden security allegedly tracked a trans woman's movements, including bathroom breaks, down to the second

fromQueerty

New York Knicks

New York Knicks' owner James Dolan busted for being creepy & obsessively surveilling trans woman - Queerty

Nina Richards, a transgender fan, has been banned from Madison Square Garden due to security concerns linked to the venue's owner, James Dolan.

LGBT

Red States Are Quietly Making Lists for Tracking Trans People

States are enacting laws that severely restrict the rights and existence of transgender individuals, increasing surveillance and legal penalties against them.

New York Knicks

fromLGBTQ Nation

New York City's main sports arena used facial recognition to stalk & then ban a trans woman - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender fan was tracked and banned from Madison Square Garden using facial recognition technology due to her gender identity.

fromAdvocate.com

Madison Square Garden security allegedly tracked a trans woman's movements, including bathroom breaks, down to the second

Jim Dolan's security allegedly used surveillance to track a transgender woman and others at Madison Square Garden and other venues since 2018.

New York Knicks

fromQueerty

New York Knicks' owner James Dolan busted for being creepy & obsessively surveilling trans woman - Queerty

Nina Richards, a transgender fan, has been banned from Madison Square Garden due to security concerns linked to the venue's owner, James Dolan.

LGBT

Red States Are Quietly Making Lists for Tracking Trans People

States are enacting laws that severely restrict the rights and existence of transgender individuals, increasing surveillance and legal penalties against them.

more#transgender-rights

Leak Shows ICE Planning to Use Facial Recognition Glasses to Identify Targets in Real Time

ICE plans to use facial recognition glasses for real-time data collection on Americans, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.

UK politics

Did UK universities pay to spy' on proPalestine students?

Twelve UK universities allegedly hired a security firm with military ties to monitor pro-Palestine student protests through social media surveillance.

Kremlin forcing big firms to join witch-hunt' against internet rebels, claims report

Russian companies are tracking VPN users to enforce online controls, increasing risks for citizens accessing blocked sites.

#cybersecurity

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.

Now you can break up with big tech at a bar: cybersecurity disguised as a party'

Imani Thompson hosts cybersecurity events at bars to help people mitigate surveillance risks while having fun.

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.

Now you can break up with big tech at a bar: cybersecurity disguised as a party'

Imani Thompson hosts cybersecurity events at bars to help people mitigate surveillance risks while having fun.

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.

fromHoodline

Brooklyn ShopRite's Biometric Notice Raises Shopper Concern

ShopRite may collect biometric data, raising privacy concerns among shoppers about surveillance and data handling practices.

fromPOLITICO

House Republicans blame White House for Hill FISA mess

House ultraconservatives blocked Trump's plan for an 18-month extension of warrantless surveillance without reforms, blaming the White House for delays.

British universities paid security firm to spy' on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a firm led by ex-military officials to monitor student protests and academics, particularly those supporting Palestine.

US news

The Weird, Twisting Tale of How China Spied on Alysa Liu and Her Dad

A Chinese operative stalked a US figure skater's family, attempting to gather personal information under false pretenses.

Brooklyn

fromNew York Daily News

New video shows another angle of rough NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store

New surveillance footage reveals additional details of a controversial arrest involving mistaken identity and excessive force by NYPD detectives.

Brooklyn

fromNew York Daily News

Crooks carjack Toyota Corolla from women in Brooklyn Lowe's parking lot

Four men carjacked a vehicle from two women in a Brooklyn parking lot, injuring one during the theft.

#section-702

US politics

Keep Pushing: We Get 10 More Days to Reform Section 702

Privacy professionals

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

US politics

House passes 10-day FISA extension after prospects of long-term deal collapse

Privacy professionals

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

fromThe Cipher Brief

The Case for Reauthorizing Section 702

Section 702 is essential for national security, enabling the disruption of cyberattacks and tracking terrorist plots without targeting Americans.

US news

fromThe Washington Post

Powerful surveillance program faces obstacles as renewal deadline looms

Section 702's reauthorization faces political challenges despite its perceived effectiveness in national security and support from the White House.

Keep Pushing: We Get 10 More Days to Reform Section 702

Lawmakers are pushing for true reform and privacy protections regarding FBI access to information collected under Section 702.

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.

House passes 10-day FISA extension after prospects of long-term deal collapse

The House passed a 10-day extension of a U.S. surveillance program amid GOP divisions, delaying a longer-term renewal effort.

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

fromThe Cipher Brief

The Case for Reauthorizing Section 702

Section 702 is essential for national security, enabling the disruption of cyberattacks and tracking terrorist plots without targeting Americans.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Powerful surveillance program faces obstacles as renewal deadline looms

more#section-702

#ai

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Steve Bannon says Anthropic 'had it right' in rejecting deal with the Pentagon

Steve Bannon supports Anthropic's decision to reject a Pentagon deal, citing dangers of AI in military applications and the need for transparency.

Television

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Steve Bannon says Anthropic 'had it right' in rejecting deal with the Pentagon

Steve Bannon supports Anthropic's decision to reject a Pentagon deal, citing dangers of AI in military applications and the need for transparency.

Television

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.

more#ai

fromEngadget

Intellectual property law

Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities 'for a few use cases'

Anthropic is implementing identity verification for certain capabilities on Claude, requiring users to provide a government-issued ID and a selfie.

EFF: California 3D printer bill threatens digital freedoms

California's legislation could burden 3D printer manufacturers and raise surveillance concerns, according to digital rights activists.

fromThe Cipher Brief

Avoiding Another 9/11: 3 Key Reasons to Reauthorize Section 702

Section 702 of the FISA is crucial for U.S. national security and should be reauthorized to prevent unnecessary risks.

Roam Research

fromThe Hacker News

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data

Webloc is a global geolocation surveillance system used by various law enforcement agencies, providing access to data from millions of mobile devices.

Europe news

Drones are key to protecting the Arctic where humans can't, but getting them to work in the cold is a challenge

NATO requires affordable drones for effective monitoring and security in the challenging Arctic region.

History

fromThe New Yorker

The Age-Old Urge to Destroy Technology

Resistance to technology has historical roots, exemplified by groups like the Luddites and CLODO, who opposed technological encroachments on society.

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.

California

fromCalifornia Post

Creepy secret spy cameras are found hidden outside California homes - as terrifying warning issued

Hidden spy cameras are being discovered outside homes in Los Angeles County, likely used by burglars to monitor homeowners.

World politics

How AI is being used to target Palestinians

Emerging military technology, particularly AI, is reshaping warfare and impacting lives in conflict zones like Gaza.

World news

CIA deception campaign helped US rescue downed airman in Iran, director says

A CIA deception campaign successfully facilitated the rescue of an airman downed in Iran, utilizing advanced technology and human assets.

fromSecuritymagazine

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.

US news

fromFast Company

The World Cup could be a breakout moment for drone defense tech

The U.S. government is enhancing aerial defenses against drone attacks during major events like the World Cup, raising concerns about surveillance and civil liberties.