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Slashdot
The Meta AI App Is a Privacy Disaster
Meta's standalone AI app is broadcasting users' supposedly private conversations with the chatbot to the public, creating what could amount to a widespread privacy breach. Users appear largely unaware that hitting the app's share button publishes their text exchanges, audio recordings, and images for anyone to see. The exposed conversations reveal sensitive information: people asking for help with tax evasion, whether family members might face arrest for proximity to white-collar crimes, and requests to write character reference letters that include real names of individuals facing legal troubles. Meta provides no clear indication of privacy settings during posting, and if users log in through Instagram accounts set to public, their AI searches become equally visible.
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Researchers Confirm Two Journalists Were Hacked With Paragon Spyware
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Two European journalists were hacked using government spyware made by Israeli surveillance tech provider Paragon, new research has confirmed. On Thursday, digital rights group The Citizen Lab published a new report detailing the results of a new forensic investigation into the iPhones of Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino and an unnamed "prominent" European journalist. The researchers said both journalists were hacked by the same Paragon customer, based on evidence found on the two journalists' devices. Until now, there was no evidence that Pellegrino, who works for online news website Fanpage, had been either targeted or hacked with Paragon spyware. When he was alerted by Apple at the end of April, the notification referred to a mercenary spyware attack, but did not specifically mention Paragon, nor whether his phone had been infected with the spyware. The confirmation of the first-ever known Paragon infections further deepens an ongoing spyware scandal that, for now, appears to be mostly focused on the use of spyware by the Italian government, but could expand to include other countries in Europe. These new revelations come months after WhatsApp first notified around 90 of its users in over two dozen countries in Europe and beyond, including journalists, that they had been targeted with Paragon spyware, known as Graphite. Among those targeted were several Italians, including Pellegrino's colleague and Fanpage director Francesco Cancellato, as well as nonprofit workers who help rescue migrants at sea. Last week, Italy's parliamentary committee known as COPASIR, which oversees the country's intelligence agencies' activities, published a report (PDF) that said it found no evidence that Cancellato was spied on. The report, which confirmed that Italy's internal and external intelligence agencies AISI and AISE were Paragon customers, made no mention of Pellegrino. The Citizen Lab's new report puts into question COPASIR's conclusions.
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Meta Invests $14.3 Billion in Scale AI
Meta has invested $14.3 billion in Scale AI while recruiting the startup's CEO to join its AI team, marking an aggressive move by the social media giant to accelerate its AI development efforts. The unusual deal gives Meta a 49% non-voting stake in Scale, valuing the company at more than $29 billion. Scale co-founder Alexandr Wang will join Meta's "superintelligence" unit, which focuses on building AI systems that perform as well as humans -- a theoretical milestone known as artificial general intelligence. Wang will remain on Scale's board while Jason Droege takes over as interim CEO. The investment represents Meta's intensified push to compete in AI development after CEO Mark Zuckerberg grew frustrated with the lukewarm reception of the company's Llama 4 language model, which launched in April. Since then, Zuckerberg has taken a hands-on approach to recruiting AI talent, hosting job candidates at his personal homes and reorganizing Meta's offices to position the superintelligence team closer to his workspace.
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Japan Urged To Use Gloomier Population Forecasts After Plunge in Births
Japan must stop being overly optimistic about how quickly its population is going to shrink, economists have warned, as births plunge at a pace far ahead of core estimates. From a report: Japan this month said there were a total of 686,000 Japanese births in 2024, falling below 700,000 for the first time since records began in the 19th century and defying years of policy efforts to halt population decline. The total represented the ninth straight year of decline and pushed the country's total fertility rate -- the average number of children born per woman over her lifetime -- to a record low of 1.15. But public and parliamentary dismay over the latest evidence of Japan's decline was intensified by the extent to which the figures undershot population estimates calculated by government demographers just two years ago. The median forecast produced by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) in 2023 did not foresee the number of annual births -- which does not include children born to non-Japanese people -- dropping into the 680,000 range until 2039.
