Meta-Powered Military Chatbot Advertised Giving “Worthless” Advice on Airstrikes
The marketing of a new military tech tool powered by Meta’s artificial intelligence is “irresponsible” and “clumsy,” experts said.
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The Intercept’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI Advances on Claim It Removed Reporters’ Bylines
The Intercept’s lawsuit argues that the Digital Millennium Copyright Act prevents OpenAI from stripping a story’s title or byline.
Trump’s Election Is Also a Win for Tech’s Right-Wing “Warrior Class”
Silicon Valley has successfully rebranded military contracting as a proud national duty for the industry.
Crypto Sweep Puts Congress on Notice: Vote With Us or We’ll Come After You With Millions
“In all likelihood, crypto deregulation is coming,” said a consumer advocate. “It looks like a tragedy waiting to happen.”
Trump Might Get Unfettered Surveillance Powers. How Did We Get Here?
For a decade, Congress has failed to rein in the surveillance state. Now Trump is promising to use the government against his foes.
U.S. Military Makes First Confirmed OpenAI Purchase for War-Fighting Forces
The Pentagon explored the AI software for research, but the new deal is the first by a combatant command whose mission is one of killing.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Netflix Wiped Most of Its “Palestinian Stories” Collection — and Erased the Whole Thing in Israel
Following a purge of at least 24 films, Netflix is facing calls to reinstate the movies.
Crypto PAC Throws a Lifeline to Ted Cruz in Tightening Senate Battle
Cruz’s opponent, Rep. Colin Allred, is no crypto foe, but the industry heavily favors Republicans.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Meta’s Israel Policy Chief Tried to Suppress Pro-Palestinian Instagram Posts
Jordana Cutler, Meta’s policy chief for Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, repeatedly flagged for censorship posts by Students for Justice in Palestine.
After Major Industry Donor Pops Up, Harris Makes Bizarre Proposal: Crypto for Black Men
Losing Black voters to Donald Trump, the Harris campaign has an idea for helping Black men. But what does it mean?