lol, lmao even. did the AI cost more than the proctors?😂

Gizmodo@gizmodo.com · 4h ago

A University Used AI to Police Its Entrance Exam. Now 58,000 Students Need a Do-Over https://gizmodo.com/a-university-used-ai-to-police-its-entrance-exam-now-58000-students-need-a-do-over-2000794533

Talk about NYT style both-sidesing BS headlines. Talarico moved to a house SIX MILES from his parents. In the same district, too. How exactly is that raising questions about voter fraud? Only cuz Paxton went looking for dirt on his opponent, bc he's shady af.💀

ProPublica@propublica.org · 5h ago

NEW: After James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of committing voter fraud, ProPublica and @texastribune.org found that the Democratic Senate candidate may have voted in up to five elections using an address where he no longer lived.

“If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder.” Our new investigation uncovers disturbing ChatGPT conversations with the accused Florida State mass shooter, including about brutally violent sex, how to get media attention for killing, and more.

Inside a mass shooter’s harrowing history with ChatGPT

A year of chats reveals glaring red flags—and disturbing ChatGPT replies—from long before a rampage at Florida State University.

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They should mesd with the data and then hand it over completely unusable to fulfill their part of this "exchange." malicious compliance is always an option.😅

ProPublica@propublica.org · 2d ago

“If you take the deal, you’re going to be exploited. If you don’t take it, you’re going to die,” said attorney Frank Ssekamwa about the U.S. demand to access the health data of millions of Ugandans. “It’s the essence of digital colonialism.”

NEW: The EPA spent hundreds of millions on lead remediation in Omaha, home of the nation’s largest residential Superfund site. New soil tests by @flatwaterfreep.bsky.social and ProPublica show that years later, many yards still have harmful levels of lead.

The EPA Heralds Its Omaha Cleanup as a Success. But We Found Many Yards Still Have Toxic Levels of Lead.

The agency spent hundreds of millions on lead remediation in Omaha, Nebraska, home of the nation’s largest residential Superfund site. New soil tests by the Flatwater Free Press and ProPublica show th...

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The threats to the ICC and their families are probably empty ones anyway...Trump and Co. love a good empty threat.🙃

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · yesterday

ICC CHIEF PROSECUTOR: “Oppose Israel and we will go after your family — You have been warned. Rubio, McConnell sent me a letter… what’s liberating is accepting mortality.”

There is an excellent European docuseries that investigates this called Data Sources produced by Arte.tv. Available in multiple languages, including English: www.arte.tv/en/videos/RC...

Data Sources - Politics and society | ARTE in English

Data Sources goes beyond the official version in search of the truth: human rights violations, institutional failures, affairs of state, abuses of power and the criminal exploitation of the planet... ...

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Tech Policy Press@techpolicypress.bsky.social · yesterday

AI-powered nudification tools are making image-based abuse faster, cheaper and harder to stop. Ana Ornelas investigates how sexualized deepfakes are affecting survivors, why sex workers face unique harms, and how Europe's safeguards are struggling to keep up.

AI-powered nudification tools are making image-based abuse faster, cheaper and harder to stop. Ana Ornelas investigates how sexualized deepfakes are affecting survivors, why sex workers face unique harms, and how Europe's safeguards are struggling to keep up.

How the AI Deepfake Boom is Outpacing Europe's Safeguards

Europe's AI rules are struggling to keep pace with deepfake abuse. Ana Ornelas investigates the growing impact on victims and the gaps in protection.

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Today, the Senate is expected to confirm Todd Blanche to formally lead the DOJ after he ordered the cancellation of a $1.8 billion slush fund aimed at compensating Trump’s allies. But the new deal left in place protections that would give Trump and his family broad immunity from IRS audits.

GOP senators sign off on corrupt immunity deal from IRS audits for Trump and sons

Todd Blanche appears to be on track to lead the DOJ after Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) agreed to the plan.

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well. nobody ever said corporate America was subtle.

EXCLUSIVE: 404 Media has obtained a coaching guide that Flock surveillance gives to police about “how to speak to city councils about public safety technology.” @jasonkoebler.bsky.social reports. Read the full story here: www.404media.co/own-the-narr...

AI companies are reportedly buying rare and out-of-print books, cutting off their bindings, and scanning them for training data. The physical copies are then destroyed, raising fears that uncommon and historically valuable works could be permanently lost.

Israel routinely targets Palestinian journalists and then questions their credibility after death.

Reporters in Gaza Are Under Attack. Will I Be Recognized as One If I Am Killed?

Israel routinely targets Palestinian journalists and then questions their credibility after death.

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Defending democracy becomes a community effort when the regime is doing everything it can to sabotage the midterms. We’re organizing in all 50 states to ensure every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot and have it counted. Let’s get to work.

Hands Off Our Vote in 2026! · Indivisible

**We know that Trump and his Big Lie cronies are plotting to do everything they can to undermine our elections in 2026.** Whether it’s trying to end mail-in voting, targeting registration programs, bl...

