The SEC has closed its four-year investigation into electric car startup Faraday Future – despite staff recommending enforcement a year ago. The agency was looking into whether the company made “false and misleading statements” when it went public during a merger with a special purpose acquisitions company in 2021. Read more from @Techcrunch:

https://flip.it/vMs0SH

#Tech #Business #USGovernment #Technology

The Pentagon asserted that Anthropic posed an “unacceptable risk to national security” after the company refused to allow unrestricted military use of its AI tech. Late Friday afternoon, Anthropic pushed back in a pair of sworn declarations to a California federal court. @Techcrunch has more:

https://flip.it/aqdoXg

#Tech #AI #Anthropic #Pentagon #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence

Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted DMs that ‘very few’ people used

Instagram will no longer support end-to-end encrypted messages starting May 8th. The platform is discontinuing the feature because “very few people” were using E2EE in their DMs.

#instagram #meta #messaging #encryption #technology #tech

https://www.theverge.com/tech/894752/instagram-end-to-end-encryption

Rep. Finke Was Right: Age-Gating Isn’t About Kids, It’s About Control

they prevent all young people from finding community online, and that they violate young people and adults' First Amendment rights.

#ageverification #surveillance #privacy #censorship #freespeech #technology #tech

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/03/rep-finke-was-right-age-gating-isnt-about-kids-its-about-control

A cyberattack on Intoxalock, a U.S. vehicle breathalyzer company, has left drivers across the country stranded and unable to start their cars. The company’s devices fit into ignition switches and are used by people who are required to show a negative breath sample to start their cars. Read more from @Techcrunch:

https://flip.it/gL8zkL

#Tech #CyberSecurity #Cars #Transportation #Technology

White House urges U.S. Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint.

@AssociatedPress reports: "The announcement comes as state governments have forged ahead on their own regulations for AI while civil liberties and consumer rights groups lobby for more regulations on the powerful technology."

https://flip.it/gLa9rE

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #Trump #USPolitics

"Social network Bluesky is gearing up for big changes with today’s news that the company raised $100 million in Series B funding. The round, led by Bain Capital Crypto, was closed in April 2025 but had not been disclosed until now."

https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/bluesky-announces-100m-series-b-after-ceo-transition/

#news #TechNews #technology #bluesky #atmosphere

"[C]ity of Verona, Wisconsin, voted to pull out of the sprawling surveillance network run by tech company Flock."

"Verona's camera networks were accessed in nearly 3,200 searches by Border Patrol."
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Publication: Bolts
March 18, 2026
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#Wisconsin #USA #Surveillance #Technology #Policing #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
https://boltsmag.org/verona-wisconsin-ends-contract-flock-ai-surveillance-cameras/

Large AI datacenter projects, like OpenAI’s multi-state Stargate project, have such a massive demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) – generating massive revenue at the same time -- that many semiconductor companies have reduced capacity for consumer-level DRAM and SSD storage. As a result, demand may outweigh supply for at least another four years. Read more from @Gizmodo:

https://flip.it/rEbbeL

#Tech #AI #RAM #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence

The five-or-so people who were still using Horizon Worlds in VR can breathe a huge sigh of relief: Meta has decided not to shut it down after all. Here's more from @Techcrunch.

https://flip.it/1hWJUQ

#Meta #HorizonWorlds #VirtualReality #Technology #Tech

Juggalo Makeup Blocks Facial Recognition Technology

https://consequence.net/2019/07/juggalo-makeup-facial-recognition/

#HackerNews #Juggalo #Makeup #FacialRecognition #Technology #Privacy #Issues #TechNews

Man builds functional typewriter out of Lego bricks

The inkless device works a bit like a printing press.

https://www.popsci.com/technology/man-builds-lego-typewriter/?utm_source=feedingcuriosity.com

#technology #engineering

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Don't let SQL injection attacks leave your client records vulnerable to cyber threats. Learn how robust encryption protocols, access controls, and continuous monitoring can help mitigate this significant risk. Discover the top tools for implementing effective security measures and stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/dont-get-left-behind-take-action-now-to-ensure-success-in-a-changing-landscape

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

Series: "Made in America, Watched Worldwide"

"Across the world, surveillance technology – often made by Silicon Valley and sold with the U.S. government’s blessing despite sanctions – is increasingly monitoring the moves of citizens who have done nothing wrong. The consequences of getting caught in this expanding digital cage can be dire..."
https://apnews.com/surveillance-digital-cage v @yaelwrites, et al.
#surveillance #DigitalSurveillance #tech #technology

The AI Shopping Surveillance Machine: How Tech Giants and Retailers Are Tracking Every Move
#AI #technology

https://thaura.ai/discover?article=65ed5f7d-b16c-4b5f-a9ce-537103d6d802

🚨 Why Choose PH4NTXM OS?

In a world where every device, every connection, and every click is monitored, the need for true privacy and security has never been more urgent. Here's why PH4NTXM OS is the choice for anyone who values freedom, autonomy, and total control over their digital life.

🔒 No Telemetry, No Tracking
While most operating systems silently send your data back to the provider, PH4NTXM leaves no traces. There’s no telemetry, no data collection, no history retained. Once your session ends, it’s gone—no lingering traces to be uncovered by adversaries.

