The rapid rise of Chinese open-weight AI reignited the US debate over how to balance safety and security risks while driving the growth of the American tech ecosystem. Some fear that Silicon Valley will get hooked on cheap Chinese AI that’s accused of ripping off American labs, introducing “various baskets ...
‘The Government Hopes To Set a Precedent’: An Interview With the Man Charged for Allegedly Wiping His GrapheneOS Phone‘The Government Hopes To Set a Precedent’: An Interview With the Man Charged for Allegedly Wiping His GrapheneOS Phone
In charging a man for allegedly typing in a duress password which wiped his privacy-focused GrapheneOS phone, the U.S. government is trying to intimidate other activists from protecting their data and participating in social movements, Samuel Tunick, the man charged, told 404 Media in an interview on Tuesday. The case ...
‘I Would Never Do This To You:’ Protesting Flock, Arizona Man Presents Plan to Surveil Government Officials‘I Would Never Do This To You:’ Protesting Flock, Arizona Man Presents Plan to Surveil Government Officials
On July 20, Jacob Petrosky stood in front of the Casa Grande, Arizona City Council during a public comment session and made an announcement. “I’ve spent the last several months talking to people all over Casa Grande, and one thing keeps coming up: Safety. So, today I’m excited to announce ...
Substackers Say New AI Detection Tool Is a ‘Witch Hunt’Substackers Say New AI Detection Tool Is a ‘Witch Hunt’
Substack contributors are rejecting the company’s decision to flag AI generated writing on the newsletter publishing platform, with several creators saying the new AI detection features are a “witch hunt.” Some Substack users who use AI to help them write or edit articles say the new policy unfairly discriminates against ...
Apple’s iMessage Scanning Flagged a Video of My Friend’s Dog as NudityApple’s iMessage Scanning Flagged a Video of My Friend’s Dog as Nudity
In a video my friend’s dog is laying on her back, her little paws in the air, while my friend rubs the dog’s chest. You can see most of the dog — who I’m not naming for very important privacy reasons — from her head to her belly. On closer ...
The moment Tuesday’s powerful earthquake hit JapanThe moment Tuesday’s powerful earthquake hit Japan
Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on 28 July. ...
Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeshipSome parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships. ...
Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup planUefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
European football’s governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup. ...
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwaveWildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde. ...
Black motorcycle clubs come alive in the summer: ‘The best way to build community is on two wheels’Black motorcycle clubs come alive in the summer: ‘The best way to build community is on two wheels’
Building on decades-long traditions, Black bikers host rides, picnics and other gatherings nearly every summer weekend to celebrate community and freedom The trip was only supposed to be a Memorial Day weekend girls’ getaway to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for Patrice “Foxy” Johnson. But once Johnson and her crew arrived, ...