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Apple Previews New Import/Export Feature To Make Passkeys More Interoperable
During this week's Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled a secure import/export feature for passkeys that addresses one of their biggest limitations: lack of interoperability across platforms and credential managers. The feature, built in collaboration with the FIDO Alliance, enables encrypted, user-initiated passkey transfers between apps and systems. Ars Technica's Dan Goodin says it "provides the strongest indication yet that passkey developers are making meaningful progress in improving usability." From the report: "People own their credentials and should have the flexibility to manage them where they choose," the narrator of the Apple video says. "This gives people more control over their data and the choice of which credential manager they use." The transfer feature, which will also work with passwords and verification codes, provides an industry-standard means for apps and OSes to more securely sync these credentials. As the video explains: "This new process is fundamentally different and more secure than traditional credential export methods, which often involve exporting an unencrypted CSV or JSON file, then manually importing it into another app. The transfer process is user initiated, occurs directly between participating credential manager apps and is secured by local authentication like Face ID. This transfer uses a data schema that was built in collaboration with the members of the FIDO Alliance. It standardizes the data format for passkeys, passwords, verification codes, and more data types. The system provides a secure mechanism to move the data between apps. No insecure files are created on disk, eliminating the risk of credential leaks from exported files. It's a modern, secure way to move credentials."
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Ars Technica
After a series of tumors, woman’s odd-looking tongue explains everything
The woman was in her 60s when dermatologists finally figured things out.
Isaacman’s bold plan for NASA: Nuclear ships, seven-crew Dragons, accelerated Artemis
"I was very disappointed, especially because it was so close to confirmation."
Coming to Apple OSes: A seamless, secure way to import and export passkeys
Apple OSes will soon transfer passkeys seamlessly and securely across platforms.
Engineer creates first custom motherboard for 1990s PlayStation console
New "nsOne" board can save a dying 1990s PlayStation 1 by transplanting original chips.
AI Overviews hallucinates that Airbus, not Boeing, involved in fatal Air India crash
Google's disclaimer says AI "may include mistakes," which is an understatement.
“Two years of work in two months”: States cope with Trump broadband overhaul
Trump overhaul of $42B broadband fund upends states’ plans to expand access.
Google left months-old dark mode bug in Android 16, fix planned for next Pixel Drop
Despite introducing the bug in March, it may be September before Google fixes it.
Smart tires will report on the health of roads in new pilot program
Pirelli is partnering with Apulia to monitor roads with connected tires.
AI chatbots tell users what they want to hear, and that’s problematic
OpenAI, DeepMind, and Anthropic tackle the growing issue of sycophantic AIs.
Amazon Prime Video subscribers sit through up to 6 minutes of ads per hour
AdWeek report claims gradual uptick in ad load, which ad buyers confirm is growing.
Experimental retina implants give mice infrared vision
A light-sensitive wire mesh implanted in the retina helps restore nerve impulses.
RFK Jr. announces 8 appointees to CDC vaccine panel—they’re not good
Robert Malone and Martin Kulldorff are two of the most concerning picks.
Apple’s Craig Federighi on the long road to the iPad’s Mac-like multitasking
Federighi talks to Ars about why the iPad's Mac-style multitasking took so long.
New Apple study challenges whether AI models truly “reason” through problems
Puzzle-based experiments reveal limitations of simulated reasoning, but others dispute findings.
Fair or fixed? Why Le Mans is all about “balance of performance” now.
Last year's data plus plenty of simulation are meant to create a level playing field.
“Yuck”: Wikipedia pauses AI summaries after editor revolt
The test grew out of a discussion at Wikimedia’s 2024 conference.
Hollywood studios target AI image generator in copyright lawsuit
Multiple-studio complaint cites AI image outputs as evidence of "bottomless pit of plagiarism."
After RFK Jr. fires vaccine advisors, doctors brace for blitz on childhood shots
The medical community is outraged, but Sen. Bill Cassidy continues to be reassured.
Musk’s threat to sue firms that don’t buy ads on X seems to have paid off
Some advertisers return to avoid suits, but Lego and Pinterest rebuffed threats.
With the launch of o3-pro, let’s talk about what AI “reasoning” actually does
New studies reveal pattern-matching reality behind the AI industry's reasoning claims.
Rebel News
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WATCH: Jacinta Allan GHOSTS devastated mum after BRUTAL ethnic gang attack
BREAKING: B.C. Conservative AGM scandal? Unpacking the 'Indo-packing' allegations
Israel strikes Iran, declares national emergency
Experts urge Canada to halt COVID-19 vaccines
Tommy Robinson is right about radical Islam: Joseph Cohen
WATCH: Poilievre shifts stance on immigration, calls for 'severe limits'
Far-left protesters occupy Queen's Park lawn in opposition to mining project
Mother anguished after daughter wanders from daycare unsupervised
BREAKING: Mark Carney bans Rebel News from the G7 — so we’re suing!
