Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.

Senior NHS officials warned staff over criticising rollout of Palantir platform Ethical objections and uneven adoption have made the tech group’s contract a divisive issue within English health service

“If you criticise Palantir’s platform one more time, you are going to lose your job.”

Solidarity to all NHS workers opposing this toxic corporation. Shame on those bullying them. But they won’t stop us. We’re going to ditch Palantir.

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This is a great interview about how we ended up with the internet being hell, and how that results in today's politics, including the role journalists have played.

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OpenAI says to update Mac apps including ChatGPT and Codex as security precaution OpenAI is asking users of its Mac software to update to the latest releases from today “out of an abundance of caution.” This is due to a security issue with a third-party developer tool, Axios, that was used by OpenAI. more…

OpenAI says to update Mac apps including ChatGPT and Codex as security precaution

when disassembling a complex device, at some point you reach the Swift threshold.

this thing is never, ever, ever, going back together.

Absolutely remarkable statement from Pope Leo today.
One for the history books
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We're on strike! Don't visit propublica.org on April 8

We’re on strike today! Support our fight for a fair contract by NOT visiting the @propublica.org website or engaging with ProPublica stories today.

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Just wanted to remind folks, especially the GOP and the FDD, that Barack Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal didn’t give Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz or allow it to keep 60% enriched uranium. It sent $1.7 billion to Iran versus the tens of billions Iran will now make from tolls. 🤷🏽‍♂️

"History will judge-" let me stop you right fucking there, history doesn't do fucking shit, I'm a historian, let's be clear here: elected officials need to do their fucking jobs, right now, before it happens, or future historians will judge THEM. Everyone knows and knew who Trump was.

When Satellite Imagery Goes Dark: New Tool Shows Damage in Iran and the Gulf - bellingcat Bellingcat is introducing an updated damage assessment tool — called the Iran Conflict Damage Proxy Map — focused on destruction in Iran and the Gulf .

Just in time for Trump's scheduled war crimes, Bellingcat has updated our tool for identifying damaged buildings and structures in satellite imagery, ideally for investigating atrocities in Iran. Full details here: www.bellingcat.com/resources/20...

Just as a reminder:

Around 2 hours ago (01:22EST) it appears ILSpy WordPress domain was compromised to deliver malware.

Someone caught it on video. ILSpy WordPress domain (as of this writing) is currently returning 502.

Attempting to download ILSpy, instead of directing to GitHub, redirected to a domain

Apple Banned an App That Simply Archived Videos of ICE Abuses Eyes Up's purpose is to "preserve evidence until it can be used in court." But it has been swept up in Apple's crackdown on ICE-spotting apps.

BREAKING: Apple removed an app for preserving TikToks, Instagram reels, news reports, and videos documenting abuses by ICE

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Apple Banned an App That Simply Archived Videos of ICE Abuses Eyes Up's purpose is to "preserve evidence until it can be used in court." But it has been swept up in Apple's crackdown on ICE-spotting apps.

New: Apple banned an app that simply archived videos of ICE abuses. Rather than other apps that record ICE official's real-time location, Eyes Up is to "preserve evidence until it can be used in court." Videos from TikTok etc. Every submission manually reviewed

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ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’ Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...

New from 404 Media: Apple just removed ICEBlock, the app for reporting sightings of ICE, from its App Store after DOJ pressure. ICEBlock's developer tells me "we are determined to fight this."

"Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never the right move."

www.404media.co/iceblock-own...

ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’ Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...

ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’

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Brickstorm malware powering ‘next-level’ Chinese cyberespionage campaign Mandiant and Google have identified “Brickstorm,” a sophisticated, suspected China-linked hacking campaign targeting U.S. tech firms, legal organizations, and BPOs. The operation often goes undetected...

🚨🚨🚨 Google released a report on "Brickstorm" this morning — a next-level, suspected China-linked campaign targeting U.S. firms. Ultra-stealthy, 400+ day dwell times, focus on stealing IP, finding zero-days, and focused on long-term cyberespionage. cyberscoop.com/chinese-cybe...

Holy shit

if you’re canceling your Disney and worried about what your kids will watch…might i suggest supporting your local PBS station, which gets you streaming access to all their content via PBS passport

We’re Suing ICE for Its $2 Million Spyware Contract 404 Media has filed a lawsuit against ICE for access to its contract with Paragon, a company that sells powerful spyware for breaking into phones and accessing encrypted messaging apps.

New: 404 Media is suing ICE. We have filed a lawsuit demanding ICE release its $2 million contract with Paragon, a company that makes powerful spyware to break into phones and read encrypted messages. This is expensive for a small outlet but this info is important
www.404media.co/were-suing-i...

Excited to speak at FTSCon next month!

#FTSCon Speaker Spotlight: Joseph Edwards (@eflags.bsky.social) is presenting “The Forensics of Zoom's Remote Control” in the HUNTER track.

See the full list of speakers + event info, including how to register, here: volatilityfoundation.org/from-the-sou...

For those unfamiliar, Ellen Nakashima is also one of the best natsec/intelligence/cyber reporters in the world, and has been for decades, in no small part because of course she cultivates high level sources instead of relying on official agency press offices.

I'm a huge fan of @iceblock.app and their commitment to privacy. The differences in how iOS and Android handle push notifications doesn't usually matter.

For this threat model, it ABSOLUTELY DOES and ICEBlock is taking the right stance here.
www.iceblock.app/android

New evidence suggests Russian forces caused Azerbaijan Airlines crash An Azerbaijani news outlet released evidence Tuesday suggesting the Russian military ordered the 2024 missile strike on Flight 8243, causing a crash in which 38 passengers died and another 29 were inj...

New evidence suggests Russian forces shot down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 www.euronews.com/2025/07/01/n...

I imagined the Chatsubo in 1984. 41 years later I opened its door. Neuromancer is in production.

ICEblock, which allows users to alert others to the geographical location of ICE officers, is the top social networking app in the App Store right now after Karoline Leavitt condemned it from the podium yesterday.

Last Week in Censorship: June 22-28, 2025 Maryland federal judiciary hit with unprecedented lawsuit, tourist denied entry over political meme, and university president resigns under federal pressure.

Check out our weekly @americansunlight.org Last Week in Censorship roundup.

Last week: unprecedented lawsuit against the MD federal judiciary, the tourist denied entry over political meme, and the resignation of UVA president Jim Ryan.

(Also: merch!)

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