The 83rd Venice International Film Festival has just witnessed a profoundly historic moment. The premiere of NAZA, a chilling new documentary directed by Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, received a staggering 25-minute standing ovation. This reaction not only sets a new record for the prestigious Italian festival but also highlights the … Read more
I have revised my syllabus and replaced some readings with more recent ones. I like to update my readings frequently so I can stay current with the latest research. I may have missed some topics, but I am satisfied with what I have. There has been a rising- and unsurprising- interest in AI in recent … Read more
Brief Summary The video explores the sudden, explosive popularity of AI-equipped smart glasses—specifically the Meta Ray-Bans—and the severe privacy threats they introduce. While previous smart glasses like Google Glass failed, the new generation is selling in the millions because they look like normal eyewear while packing high-resolution displays, cameras, and AI assistants. However, because they … Read more
On August 26, 2026, the U.S. State Department and Treasury took an unprecedented step in the realm of digital rights and counterterrorism by officially placing the Italian tech collective Autistici/Inventati (A/I) on the “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” list. Spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, this decision has sent shockwaves through the digital rights community, … Read more
Today, Tor is launching a crowdfunding campaign for 10 internet freedom projects. Because without increased support, we’re at risk of losing an ecosystem of privacy and anti-censorship tech. Internet freedom tools are facing a crisis. As of 2025, internet freedom has declined for 15 consecutive years. And yet as censorship and surveillance become increasingly sophisticated … Read more
Key Insights by Merlin AI Google Maps Evolution – Google has been mapping the world for over 20 years, launching its Street View feature in 2007. – Initial camera systems were bulky, weighing up to 500 pounds, but have since evolved to lighter, more versatile models used on various vehicles including backpacks and even … Read more
Palantir occupies a more extreme place in Silicon Valley but represents a new, growing ethos Big Tech is developing. We have seen the company’s official X message today. A few early comments: This is the nationalist turn. Big Tech now explicitly acts as an agent of a nation-state, which in turn justifies its regulations worldwide. … Read more
Key Insights by Merlin AI Tails OS: Privacy and Surveillance Concerns – Tails OS is designed for maximum privacy, erasing all digital traces after each session, making it appealing to journalists and whistleblowers. – Several governments banned Tails due to its ability to make user activity untraceable, posing a challenge to surveillance efforts. – … Read more
EFF recently listed 10 dangers of Age Verification. Governments and corporations increasingly mandate users to undergo types of age verification. Online age verification can protect children from some harms, but it also introduces significant risks around privacy, security, surveillance, discrimination, and free expression.scientificamerican+1 Here are the major risk points: Privacy and data security Most robust … Read more
Is Chinese-style surveillance becoming normalized? A Times investigation found the Chinese surveillance state is spreading past its borders. Read our full investigation: https://nyti.ms/2vheHEY Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest culture trends and scientific developments, New … Read more
Internet Archive Successfully Fends Off Secret FBI Order The Intercept by Kim Zetter A decade ago, the FBI sent Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, a now-infamous type of subpoena known as a National Security Letter, demanding the name, address and activity record of a registered Internet Archive user. The letter came with an everlasting … Read more
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New version of SecureDrop, open-source whistleblower submission system originally created by Aaron Swartz Boing Boing by Trevor Timm At Freedom of the Press Foundation, we’re excited to announce the release of a brand new version of SecureDrop, our open source whistleblower system which media organizations can use to communicate and receive documents from sources. Facebook has open sourced … Read more
Secret Malware in European Union Attack Linked to U.S. and British Intelligence The Intercept by Morgan Marquis-Boire Complex malware known as Regin is the suspected technology behind sophisticated cyberattacks conducted by U.S. and British intelligence agencies on the European Union and a Belgian telecommunications company, according to security industry sources and technical analysis conducted by The … Read more
WikiLeaks releases FinFisher ‘malware’ Whistleblower website claims German group has sold surveillance software to some of the world’s most abusive regimes WikiLeaks Exposes Countries That Use Controversial’FinFisher’ Surveillance Tech Mashable! by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchiera WikiLeaks published a batch of documents and files pertaining to the controversial surveillance technology company FinFisher on Monday, including a list of its … Read more