DHS Plans to Start Collecting Eye Scans and DNA — With the Help of Defense Contractors
As the agency plans to collect more biometrics, including from U.S. citizens, Northrop Grumman is helping build the infrastructure.
Technology
Zoom Censorship of Palestine Seminars Sparks Fight Over Academic Freedom
Zoom cited anti-terrorism laws to shut down an event with Palestinian activist Leila Khaled — and other events criticizing its censorship.
Google AI Tech Will Be Used for Virtual Border Wall, CBP Contract Shows
Google Cloud will be used in conjunction with Anduril Industries’ surveillance tech on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Protests for Black Lives
Twitter Surveillance Startup Targets Communities of Color for Police
Insiders say Dataminr’s “algorithmic” Twitter search involves human staffers perpetuating confirmation biases.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Days After Returning to Office, Facebook Content Moderator Contracts Coronavirus
Even as Facebook staff work from home, the content moderators were forced to return to the office amid pandemic fears.
Facebook Contractor Downplays Coronavirus Risk for Content Moderators
Facebook content moderators must return to the office, and a call with their managers at Accenture did little to calm their fears.
Crumbling Case Against Assange Shows Weakness of "Hacking" Charges Related to Whistleblowing
The entire computer crime case against Assange is based on a brief discussion, between a publisher and source, about cracking a password — but the cracking never actually happened.
Protests for Black Lives
Feds Are Tapping Protesters' Phones. Here's How To Stop Them.
Use Signal and add a PIN code to your phone’s SIM card to help protect against spying.
Protests for Black Lives
Facebook Sued Over Kenosha Killings
“If Facebook won’t change their M.O., then a judge needs to tell them to enforce their own standards.”
Operation Legend Is Bringing Surveillance Tech to Cities
Using federal grants, cities are contracting with companies that hack smartphones and detect gunshots.