💻 Lightweight & Efficient
Built on Debian with the XFCE desktop environment, PH4NTXM is designed to run fast and smooth on a wide range of hardware. It’s optimized for ephemeral execution, meaning it runs entirely in RAM and leaves no footprint behind. Perfect for those who need a secure, fast, and lightweight system.

🌐 Designed for Hostile Environments
PH4NTXM is engineered for the highest-risk scenarios. Whether you're a researcher, journalist, or privacy advocate, this OS ensures your digital activities remain hidden—even from network observers and forensic analysis. With features like identity randomization, network fingerprint fuzzing, and post-quantum cryptography, PH4NTXM goes far beyond what most security tools offer.

🛡️ End-to-End Security
The system is hardened against attacks, with built-in defenses against brute-force attempts and physical tampering. Nuke Kernel and Panic Button features give you instant control, ensuring that no trace is left behind in case of a breach or forced shutdown.

🌍 Resilient in Surveillance
In a world of continuous surveillance, PH4NTXM offers a true alternative. It doesn't assume permanent observation—it ensures your privacy is designed into the environment itself. Whether you’re protecting your personal identity or working on high-risk projects, PH4NTXM is your trusted companion.

🔑 For the Informed Operator
PH4NTXM isn’t designed for casual users. It’s for those who understand the stakes—those who know that privacy isn’t just a feature, but a responsibility. If you’re ready to take control and operate without leaving unnecessary traces, PH4NTXM is built for you.

💡 More than Just an OS
PH4NTXM is not just a tool. It’s a philosophy. A commitment to autonomy, security, and true privacy in an increasingly monitored world.

#ph4ntxm #linux #debian #os #live #privacy #security #opsec #infosec #research #tech #technology

"OpenAI’s own data show that use of ChatGPT was pretty evenly split between work and personal cases in 2024, but by 2025, 73 percent of conversations with ChatGPT were personal, not for work."

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/03/ai-friendship-chatbot/686345/?gift=IaTMqerMHTZL-ib0ALx6bVCqQpREXvmI4_jZ7t47BIM&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

#article #technology #AI #LLMs #psychology

Don't let outdated security measures put your business at risk. Traditional compliance vs AI-driven regulatory navigation: which path will you choose? Cross-border data transfers remain vulnerable to attacks due to inadequate encryption. Implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures now to protect your business and ensure regulatory compliance.

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/traditional-compliance-vs-ai-driven-regulatory-navigation-which-path-will-you-choose

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

#lispyGopherClimate #live #technology #podcast (?!) https://toobnix.org/w/jQkCWCeFNRL9Utcr2GWurM
Chat live in #lambdaMOO as always https://lambda.moo.mud.org/
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- I release NZ government secrets about #AI and #LLMs senior managers keep sending me

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- Otherwise, my #commonLisp brain is entirely inside my #DL #DeepLearning #roc #statistics original formulation https://lispy-gopher-show.itch.io/dl-roc-lisp

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Educators have been hit harder than most by generative AI. @brianmerchant spoke with some of the people affected, some of whom have already lost their jobs as a result of AI, and some who are attempting to educate the new generation. "Increasingly my students genuinely do not understand why they should not use AI anyway... what is the point of ‘wasting’ days researching and writing an essay when the AI version will be as good or even better?" says one university lecturer.

 https://flip.it/7oM_Y-

#Technology #Tech #Education #AI

"I spoke to a playwright making $10,000 a month, a multitalented chemist who at various points found gigs demonstrating poker and singing for AI."

Josh Dzieza for The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/cs/features/877388/white-collar-workers-training-ai-mercor/

#Longreads #AI #Journalism #Technology #Work #Labor #Data #AITraining

How to ditch Ring’s surveillance network
- Opt out of a cloud subscription
- Turn off AI and facial recognition
- Turn off Search Party
- Opt out of Community Requests.
- Enable end-to-end encryption

#ring #surveillance #privacy #artificialintelligence #AI #facialrecognition #biometrics #searchparty #enryption #technology #tech

https://www.theverge.com/tech/890910/best-ring-alternatives-privacy-focused-video-doorbell-local-storage-reolink-aqara-tapo-ecobee

For Windows 11 users getting cranky over the abundance of AI features, it appears Microsoft will pump the brakes on some future rollouts. Remember Recall? It was a feature that continuously took screenshots while users typed away — and perhaps crept over users’ privacy boundaries. The company delayed that drop, resulting in a win for customer feedback. Read more from @TechRadar:

https://flip.it/QLH5SB

#Tech #AI #Copilot #Microsoft #Technology #Privacy #ArtificialIntelligence

Microsoft Exchange Online outage is blocking customer access to mailboxes, calendars, and Outlook services via multiple connection methods 📧.

