Online users ridicule Saudi OpenAI ‘spy’ due to a surprising surveillance photo
A recent surveillance photo of an OpenAI employee, who stands accused of sneaking in a recording device at the company, has quickly become a source of amusement online. Many users are mocking the engineer’s surprised expression, likening it to that of a screaming goat or even Gollum from “The Lord of the Rings.” Abdulrahman Alfozan, […]
Is the rise of AI truly focused on intelligence, or is it about creating a surveillance state?
Artificial intelligence is already changing how people in the U.S. work and conduct research. However, BlazeTV host Daniel Horowitz worries that the public is being presented with an exaggerated concept of artificial general intelligence (AGI), leading to a significant misallocation of resources. “I actually like AI,” Horowitz stated during a conversation with fellow BlazeTV host […]
FBI documents from the Biden administration uncover extensive Wiles surveillance and other major stories
Good morning! Here’s what to know today. TOP 3 1. Recent FBI records from the Biden administration reveal extensive monitoring practices. 2. Trump sends a stark warning to Iran, describing the situation as a ‘horror show.’ 3. Jeff Bezos discusses an AI prediction that may change the traditional workweek. MAJOR HEADLINES FAMILY NIGHTMARE — A […]
Seattle decides to prohibit grocery store ‘surveillance pricing’. Your data shouldn’t determine your food expenses.
Seattle Bans Grocery Pricing Practices Based on Personal Data On September 22, Seattle’s City Council cast a 7-2 vote to prohibit specific grocery pricing strategies that leverage personal consumer information to determine costs. This initiative received support from Consumer Reports, which worked alongside the mayor’s office in shaping the ordinance. The idea behind what’s labeled […]
Trump states that terror suspects in a potential Iran-related plan to target a UK base were under surveillance.
President Trump Comments on Arrests Related to Terrorism Plot WASHINGTON — President Trump indicated that several individuals arrested by British police on terrorism charges had been monitored for a considerable period. On Sunday, British officials detained five suspects who are believed to have been planning a van bombing at a military installation in the UK, […]
In this major Texas city, trash trucks are now part of the surveillance system.
Post-9/11 Surveillance and the Rise of New Technologies In the wake of September 11, the U.S. government quickly enacted the appropriately named Patriot Act. It’s a fair assumption that most Americans, proud of their country and wary of hostility, broadly agreed with the idea. Federal wiretaps and financial monitoring came to be seen as acceptable […]
Josh Hawley Requests Surveillance Company Leaders To Appear As Sector Under Scrutiny Over Privacy
Senator Hawley Invites Tech CEOs to Discuss License Plate Surveillance Issues On Friday, Republican Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri announced his invitation to technology CEOs to testify before Congress about growing concerns surrounding Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and their implications for mass surveillance. Hawley is currently investigating Flock Safety cameras, particularly focusing on their […]
Surveillance Patent Reveals Flock’s Monitoring is Much More Intrusive Than Claimed
Flock Safety’s own patent indicates that its surveillance capabilities are more extensive than what the company has publicly claimed, challenging assertions that its cameras merely function as license plate readers. The response to the Flock surveillance system has been rapid and, in many cases, quite effective. Activists and community members have pressured various states, counties, […]
Congress Leaving Capitol Early Without Addressing AI, Debt, or Mass Surveillance
The House made an early exit from Washington, D.C., for its October recess on Wednesday, planning to return only after the midterm elections on November 3. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced that all votes scheduled for Thursday were canceled, with the last votes occurring on Wednesday afternoon. House leadership decided to pause sessions for […]
Congressman Seeks Surveillance Cameras To ‘Get The Flock Out’ Of His District
Rep. Pat Harrigan Critiques Surveillance State Created by Flock Safety WASHINGTON — Republican Representative Pat Harrigan from North Carolina has expressed strong opposition to the extensive surveillance mechanisms of Flock Safety and is suggesting that Congress finds ways to limit this increasingly contentious technology. A wide-ranging, bipartisan group of lawmakers, along with citizens and local […]