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Security

Spyware Vendor's Ethical Dilemma: Should ICE Get the Tech?

An ethical spyware company faces a dilemma: whether to provide its technology to ICE, considering potential misuse and human rights concerns.

posted on 07/12/2025
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Technology

Border Patrol Eyes AI to Decode Hidden Messages in Your Devices

US Customs seeks AI to analyze seized devices, raising privacy concerns. They want to find hidden patterns, raising concerns about digital privacy at the border.

posted on 07/04/2025
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Technology

Milwaukee Police Considers Trading Mugshots for Facial Recognition Software

Milwaukee Police are considering trading 2.5 million mugshots for free facial recognition software access. Ethical concerns and bias arise.

posted on 04/28/2025
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Technology

DeepMind London Team Seeks Unionization Amid Ethical Concerns

DeepMind's London team is reportedly unionizing due to ethical concerns over AI use in weapons and surveillance, plus Google's military contracts.

posted on 04/27/2025
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Social Media

China's AI-Powered Censorship: Supercharging Online Content Control

China utilizes AI to enhance online censorship, flagging sensitive content and suppressing dissent.

posted on 03/26/2025
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Privacy

Data Brokers: Are They Watching You?

Explore the unsettling world of data brokers, how they collect your data, and the potential dangers to your privacy.

posted on 03/16/2025
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Privacy

Mark Klein, the Whistleblower Who Showed Us the NSA's Surveillance, Has Passed Away

Remembering Mark Klein, the AT&T technician who exposed NSA's mass internet surveillance. His courage sparked critical debate about digital privacy.

posted on 03/15/2025