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European Commission to intensify online surveillance in guise of fighting child pornography

May 11, 2022 -

This chat control law is similar to Apple's highly controversial "SpyPhone" plans, where the Commission will oblige all providers of email, chat and messaging services to automate the search for suspicious messages and forward them to the police supposedly to combat child pornography.

However, this will require these providers to monitor and scan the communications of citizens even if they are securely encrypted end-to-end. Thus, the new law would undermine the essence of ...

FBI shuts down diversity and inclusion office ahead of Trump inauguration

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially closed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), marking a significant shift in the agency’s priorities as President Donald Trump prepares to take office.

The decision, effective December 2024, comes after months of mounting criticism from Republican lawmakers who argue that the FBI’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has compromised its core missions.

For years, ...

TikTok set to be banned on Jan. 19 unless it is sold or the Supreme Court intervenes

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TikTok will face a nationwide ban starting Jan. 19 unless its Chinese parent company ByteDance agrees to sell the app to an investor based in the United States or the Supreme Court intervenes.

This unprecedented move, signed into law by President Joe Biden in April 2024, marks the first time the U.S. government has attempted to shut down an app with a massive user base: roughly 170 million Americans.

The ban is rooted in national security concerns....

The global die-off and urban collapse will lead to a resurgence in decentralized governance and self-reliant living

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In the wake of a catastrophic global die-off, the United States is poised to undergo a radical transformation, with survivors navigating a fractured economy, decentralized governance and a resurgence of self-reliant living.

According to Mike Adams' book "Ghost World: 2022-2032," the collapse of traditional systems will give rise to parallel economies, salvage industries and localized currencies, reshaping how Americans live, trade and survive. This new ...

Newsom’s wildfire response focuses on online “misinformation” while Californians suffer

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As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, claiming at least 10 lives and destroying thousands of homes, California Governor Gavin Newsom has shifted his focus to an unexpected target: online "misinformation." During a high-profile briefing with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Newsom lamented the spread of what he called “hurricane-force winds of mis- and disinformation,” claiming it is dividing the nation ...

Four arrested in separate incidents for attempting to ignite new fires in Los Angeles County

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As the death toll from the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles County climbed to 25, authorities announced the arrest of four individuals accused of attempting to ignite new fires during the ongoing crisis.

The four suspects, apprehended in Azusa, North Hollywood, Van Nuys and West LA, face arson charges that could carry significant prison sentences. (Related: L.A. wildfires cause $250 billion in damages, becoming one of the costliest ...

Police departments are turning to AI-powered facial recognition technology – leading to a rise in WRONGFUL ARRESTS

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More and more police departments are turning to artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition software – leading to a rise in false arrests.

An investigation found that police departments nationwide are relying on facial recognition software to identify and arrest suspects, often without corroborating evidence. Shockingly, most departments are not required to disclose or document their use of this technology.

Among 23 departments with available ...

New South Wales initiates trial of smart technology on regional highways

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In a bid to reduce road fatalities and improve driver safety, the government of the Australian state of New South Wales has committed to a trial using cutting-edge smart technology on regional highways.

The AU$5 million ($3.1 million) trial, announced on Jan. 14, aims to harness solar-powered, wireless systems to detect hazards, manage traffic and encourage safer driving behaviors. The program, dubbed "Smarter Highways," will deploy machine-learning-enabled ...

Biden-Harris regime leaves behind a totalitarian legacy of federal abuses, the weaponization of federal agencies, surveillance, censorship, show trials, religious persecution, and more

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Key Findings:

The January 6 Committee: A rigged show trial

The House Administration Subcommittee’s report on the January 6 Committee revealed a deeply flawed and partisan investigation. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi violated House rules by rejecting Republican nominees and handpicking members, including Rep. Liz Cheney, who openly opposed Trump. The committee selectively pursued evidence, ignored exculpatory information, and staged public hearings ...

Apple’s $95 million Siri privacy settlement: A wake-up call for smartphone users

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In a world where smartphones have become the extensions of many phone users, the line between convenience and privacy has never been blurrier. Apple, the tech giant known for its sleek devices and promises of user privacy, recently agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its voice assistant, Siri, violated users' privacy.

The settlement, filed in a California federal court, highlights a troubling reality: That ...

