WhatsApp Defends Privacy as AI Features Roll Out

April 29, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

WhatsApp is rolling out new AI-driven features while stressing that user privacy remains intact. The platform assures that end-to-end encryption is not compromised even as it employs innovative private processing methods, dispelling concerns amid a wave of advanced in-app language technologies.

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bgr.com / Perplexity AI now works in WhatsApp – here’s how to use it

wired.com / WhatsApp Is Walking a Tightrope Between AI Features and Privacy

therecord.media / WhatsApp says in-app AI tools will still keep messages secret

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Signal scandal unsettles White House and GOP officials

April 21, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Explosive revelations from internal Signal chats have ignited a political firestorm. Details implicate political appointee Pete Hegseth in dubious attack plans, sparking bipartisan criticism and prompting urgent calls for his replacement. The controversy exposes deep internal miscommunications and administrative chaos at the highest levels.

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cnet.com / What Is Signal, the App at the Center of 2 US Military Controversies?

gizmodo.com / Even a Republican Congressman Is Turning on Pete Hegseth After Signalgate 2.0

arstechnica.com / White House plagued by Signal controversy as Pentagon in “full-blown meltdown”

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Bluesky Launches Official Blue Check Verification to Bolster Authenticity

April 21, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Bluesky has rolled out its much-anticipated blue check verification process, confirming account legitimacy with a nod to traditional methods and a twist of decentralization. This move aims to ease user doubts over authenticity, adding a dash of accountability in an ever-changing digital landscape.

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gizmodo.com / Bluesky Launches User Verification After Initial Skepticism of Checkmarks

theverge.com / Bluesky is adding blue checks for ‘authentic and notable’ accounts

winbuzzer.com / Bluesky Rolls Out Blue Check Verification, Adds ‘Trusted Verifiers’ in Decentralized Twist

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Abrego Garcia’s Facility Transfer Sparks Political Controversy and VIP Detention Upgrade

April 21, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Abrego Garcia, the deported Salvadoran once linked to gang allegations, has been unexpectedly moved from a maximum-security prison to a lower-security facility complete with his own room. This unexpected upgrade has not gone unnoticed by U.S. lawmakers, who are now making diplomatic visits amid growing concerns over the Trump administration’s deportation practices. Critics are wryly pointing out the irony of a man accused of criminal ties now enjoying accommodations that seem fit for a high-roller rather than a detainee.

theregister.com / ICE enlists Palantir to develop all-seeing 'ImmigrationOS' eye to speed up deportations

zerohedge.com / Democrat Judge Caught Harboring Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member

reuters.com/business / Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court - Reuters

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Chris Krebs Fights Back Over Revoked Security Clearances

April 17, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

Former cybersecurity chief Chris Krebs, widely noted for debunking 2020 election fraud claims, has taken a dramatic stand following the Trump administration’s decision to revoke security clearances at SentinelOne, forcing his resignation. In a related declaration, Krebs vowed to continue his fight against what he terms politically motivated actions. His defiant exit and renewed commitment highlight the mounting tension between cybersecurity experts and government interference, signaling broader concerns over impartiality and accountability in critical national security policy.

theregister.com / Krebs throws himself on the grenade, resigns from SentinelOne after Trump revokes security clearances

arstechnica.com / Chris Krebs, who debunked 2020 election lies, vows full-time fight against Trump

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