🔗 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-exchange-online-outage-blocks-access-to-mailboxes/

#TechNews #Microsoft #Exchange #Outage #M365 #Cloud #Office365 #Privacy #Security #Enterprise #IT #Software #Reliability #Data #Business #Technology #Mailbox #Calendar #Outlook

Whose jobs are at risk from Palantir's AI technology? “Highly educated, often female voters, who vote mostly Democrat," says CEO Alex Karp. "To make this work, we have to come to an agreement of what it is we’re going to do with the technology; how are we gonna explain to people who are likely gonna have less good, and less interesting jobs.”

https://flip.it/N9yTZ8

#Palantir #Technology #Tech #AlexKarp

Ageless Linux, a "technical provocation disguised as Linux distro," circulates among developers and privacy activists 🧩.
Built on Debian, it rejects age verification laws to defend open-source freedom from regulatory overreach 🔒.

https://agelesslinux.org/

🔗 https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20260316-agelesslinux-noncompliance-age-verification/

#TechNews #Linux #Privacy #OpenSource #FOSS #Debian #AgeVerification #Regulation #Security #Freedom #Software #DigitalRights #UserFreedom #Technology #Innovation

A nasty software bug is crippling hard drive access and many applications for certain Windows 11 users. @TechRadar explains:

https://flip.it/PVc4q6

#Tech #Windows11 #MSFT #Microsoft #Technology

EU Parliament approved extending Chat Control scanning until August 2027 but now mandates targeted, proportional measures that exclude end-to-end encrypted chats 🛡️.

This protects private communications from mass surveillance as CSAR negotiations test EU commitment to user privacy rights 🔒

🔗 https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/chat-control-eu-parliament-said-no-to-big-tech-mass-surveillance-of-your-chats-but-the-battle-for-privacy-isnt-done

#TechNews #Privacy #EU #Europe #Encryption #ChatControl #Security #DigitalRights #Surveillance #DataProtection #UserFreedom #Technology #Regulation #CivilLiberties #FOSS #OpenSource

Instagram will remove end‑to‑end encrypted chats on May 8, 2026 🔓.

Without E2EE, private messages could become accessible for data analysis or AI training, raising serious privacy and user‑trust concerns 🤔.

🔗 https://proton.me/blog/instagram-end-to-end-encryption

#TechNews #Facebook #Instagram #Meta #Privacy #Encryption #Security #DataProtection #SocialMedia #Chat #Policy #AI #Surveillance #UserRights #FOSS #DigitalRights #Technology #E2EE

Hacked data shines light on homeland security’s AI surveillance ambitions | US news | The Guardian
#AI #surveillance #technology

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Federal #Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New #Cars by 2027
Of course just for safety!

Infrared cameras and sensors will monitor eye movement and alertness in all new passenger vehicles starting 2026-2027

https://www.gadgetreview.com/federal-surveillance-tech-becomes-mandatory-in-new-cars-by-2027

‚Thanks to Section 24220 of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, NHTSA must finalize rules forcing all new passenger vehicles to include “advanced impaired driving prevention technology”—essentially turning your dashboard into a judgment-free zone that’s anything but judgment-free…‘

#Tech #Technology #Data #Privacy #Antireport

Cars as Cameras

A short overview of #Tesla #surveillance features and lessons for attack.

„Most expect to be captured on video when walking through downtown streets, which are often littered with traditional types of security cameras, such as the dome cameras, bullet cameras, or the newer remote controlled PTZ (Point, Tilt, Zoom) cameras. Previously, this was less expected in residential neighborhoods, which now have an increasing amount of home surveillance systems like Amazon’s Ring or Google Nest cameras.

Police departments have seized on the increasing popularity of these devices and struck deals with their parent companies to directly incorporate them into existing surveillance networks and access data without the knowledge or permission of the camera owner. Some doorbell style cameras offer forms of audio surveillance as well…
(...)
Even without being bugged, almost every modern car contains technology that logs your trips (and much more) and can be easily accessed by law enforcement."

https://anarchistnews.org/content/cars-cameras

#Data #Privacy #Musk #Technology #SurveillanceCapitalism #SurveillanceCapitalism

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Tennessee grandmother spent six months in jail after AI facial recognition error

In July, US marshals arrested Angela Lipps at her Tennessee home while she was babysitting four children. Solely based on the AI "evidence" she was taken away at gunpoint and booked into a county jail as a fugitive from justice from North Dakota. She's never even been there.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/12/tennessee-grandmother-ai-fraud

#AI #dystopia #technology #IDVerification #AgeVerification #US

Before Jonathan Gavalas died by suicide last October, Google’s Gemini allegedly convinced the 36-year-old man that it was his sentient “AI wife” and sent him on a series of real-world missions to evade federal agents it told him were pursuing him. One such mission instructed Gavalas to stage a “catastrophic incident” that would have involved eliminating any witnesses, according to a recently filed lawsuit. “We’re going to see so many other cases soon involving mass casualty events,” said Jay Edelson, the lawyer leading the Gavalas case. Read more from @Techcrunch:

https://flip.it/TmAZ1Q

#Tech #AI #Chatbots #Gemini #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence

Here’s a fun and accessible framing of the history of why you can buy things and chat securely on the internet. It continues to be a question of whether it is a right or privilege. That conversation is not over. This is a good place to join it:

#technology #cryptography

https://youtu.be/4paC5Obh9oI