Health Canada’s ongoing delay tactics hint at AstraZeneca vaccine scandal
Alberta cabinet minister calls on Carney to turn 'words' into 'action'
Ukraine hasn't yet received 'prohibited' firearms from Canada, says Ottawa
'Worse with money than the drama teacher': Kris Sims slams Carney's budget delay
'Antithesis to the woke agenda': Nadine Ness on Unified Grassroots movement
Canada faces 'financial disaster' without new oil pipelines: Robbie Picard
Carney hires WEF buddy as top federal bureaucrat
Canada takes in record number of asylum seekers
The Gateway Pundit
California’s Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference on Thursday evening following the Clinton judge’s decision to temporarily restrain President Trump from deputizing the California National Guard.
The post Unhinged Newsom Says if He Told the Public About His Call with President Trump, “It Would Send Shivers Up Your Spine” (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday night granted an administrative stay and allowed President Trump to keep the National Guard deployed in Los Angeles… for now.
The post BREAKING: Ninth Circuit Court Temporarily Blocks Clinton Judge’s Restraining Order, Allowing Trump to Keep National Guard Deployed… For Now appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
IT’S OFFICIAL: Snow White is Disney’s Worst Performing Live Action Remake in a Decade
We have devoted quite a few reports to Disney’s dumpster fire remake of Snow White, mostly because of its narcissistic star Rachel Zegler, who seemed to do everything she possibly could to make sure millions of Americans would not see the movie.
The post IT’S OFFICIAL: Snow White is Disney’s Worst Performing Live Action Remake in a Decade appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
BEYOND PARODY: Hakeem Jeffries Holds Up Elmo Doll on House Floor to Protest Cuts to PBS (VIDEO)
Now that Republicans are finally passing legislation to take taxpayer funds away from PBS and NPR, Democrats are getting big mad and, as usual, their anger is making them act out in a ridiculous manner.
The post BEYOND PARODY: Hakeem Jeffries Holds Up Elmo Doll on House Floor to Protest Cuts to PBS (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
CNN Security Analyst Defends Agents Who Removed Senator Padilla From Kristi Noem Presser (VIDEO)
Democrats are expressing their outrageous outrage over Senator Padilla of California being removed from Kristi Noem’s presser today, but most people aren’t buying it.
The post CNN Security Analyst Defends Agents Who Removed Senator Padilla From Kristi Noem Presser (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Israel says it killed Iran’s military chief, senior nuclear scientists and top military brass Thursday night’s strikes.
The post BREAKING: Israel’s Strikes Kill Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Members of Military’s Top Brass, Senior Nuclear Scientists appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
After seven hours of grueling testimony in an explosive House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday, Rep.
The post “STOLEN VALOR!” – Minnesota Rep. Pete Stauber GOES OFF, Screaming at Gov. Tim Walz for False Military Service Claims and Lawless Sanctuary State Policies in House Hearing (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Mobilize IRS to Los Angeles to HUNT DOWN Who’s FUNDING the Riots
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem landed in riot-scarred Los Angeles on Thursday and immediately put the nation on notice: the IRS is now involved, and the hunt for the financial backers of violent unrest has officially begun.
The post DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Mobilize IRS to Los Angeles to HUNT DOWN Who’s FUNDING the Riots appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday ordered President Trump to return control of the National Guard back to California.
The post BREAKING: Clinton Judge Sides with Newsom, Orders Trump to Return Control of National Guard Back to California – Calls President’s Actions “Illegal” appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Anti-ICE protestors surrounded a Los Angeles hotel full of federal agents late Wednesday night after a front desk clerk outed their location.
The post “F*ck ICE!” – Anti-ICE Protesters Surround Los Angeles Hotel Full of Federal Agents After Front Desk Clerk Outs Their Location (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
UPDATE via The Times of Israel: “The IDF confirms it has launched an aerial campaign against Iran’s nuclear program.