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The tech company Flock, makers of traffic cameras that automatically record and log car license plates for law enforcement agencies, is facing increasing scrutiny over accusations that its vast, AI-sorted database has created a new, nationwide mass surveillance system.

“Privacy for Profits”: ACLU Warns Flock Building a Nationwide Surveillance Network

The tech company Flock, makers of traffic cameras that automatically record and log car license plates for law enforcement agencies, is facing increasing scrutiny over accusations that its vast, AI-so...

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Our analysis shows that the measles virus seen in Utah as recently as May is very closely related to one that circulated in Texas a year ago. Given our findings, one expert said it’s going to be difficult for the U.S. to prove measles isn’t endemic: https://propub.li/4vKYjs3

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases surpasses 3,000 reut.rs/4vN9xwc

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases surpasses 3,000

The ​number of ‌confirmed Ebola ​cases ​in the ⁠Democratic ​Republic of ​Congo has increased ​to ​3,075, including ‌1,354 ⁠deaths, government data ​showed ​on ⁠Saturday.

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ARTMS released an alternate MV for "Born Stunner", which was prereleased in low quality to imitate a leaked video. There are a few places in this MV that look like they might have used AI, but overall it seems to be made with traditional CGI and image distortion techniques.

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NEW: James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of committing voter fraud after ProPublica and @texastribune.org found that the Texas attorney general may have broken state law by voting using an address where he no longer appears to live.

Ken Paxton Touts His Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud. His Senate Opponent Is Now Accusing Him of Committing It.

James Talarico’s comments come after ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that the Texas attorney general may have broken state law by voting using an address where he no longer appears to live.

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this is a problem with a clear solution, which I always like.😙

David Choe Creating Paint Art

Alt: David Choe Creating Paint Art

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Aaron Parnas@aaronparnas.bsky.social · 2w ago

Trump is ordering the National Park Service to place warning signs outside the Smithsonian, claiming some exhibits present “inaccurate” American history. This isn’t about correcting the record—it’s about controlling who gets to write it.

ARTMS has released 'Born Stunner', a single from their upcoming EP 'Hyper-Ego'🦄💏🤺🩸

ARTMS ‘Born Stunner’ Official MV

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Two of the concept outfits weren't used at all in ARTMS Born Stunner, so imma just wait for the album and see...🤞

Frank Sinatra Sings 'The Best Is Yet To Come'

Alt: Frank Sinatra Sings 'The Best Is Yet To Come'

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Trump officials have proposed giving taxpayer dollars to groups aligned with conservative movements in Europe as well as advocates for white South Africans, according to interviews and documents reviewed by ProPublica.

More war crimes: In its fourth strike on water infrastructure, the US has destroyed two water tanks in Sirik, Iran, completely cutting off water distribution in all villages of the Bemani district and the city of Kohstak, the Hormozgan Water and Sanitation Authority says.

THREAD: The boy is called a liar. He’s told not to defend himself. Then the private school owner encourages all of his peers to attack him, one by one. She hits him, repeatedly, with a plastic pipe-like object. How does this school still exist — and receive state funds? 🧵

NEW: A woman who sexually abused a minor. Boxer Mike Tyson, who served time for rape. Both of these people successfully launched private schools that collected public money. As the voucher system grows more popular, few states have guardrails in place.

Public Money Is Fueling an Explosion of Private Schools. States Often Don’t Care How They’re Run.

As private schools proliferate, states are choosing a hands-off approach to regulating them. The backgrounds of school founders — sometimes with criminal histories — often don’t matter

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NEW: Who runs this private school? Who will be teaching my child? Does this school have any documented issues? We put together this guide to help you answer questions like these about private schools so you can make informed decisions for your family.

How to Research Private Schools Like an Investigative Reporter

It can be really hard to get transparent, comprehensive information about private schools. Our investigative reporters share some suggestions for parents and guardians who want to collect it themselve...

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ProPublica@propublica.org · 3w ago

NEW: A woman who sexually abused a minor. Boxer Mike Tyson, who served time for rape. Both of these people successfully launched private schools that collected public money. As the voucher system grows more popular, few states have guardrails in place.

ok, but who made it possible for him to use Grok that way? advertising spicy mode and then suing ppl who misuse it is pretty hypocritical.😑

Reuters Legal@legal.reuters.com · 3w ago

Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence startup xAI has sued a South Carolina man arrested earlier this year on charges of sexually exploiting minors, alleging he misused the company's AI system Grok to create child sexual abuse material.

As celebs like Kylie Jenner promote Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Lorde made it known at her concert: "Fuck the glasses." 404 Media has reported on how its been used by ICE officers, by people filming secretly at massage parlors and how some have hacked the recording light. www.404media.co/whats-the-di...

A person died during an encounter with federal immigration officials on Tuesday morning in Florida, a state highway patrol spokesperson confirmed, marking the third death in one week linked to immigration enforcement operations. Officials with Homeland Security Investigations ... TAT: [Nationalism]

Man killed by semi after fleeing from immigration officials in Florida

Death of unidentified 28-year-old man marks third immigration enforcement-related death in one week

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