The surveillance law that faces widespread criticism in Washington for various reasons is set to expire.
Deadline Approaches for Foreign Surveillance Law A critical deadline is approaching for legislation that permits the government to monitor foreign targets overseas, which includes their interactions with U.S. citizens. Proponents argue that this law is vital for national security. On the other hand, opponents describe it as an infringement, likening it to an “older brother” […]
Concerns Raised in Trump Administration Over Israel’s Surveillance and Proximity to Iran Talks
Several sources indicate that the Trump administration’s Defense Department is worried that Israel may be spying on the U.S., particularly regarding talks aimed at resolving the conflict with Iran. The Pentagon is reportedly intensifying its measures in response to these spying allegations, having recently labeled the counterintelligence threat from Israel as ‘severe’, according to NBC […]
The Surveillance State Has Arrived — Congress Needs to Resist
It’s surprising, really, but the United States has become one of the most surveilled nations globally. This close monitoring resembles the practices of more authoritarian governments like China, Russia, and Iran. It raises a question—how did a country known for its freedoms end up here? The founders of this nation crafted the Bill of Rights […]
Students react strongly as leading party school installs extensive surveillance system, including in classrooms.
Surveillance Network at San Diego State University Draws Concerns Over 1,300 AI-enabled cameras have been set up throughout San Diego State University, keeping watch over students in dorms, classrooms, gyms, and cafeterias, which has led to unrest on campus. This extensive network was part of a renovation costing more than $1.3 million completed in 2024, […]
Cuba faces increased pressure as China and Russia develop surveillance locations near Florida.
The pressure from the Trump administration on Cuba is intensifying, especially concerning the island’s intelligence capabilities. Analysts are worried that these developments could enable China and Russia to closely monitor U.S. military activities situated near Florida. Recent reports and satellite imagery of Cuba’s key signals intelligence facility near Havana have raised alarms about the foreign […]
Are license plate readers a form of surveillance? The amount of AI cameras in the US is surprising
Cities are starting to rethink the installation of surveillance cameras that are said to help reduce crime, but there’s still a long journey ahead. Interestingly, the largest surveillance firm in the nation claims to be facing opposition from activists pushing to defund police services. Public access to a detailed map showcasing automatic license plate recognition […]
Marginalized by society: Tommy Robinson raises concerns about the decline of free speech in the UK as Keir Starmer intensifies surveillance efforts
Free Speech and Surveillance in Britain: A Warning Sign As Britain tightens its grip on free speech and increases surveillance, it raises alarms for other Western nations. Tommy Robinson, a prominent figure, has faced these repercussions firsthand. “They aimed to isolate us, impose total control, and they succeeded. I became invisible,” Robinson shared with Blaze […]
City Council takes steps to prevent exploitative surveillance costs
New York City is on track to be the first in the United States to tackle “predatory” pricing strategies used by tech companies that often hike costs for consumers without their knowledge. City Council President Julie Menin, along with Majority Leader Sean Abreu, has put forward two proposals aimed at curbing “dynamic pricing”—a practice where […]
New smart glasses from ICE offer advanced surveillance capabilities. Could they potentially be used on the public?
Big Tech’s Investment in XR Glasses Major technology companies are increasingly focusing on XR glasses, largely due to the rising popularity of augmented reality. Meta was among the pioneers, collaborating with Ray-Ban to launch smart glasses, and now Apple, Google, and Samsung are anticipated to unveil their own models in the near future. Although smart […]
Democratic socialist House candidate, opponent of Espaillat receives donations tied to protest and ICE surveillance.
A Democratic Socialist candidate running for Congress participated in anti-Israel protests and has received campaign contributions from a firm that uses technology to monitor demonstrations. Financial records from the Election Commission indicate that Dalializa Avila Chevalier, who aims to challenge the five-term Congressman Adriano Espaillat, accepted a $1,500 donation from Rami Sarafa. Sarafa is the […]