The post UPDATE: ISRAEL BOMBS IRAN’S NUCLEAR SITES; Explosions Heard in Tehran; Israel Defense Minister Says Israel Conducting “Preemptive Strike Against Iran” appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
After years of denial, Democrats are finally embracing the idea of election fraud—when it’s politically convenient.
The post NY Supreme Court Judge Advances Lawsuit Demanding Full Hand Recount After Kamala Harris Receives ZERO Votes in Rockland County appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Pavel Durov’s Arrest: A Warning for Western Freedom
In a world increasingly dominated by digital communication and instant information, the defense of freedom on the internet has become one of the main battlegrounds for democratic societies.
The post Pavel Durov’s Arrest: A Warning for Western Freedom appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
The Danish have caved and will allow US bases in their territory.
The post Denmark’s Parliament Approves Legislation Authorizing US Military Bases on Danish Soil, as Trump Eyes Greenland Annexation appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
As the possibility of military action against Iran intensifies, the United States has begun evacuating non-essential personnel and their families from its embassies and military bases across the Middle East.
The post US Evacuates Middle East Embassy & Military Personnel as Tensions Mount Over Potential Israeli Strike on Iran appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Dissentwatch
NEW – One in five Muslims in Germany “feels offended”
Oh No! War with Iran. Or is it?
Israel’s Strikes on Iran: What You Kneed to Know
UN watchdog finds Iran failing to comply with nuclear obligations – Perfect Timing Hey
Leader: Zionist regime has prepared ‘bitter and painful fate’ for itself with latest attack
UN Warns of Internet Blackout in Gaza Strip Paralyzing Aid Operations
Childrens Health Defense
Canary In a (Post) Covid World: Money, Fear and Power (Canary In a Covid World)
Amazon #1 Best Seller Thirty seven courageous voices—doctors, researchers, scientists, lawyers, journalists, ethicists, and creatives—reveal how powerful interests used the COVID-19 crisis as a tool to reshape our world. This is a rich, varied, and deeply disturbing story, told by some of the world’s bravest and most qualified voices, of how our health care, information, […]
The post Canary In a (Post) Covid World: Money, Fear and Power (Canary In a Covid World) appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Canary In a Covid World: How Propaganda and Censorship Changed Our (My) World
Amazon #1 Best Seller across multiple categories and a defining book of the Covid era. A groundbreaking work, it offers unparalleled insights and may be the most important compilation from this pivotal time. The 34 authors, the Canaries, are courageous people. They are critical thinkers, who are prepared to put everything on the line to […]
The post Canary In a Covid World: How Propaganda and Censorship Changed Our (My) World appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
A Comprehensive and Accessible Guide to the IEP Process The IEP process can be confusing, frustrating, and time-consuming. Understanding what your child or student needs is one thing, but getting them help and resources can be another thing altogether. Drawing on decades of experience, Jennifer Laviano and Julie Swanson are uniquely positioned to guide both […]
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Discover the ultimate guide to delicious, paleo- and keto-friendly meals that your kids will love! In this groundbreaking cookbook, renowned chef Pete Evans presents 120 easy, mouthwatering recipes designed to keep your little ones happy and healthy.
The post Healthy Food for Healthy Kids appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Latest Poll: More Than One-Third of Moderate Voters Do Not Trust Federal Health Agencies
The poll of over 1,000 registered voters revealed that more than half oppose government vaccine mandates and believe the public should have the right to sue vaccine manufacturers for injuries.
The post Latest Poll: More Than One-Third of Moderate Voters Do Not Trust Federal Health Agencies appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Children’s Health Defense CEO, Mary Holland, Esq. Statement on Pardon of Anthony Fauci
Children’s Health Defense is profoundly disappointed by President Biden’s preemptive pardon of Anthony Fauci today, which prevents the possibility of a conviction for federal crimes dating back to January 1, 2014. "We know that Tony Fauci lied."
The post Children’s Health Defense CEO, Mary Holland, Esq. Statement on Pardon of Anthony Fauci appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
New research suggests COVID-19 vaccinated individuals may ‘shed’ spike protein to unvaccinated women
Striking trend of menstrual irregularities is comparable in both populations when in close proximity.
The post New research suggests COVID-19 vaccinated individuals may ‘shed’ spike protein to unvaccinated women appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
New CHD Book Uncovers the Mechanisms That Turn Medicine Deadly
Meticulously researched exposé reveals the many ways modern medicine puts patients’ lives at risk.
