Protests leveraging social media hit 25 countries since 2011. Yet governments' digital countermeasures—now AI-powered—crush them quicker than ever.
Snap. Your Ray-Bans just captured a stranger's face. But Meta's servers? They're the real audience. Privacy's toast.
The EU AI Act isn't just red tape—it's a lifeline for Europe's small AI players. Buried in its 38 SME mentions? Tools to outmaneuver giants.
Law enforcement promised ALPRs like Flock Safety's would stick to serious crimes. A Georgia ticket for a phone in hand says otherwise—mission creep has arrived.
Everyone thought the two-year FISA clock would force real reforms. Instead, leaders like Mike Johnson are pushing a no-strings extension, ignoring a history of surveillance overreach.
Google knew the dangers of Project Nimbus from day one—internal memos screamed it. Amazon? Dead silence. Here's why that's a scandal.
The EU just unveiled its Code of Practice for general-purpose AI—think guidelines for the ChatGPT crowd. But with no legal bite, will Big Tech even glance at it?
Imagine training an AI with a number so vast—10²³ floating point operations—it rivals the atoms in the observable universe. That's the EU's new line for GPAI models.
Westminster's latest social media ban push for kids isn't protection—it's a power grab. Ministers get carte blanche to decide what's 'harmful,' and we're all collateral damage.
Your VMS just matched a temp to Amsterdam. Congrats—now prove it's not biased, or face EU fines. Staffing's AI party is over.
Three states are pushing bills to make 3D printer makers install censorware that blocks 'gun-like' prints. It's DRM all over again — and it's dumber than ever.
Brussels drops its voluntary playbook for taming GPAI under the EU AI Act. But after 20 years watching Valley hype, I'm asking: does this actually stick, or is it more paperwork for the lawyers?
Tech insiders sweating under the EU AI Act? Come 2026, whistleblower shields activate. But after two decades watching Valley scandals, I'm not holding my breath for clean wins.
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