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News & Articles By Cassie B.
07/24/2026
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By Cassie B.
U.S., Japan, and South Korea join forces on nuclear reactors as AI data centers surge across Indo-Pacific
The United States, Japan, and South Korea signed an agreement to accelerate small modular reactor deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. The State Department committed over $10 million to the FIRST program for project development and training. Data center electricity demand is soaring, with UN warnings they could soon use more power than all but five […]
07/22/2026
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By Cassie B.
Free “smart” bassinet for city workers raises privacy and national security alarms
Atlanta is the first U.S. city to offer employees who are new parents a free SNOO Smart Sleeper rental, a Wi-Fi-connected robotic bassinet. Critics warn the bassinet collects sensitive infant data, including name, photo, and sleep habits, shared with affiliates. The bassinet’s wireless radiation testing was done by a China-based lab the FCC flagged as […]
07/20/2026
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By Cassie B.
Beijing forces millions to break up with virtual partners as population shrinks
China banned minors from using AI companion chatbots to combat declining birthrates Companies must monitor users for mental health crises and notify emergency contacts ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent disabled chatbot features in response to the new rules Teenagers like Xiaoxue are circumventing restrictions using family members’ ID numbers Social media users criticized the regulations as […]
07/17/2026
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By Cassie B.
China and Russia launch 29-nation AI alliance to rival western control of technology
Twenty-nine countries, led by China and Russia, signed on to create a new AI cooperation body based in Shanghai. The WAICO initiative is framed as a response to American tech dominance and a rival to Washington’s Pax Silica project. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for AI development to be a symphony of international cooperation rather […]
07/13/2026
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By Cassie B.
Meta’s AI image tool for Instagram lasted just days before a privacy revolt killed it
Meta launched an AI image tool using public Instagram accounts without user consent. The feature was automatically enabled for public accounts, requiring manual opt-out. SAG-AFTRA and privacy advocates condemned the tool as exploitative and dangerous. Critics warned the feature enabled non-consensual image misuse, fraud, and scams. Meta pulled the feature after a few days following […]
06/30/2026
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By Cassie B.
Unvaccinated singles have their own dating app — and it’s working
Unjected is a dating app launched in 2021 for unvaccinated individuals seeking like-minded connections. Couples are meeting on the app and bonding over shared distrust of COVID-19 vaccines and government mandates. Apple removed Unjected from its App Store in 2021 for “misinformation” but reinstated it in 2024. Senate testimony in 2025 challenged COVID vaccine efficacy […]
06/30/2026
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By Cassie B.
Google restricts Meta’s Gemini AI access amid computing crunch
Google restricts Meta’s access to Gemini AI models, disrupting Meta’s internal AI projects amid a computing power shortage. The AI sector faces a severe capacity crunch, with Google’s cloud unit backlogged by $460 billion in undelivered contracts. Google leases $920 million/month in computing power from SpaceX to address infrastructure shortages, mirroring deals by Anthropic. Meta […]
06/29/2026
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By Cassie B.
Australia doubles down on under-16 social media ban with $99 million fines
Australia admits its social media ban for minors under 16 is failing, with over 85% of teens still using platforms. The government is doubling fines to $99 million AUD and expanding surveillance powers despite enforcement challenges. A BMJ study found no substantive reduction in teen social media use, with daily use unchanged among 12-to-13-year-olds. Age […]
06/22/2026
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By Cassie B.
The synthetic sales pitch: How brands are using fake people to sell you real products without telling you
AI-generated fake influencers are being used by major brands to create fake customer endorsements without disclosure, leaving consumers unaware of who is selling to them. Up to 60% of content from big brands may be AI-made, with creators often bound by NDAs to hide the practice. AI influencer posts cost roughly $1,694 versus $78,777 for […]
06/17/2026
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By Cassie B.
Spy agencies buying your data: The new surveillance state no one is talking about
The U.S. and European intelligence agencies are purchasing commercial personal data harvested from the advertising ecosystem. This practice, called advertising-based intelligence or AdInt, allows agencies to access location, political views, and religious beliefs. Oversight bodies lack authority to review or block government contracts with data brokers. The same datasets bought by Western agencies are equally […]
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