She Joined Facebook to Fight Terror. Now She’s Convinced We Need to Fight Facebook.
Hannah Byrne joined Facebook to combat far-right extremism. She’s now convinced the tech giant can’t be trusted with such power.
Technology
Israel’s War on Gaza
Documents Contradict Google’s Claims About Its Project Nimbus Contract With Israel
A previously undisclosed email and new documents show the Project Nimbus deal isn’t covered by Google’s general terms of service.
The War on Immigrants
These Tech Firms Won’t Tell Us If They Will Help Trump Deport Immigrants
The Intercept asked companies that store personal data if they will help Trump conduct mass deportations. Few had anything to say.
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.
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.