The post New CHD Book Uncovers the Mechanisms That Turn Medicine Deadly appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
New CHD Book Presents Analysis of COVID Policy by Independent Scientists
Children’s Health Defense (CHD) and Skyhorse Publishing released “Down the COVID-19 Rabbit Hole: Independent Scientists and Physicians Unmask the Pandemic” today.
The post New CHD Book Presents Analysis of COVID Policy by Independent Scientists appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
New research examines the role of the immune system in the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children’s Health Defense (CHD) Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Brian Hooker, PhD, co-authored a new paper, “The Neuroimmunology of Autism” published this week on the multidisciplinary research platform Preprints.org.
The post New research examines the role of the immune system in the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
CHD Scientists Identify 19 Different Diseases Associated with Routine Infant Vaccine
Wyeth’s HibTITER® shot linked to gastrointestinal, respiratory, and dermatological adverse outcomes
The post CHD Scientists Identify 19 Different Diseases Associated with Routine Infant Vaccine appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Holistic Vet Reveals Veterinary Medicine’s Dark Underbelly in New Memoir Published by CHD
CHD announced today the publication of holistic veterinarian Marcie Fallek’s memoir, “Little Miracles Everywhere: My Unorthodox Path to Holistic Veterinary Medicine.”
The post Holistic Vet Reveals Veterinary Medicine’s Dark Underbelly in New Memoir Published by CHD appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Kids and COVID: Costly Mistakes That Must Never Happen Again
Kids and COVID is an in-depth look at mistakes pandemic officials made that hurt children and adolescents around the world. In Spring of 2020, it was understandable that those directing government policies made errors of judgment since data was just emerging. However, within the first year of the declared pandemic, physicians and scientists from around […]
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The Medical-Pharmaceutical Killing Machine
Medical and pharmaceutical history is replete with examples of dangerous interventions that have poisoned, injured, or killed. However, events since 2020 have attracted attention as never before to medicine’s potential to be both lethal and malevolent. In The Medical-Pharmaceutical Killing Machine, Children’s Health Defense situates current perils in their broader context with the aim of […]
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Two CHD scientists analyzed vaccine lot data, obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by the Informed Consent Action Network in October 2022, to track vaccine batches from where they were manufactured to where they were administered.
The post CHD Scientists Uncover Evidence of Pfizer ‘Hot Lots’ Linked to Higher Rates of COVID Vaccine Injuries appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
‘Vaxxed III: Authorized to Kill’ Premieres Nationwide September 18
CHD documentary features first-hand accounts of devastation from COVID-era shots and dangerous hospital protocols
The post ‘Vaxxed III: Authorized to Kill’ Premieres Nationwide September 18 appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
CHD Marks 10th Anniversary of CDC Whistleblower Disclosure of MMR Vaccine/Autism Link
Dr. William Thompson revealed increased risk of autism in young Black boys following vaccination in landmark 2014 revelation.
The post CHD Marks 10th Anniversary of CDC Whistleblower Disclosure of MMR Vaccine/Autism Link appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Down the COVID-19 Rabbit Hole: Independent Scientists and Physicians Unmask the Pandemic
“Down the COVID-19 Rabbit Hole” discusses the widespread misuse of science during the pandemic, the likely origin of COVID-19, the pathophysiology of the disease itself, and the harms associated with the various vaccines that have been produced, particularly those based on the novel mRNA platforms. This book also looks at the widespread failure of the […]
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Little Miracles Everywhere: Memoir of a Holistic Veterinarian
In this funny, honest, and illuminating memoir, Marcie Fallek, a skeptical New Yorker and animal lover, embarks on a journey to become a veterinarian. She begins her quest at an Italian veterinary school, where most students flunk out. Her struggles lead her to India, in search of Divine help. She vows, following a series of […]
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The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline: A Fact-Packed History of Vaccines and Their Makers
Browse through an extensive series of verifiable and documented facts on vaccines. For well over a century, vaccines have been routinely recommended to billions of people worldwide, mostly children and babies. With an ever-increasing portfolio of vaccines using novel technologies on the global market, it is important now more than ever to consolidate a chronology […]
The post The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline: A Fact-Packed History of Vaccines and Their Makers appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
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