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Come learn how researchers and others learned what cops were using Flock's nationwide network of cameras for, including searches for ICE.
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OpenAI, Mass Scraper of Copyrighted Work, Claims Copyright Over Subreddit's Logo
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OpenAI, Mass Scraper of Copyrighted Work, Claims Copyright Over Subreddit's Logo

“It does not seem wise for OpenAI to start enforcing copyright claims,” one Redditor wrote. 
Roblox Community Protests ‘Communism’ Update
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Roblox Community Protests ‘Communism’ Update

Welcome to Bloxburg players are holding “Anti Communism” signs and throwing boxes of pizza into the ocean to protest an attempt to create income equality.
Drone Company Zipline Dictates Mayor's Quote on How 'Normal' Zipline Is
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Drone Company Zipline Dictates Mayor's Quote on How 'Normal' Zipline Is

Emails obtained by 404 Media show that a quote attributed to a mayor praising Zipline was in large part written and conceived by the company itself.
Scientists Use Ultrasound to Make Cold Brew Coffee in 3 Minutes Instead of 24 Hours
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Scientists Use Ultrasound to Make Cold Brew Coffee in 3 Minutes Instead of 24 Hours

They have also invented something they are calling "cold espresso."
Google Delists Sites Providing DIY Hormone Therapy at Behest of UK Government
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Google Delists Sites Providing DIY Hormone Therapy at Behest of UK Government

“In the short term, they will be left with no healthcare at all. However, they will find alternatives, as they always have.”
Podcast: Facebook is the 'Zombie Internet'
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Podcast: Facebook is the 'Zombie Internet'

How Facebook is even worse than dead; Pokemon Go players cheating by messing with maps; and how ticket resellers are transferring untransferable tickets.
How Resellers Are Transferring Billie Eilish's 'Untransferable' Tickets
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How Resellers Are Transferring Billie Eilish's 'Untransferable' Tickets

Ticketmaster's untransferable tickets can be—and are—transferred by ticket brokers all the time.
Met Gala AI Images of Katy Perry and Rihanna Show Relentless Spread of AI Junk
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Met Gala AI Images of Katy Perry and Rihanna Show Relentless Spread of AI Junk

AI-generated images of Katy Perry and Rihanna show them in beautiful gowns at the Gala, which they both did not attend.
This Tool Shows Some Telegram Users’ Approximate Physical Location
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This Tool Shows Some Telegram Users’ Approximate Physical Location

The tool relies on Telegram's opt-in "Find People Nearby" feature, but allows searches for Telegram users globally.
'Kendrick's Pool:' People Are Tagging Drake's House With Insults on Google Maps
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'Kendrick's Pool:' People Are Tagging Drake's House With Insults on Google Maps

The Drake versus Kendrick beef enters the Google Maps arena.
Amazon Driver Saves Woman’s Life, Rewarded With Pizza Party and Laptop
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Amazon Driver Saves Woman’s Life, Rewarded With Pizza Party and Laptop

“It’s always ‘An Amazon Driver’ when they do something good, and ‘a third party Amazon driver’ when it’s bad.”
Pornhub's Biggest Star Is Promoting an AI Nonconsensual 'Nudify' App
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Pornhub's Biggest Star Is Promoting an AI Nonconsensual 'Nudify' App

Sweetie Fox, Pornhub’s top adult content creator, made a sponsored video for a well-known nonconsensual “nudify” app.