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News & Articles By Cassie B.
01/07/2026
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By Cassie B.
Pakistan blocks global VPNs, mandates state surveillance backdoors in digital crackdown
Pakistan blocks major global VPN services to enable state surveillance. A new licensing regime mandates backdoor access for security agencies. The move is widely condemned as censorship that will cripple the tech sector. This action reflects a global pattern of using digital tools for authoritarian control. The policy isolates citizens and stifles free thought and […]
01/05/2026
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By Cassie B.
South Korean crypto employee gets 4-year sentence for Bitcoin spy ring aiding North Korea
A South Korean crypto exchange operator was sentenced for trading Bitcoin for military secrets. He recruited an army captain to hack a critical U.S.-South Korea command system. The plot aimed to steal sensitive data for North Korean operatives. Stolen cryptocurrency funds North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. This case exposes how crypto can be weaponized […]
12/30/2025
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By Cassie B.
OpenAI offers $555,000 for “stressful” job to guard against rogue AI and mental health harms
OpenAI is hiring a high-paid executive to defend against AI risks like cyberattacks and rogue AI. The move follows lawsuits linking ChatGPT to user harm, including deaths. The role must address mental health impacts and AI that finds security vulnerabilities. OpenAI has faced instability ,with safety executives frequently departing. Industry leaders warn of unchecked AI […]
12/29/2025
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By Cassie B.
Study reveals more than 20% of YouTube recommendations are low-quality “AI slop”
AI slop now dominates more than 20% of new YouTube recommendations. This synthetic content is designed purely to farm views and revenue. Channels producing it have amassed billions of views and millions in earnings. The content is decontextualized, addictive, and sometimes exploits real tragedies. Platform algorithms reward this low-quality content, threatening our shared information space. […]
12/26/2025
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By Cassie B.
Nvidia’s $20 billion licensing deal for Groq targets Google’s AI chip dominance
Nvidia invests $20 billion to license Groq’s AI technology and hire its leadership. The deal is a strategic move to counter Google’s growing influence in AI inference hardware. Structuring it as a licensing agreement aims to avoid intense antitrust scrutiny. Nvidia gains key talent from Google’s TPU project to bolster its own chip development. The […]
12/22/2025
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By Cassie B.
San Francisco power outage strands driverless cars, highlights grid vulnerability
A substation fire caused a massive power outage for 130,000 San Francisco customers. The outage spread across the city’s north side during a peak holiday shopping weekend. PG&E faced complex repairs, with full restoration taking days to complete. The failure paralyzed autonomous vehicles, highlighting technological dependence on the grid. The incident underscores broader concerns about […]
12/15/2025
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By Cassie B.
AI’s hidden cost: Explosive growth drives global e-waste toward crisis levels
AI advancement is creating a massive new wave of electronic waste. Global e-waste is skyrocketing, far outpacing formal recycling rates. Rapid hardware upgrades in data centers are a primary driver. Toxic materials from discarded electronics threaten health and the environment. Experts urge designing for longevity and better recycling to curb the crisis. The breakneck speed […]
12/10/2025
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By Cassie B.
AI-priced groceries: Instacart’s secret experiments inflate your food bill
Instacart secretly charges different customers different prices for identical groceries. Prices for the same items can vary by up to 23% in hidden AI-driven tests. The practice occurs at major retailers, raising serious transparency concerns. This could cost a family of four roughly $1,200 extra per year. Experts warn it could evolve into personalized “surveillance […]
12/09/2025
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By Cassie B.
Research finds AI chatbots sway political opinions but flood conversations with inaccurate claims
AI persuasion works by flooding conversations with factual-sounding claims. This strategy causes a significant trade-off, where increased persuasiveness directly reduces accuracy. A single AI conversation can durably shift a person’s political views by a large margin. Small, open-source models can now match the persuasive power of advanced corporate AI systems. This creates a built-in engine […]
12/05/2025
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By Cassie B.
Your next phone or laptop could cost 20–30% more because of AI chip shortages
AI data centers are causing a severe global memory chip shortage. Manufacturers are prioritizing high-margin AI chips over consumer electronics. This shortage is drastically raising prices for smartphones, PCs, and storage. Consumer device makers warn of unprecedented cost increases and product limits. The chip crunch is expected to persist through at least 2027. A silent […]
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