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- 2026-06-18 research_milestone Researchers developed 3D semiconductors using hydrogels to create transistors with millimeter-scale modulation thickness. source
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Proton CEO accused of prioritizing AI over security, sparking internal concerns
Proton's CEO, Joseph, is reportedly prioritizing the company's AI initiatives over its core security mission, according to an investigation. This shift has allegedly created a culture of fear within the organization. Se…
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Flock CEO dismisses backlash; Mayer criticized on gender; identity fraud case highlighted
Flock CEO Jason Joseph claimed that backlash against his company is not real, according to leaked audio from a private police conference. He also reportedly advised against apologizing. Separately, former Yahoo CEO Marr…
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AI Trend: Reverse-Engineering, Accenture Shakeup, and Character.ai Bankruptcy
A recent podcast episode discussed the trend of "reverse-engineering anything" as a new form of AI-generated content, with hosts Jason and Joseph exploring this phenomenon. The discussion also touched upon a significant…
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AI tools enable police to pinpoint homes from photos, but surveillance faces legal challenges
Law enforcement agencies are increasingly leveraging AI tools to enhance surveillance capabilities. One such tool, Raven (formerly GeoSpy), claims to be able to identify a specific home from a single indoor photograph. …
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Donghua University spins transistors into soft fibers for robot sensing
Researchers at Donghua University have developed a novel method for creating soft, continuous fibers embedded with electronic components. Using microfluidic spinning, they can integrate transistors, inverters, and spati…
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FBI Hack Exposes Employee Data; Surveillance Cameras Eye Facial Recognition
404 Media has reported on a significant hack affecting the FBI, compromising data on all employees and their spouses. In separate news, a surveillance company is offering law enforcement the integration of facial recogn…
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Facial Recognition's Pervasive Spread Signals End of Privacy
Facial recognition technology has become pervasive, appearing in surveillance systems and soon in Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. Viral social media accounts are leveraging this technology to identify and expose individua…
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Library Futures Institute Advocates for Digital Rights
Jennie Rose Halperin, executive director of the Library Futures Institute, discussed the organization's advocacy for libraries in the digital age. The conversation, featured on a podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spo…
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DHS predictive policing unit uses financial data for traffic stops
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operates a secretive unit focused on predictive policing. This unit analyzes Americans' financial data, leading to local law enforcement initiating traffic stops. Separately, a …
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Amazon worker destroys books for AI training, report reveals
An Amazon warehouse worker revealed that books are being destroyed to train Amazon's AI products. This practice involves the disposal of physical books, which are then likely digitized or processed to extract data for A…
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Police use of fake Flock cameras sparks legal debate
This week's 404 Media podcast discusses a controversial tactic used by law enforcement, where a police officer allegedly created a fake Flock camera to catch a vandal. The discussion questions the legality of charging s…
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US scientist defends global collaboration after receiving Chinese award
Elsa Reichmanis, a distinguished American materials scientist, has defended international scientific collaboration amidst increasing geopolitical scrutiny. Reichmanis, recognized for her foundational work in chemically …
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Flock's impact on small towns discussed in new podcast episode
A podcast episode discusses the impact of Flock, a company that provides services to help communities manage drone activity, on a small town in the United States. The discussion touches on the broader implications of Fl…
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Phone location data buyer details Pentagon's use of targeted ads
Mike Yeagley, a former government contractor, discusses his efforts to acquire and demonstrate the utility of commercially sourced phone location data. He spent significant personal funds to obtain this data, aiming to …
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Flock used to track people, AI book sales secret, Suno hack revealed
Flock, a company known for its license plate readers, is now being used by law enforcement to track individuals based on descriptions like "male with tattoos." Separately, a company is reportedly selling large quantitie…
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Large language models usher in the fifth rewrite of the human operating system
The human operating system is undergoing its fifth major rewrite, driven by the rapid advancement and adoption of large language models (LLMs). This new interface, unlike previous ones such as language, writing, the pri…
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105,000 nano-oscillators synchronized in 45 nanoseconds, offering transistor alternative
Scientists have successfully synchronized 105,000 nano-oscillators in a mere 45 nanoseconds, demonstrating a significant leap in oscillator-based computing. This breakthrough, which uses minimal energy, shows promise as…
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AI-generated flyers spark 'pandemic' concerns, new term coined
A new term, "ChatGPT flyer pandemic," has emerged to describe the proliferation of unsolicited advertisements that leverage AI-generated text, often found in physical mailboxes. These flyers, which utilize AI to create …
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Professor Angela Jones releases book on sex, society, and erotic lives
Dr. Angela Jones, a professor at Stony Brook University, has released a new book titled "Sex in Public: The Transformative Social Power of Our Erotic Lives." The book explores the societal influences on private sexual l…
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Influencers Falsely Show Wealth Online to Sell Courses
Influencers and "hustlebros" are reportedly using fabricated digital dashboards from platforms like YouTube, OnlyFans, and Stripe to falsely present themselves as wealthy. This tactic is employed to market low-quality "…