Journalists worldwide are facing an escalating wave of legal intimidation, with governments and private entities increasingly utilizing "Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation" (SLAPPs) to silence investigative reporting. According to the …
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Flock Safety CEO Apologizes for Labeling Anti-Surveillance Group as ‘Terroristic Organization
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley has publicly walked back previous characterizations of privacy activists as "terroristic," signaling a shift in the company’s approach to growing public opposition. As the surveillance …
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Secure messaging apps vary by their use of end-to-end encryption (E2EE), which ensures only the sender and recipient can read messages. While Signal and SimpleX prioritize default E2EE for all …
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Illinois Reports 141 Cases of Cyclosporiasis Illinois health officials have identified 141 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state so far this year. The spike is part of a broader seasonal …
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Surveillance Infrastructure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents the largest sporting event in history and is accompanied by an unprecedented deployment of surveillance technology. …
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The Evolution of AI-Powered Video Surveillance Artificial intelligence is transforming video surveillance from a passive recording tool into an active, query-based intelligence system. By integrating Large Vision-Language Models (LVLMs) with …
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is currently weighing a proposal to ban event contracts tied to political contests, awards, and other activities that critics argue resemble gambling rather …
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Professional Athletes Face Privacy Risks as Wearables Raise Concerns Over Biometric Data Professional athletes are increasingly using wearable technology to monitor performance, but the collection and potential misuse of biometric …
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AI Surveillance in Financial Markets: Tracking Cross-Venue Abuse Financial regulators are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to monitor market abuse across fragmented trading venues and diverse asset classes. By deploying …
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Technology
FCC Proposes Rule to Eliminate Burner Phones, Sparking Privacy and Cybersecurity Concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has not proposed a regulation to eliminate "burner phones," nor is there an active agency mandate requiring the collection of government-issued identification for all mobile …