Chinese officials eye Elon Musk as potential buyer of TikTok’s U.S. operations

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Chinese officials are reportedly considering a high-stakes deal that could see Elon Musk acquire the U.S. operations of TikTok, the wildly popular short-video app, if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban.

According to insiders familiar with the matter, Beijing officials are actively debating contingency plans, with Musk emerging as a potential key player. The Chinese government strongly prefers that TikTok remains under the ownership of ...

United Nations renews push for globalized digital marking system to deal with ’emergencies’

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(Article republished from LeoHohmann.Substack.com)

Digital ID systems that have already been implemented in other countries are typically tied to the financial system, allowing the government to track one’s spending habits as well as their movement.

A biometric digital ID requires the recipient to upload a face scan, eye scan, palm scan or other unique identifier, which is then integrated into a central system and tracked by an app on the person’s phone. Eventually, ...

AI to replace millions of jobs by 2030, WEF report warns

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) has issued a warning that artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to replace millions of human jobs by 2030, with 41% of companies worldwide planning to downsize their workforce as automation takes over.

The findings, detailed in the WEF’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, reveal a transformative shift in the global labor market, with roles ranging from postal clerks to graphic designers at risk of becoming obsolete. While the ...

SURVEILLANCE? U.S. expands biometric technology in airports

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rapidly rolling out biometric technology, including facial recognition, at airports across the United States. While the agency touts improved efficiency and enhanced security, the expansion has ignited a firestorm of debate over privacy, transparency, and the potential for government overreach. As biometric systems become more pervasive, Americans are left wondering: at what cost does convenience come?

Biometric ...

Conservative group pressures Disney to end political censorship

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The conservative legal group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) pressed Disney to commit to not engaging in political censorship, particularly as it relates to the company's past involvement with the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM). GARM was an initiative that aimed to promote "brand safety" but ended up demonetizing right-of-center news outlets and platforms.

The ADF, representing Disney shareholders, met with Disney officials on Tuesday, ...

Biden signs executive order expanding use of digital IDs in application process for public benefits

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Outgoing President Joe Biden has signed an executive order (EO) that will expand the use of digital IDs in the application process for public benefits.

This comes after Biden signed on Dec. 30 the GSA Technology Accountability Act, which seeks to expand the use of digital IDs in federal agencies. The law, which amends Title 40 of the U.S. Code, mandates the General Services Administration (GSA) to set digital ID standards and facilitate efficient and ...

Zuckerberg’s sudden censorship thaw is not free speech

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(Article republished from RT.com)

Facebook’s safe space for easily triggered mental midgets is now supposed to suddenly transform into a beacon of free speech and debate. But only for some. Sort of. Who are apparently now free to call transgenderism a mental illness, for example. Everyone else will have to wait for their potential future liberation from the virtual hall monitor.

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook and its parent company, Meta, has just announced ...

Technocracy, fear-mongers, and the conspiracy

5 days ago - The term, ‘conspiracy theory’ became part of common parlance during the ‘Covid era,’ but although all of us know what it refers to – and who are supposed to be the ‘conspiracy theorists’ in question, namely those people who saw through the ‘pandemic’ scam and everything it entailed – the precise nature of the ‘conspiracy’ is probably less clear. When I ask individuals what they understand by it, they usually answer in more or less vague terms. So what is it?

(Article by Bert Olivier ...

Gabbard’s shocking BETRAYAL of civil liberties for DNI post: FISA Section 702 flip-flop exposed

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Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (R-HI), once a vocal critic of the Deep State and its overreach, has shockingly reversed her stance on one of the most controversial tools of the surveillance state: Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

This abrupt about-face, reportedly made to secure her confirmation as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), marks a stunning betrayal of the principles she once claimed to champion. Gabbard's newfound ...

The Bergen child abuse scandal: Transgender offenders’ DARK SECRETS revealed

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In recent years, the LGBT movement has positioned itself as a beacon of progressivism, championing inclusivity and acceptance. However, a disturbing pattern is emerging. Individuals who identify as transgender or align themselves with the LGBT community are increasingly being implicated in horrific crimes, particularly against children.

One such case in Norway highlights this alarming trend, revealing how some are exploiting the cover of progressive ...