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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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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 "…
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Companies slash AI spending amid rising token costs, fake products emerge
Companies are reportedly cutting back on AI spending due to escalating costs associated with AI tokens. This shift has led to the development of tools designed to optimize LLM usage, such as one that makes models commun…
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AI Sentience Debate: If LLMs Are Sentient, So Is Age of Empires II
A recent paper proposes that if large language models are considered sentient based on certain metrics, then classic video games like Age of Empires II would also qualify. This argument challenges the current understand…
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3D Stacked FETs: Transistors Expand into Third Dimension
Researchers are developing a new 3D Stacked FET architecture that expands the traditional transistor design into the third dimension. This innovation aims to overcome the physical limitations of current 2D transistor sc…
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Hydrogel-based 3D transistors achieve millimeter-scale modulation thickness
Researchers have developed a novel 3D semiconductor material using hydrogels that allows for the creation of transistors with millimeter-scale modulation thickness. This breakthrough integrates organic electronics, soft…
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FCC Proposes ID for Phone Plans Amidst Surveillance Concerns
The FCC has proposed a new rule requiring individuals to provide government identification numbers to obtain a phone plan, a measure intended to combat robocalls but which could also be used for other purposes. Addition…
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Digital security trainer hosts 'self-doxxing' raves to boost online safety
Imani Thompson, a digital security trainer and host of the "Cache Me Outside" events, discusses strategies for personal security and reducing reliance on major tech platforms. These events, which include "de-Googling" p…
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Neutral atoms poised to be quantum computing's 'transistor moment'
Neutral atom quantum computers are emerging as a potentially dominant platform, drawing parallels to the transistor's impact on classical computing. This approach traps individual atoms using lasers, offering advantages…