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ALIENS vs GOD? Would Disclosure Shatter Religion? What happens if humanity learns we are not alone? Steven Spielberg's upcoming film Disclosure Day raises a question that has fascinated scientists, theologians, and governments for generations: If extraterrestrial life is proven beyond any doubt, what happens next? Would confirmation of alien civilizations strengthen religious belief—or challenge it? Does the Bible leave room for intelligent life beyond Earth, or would disclosure force humanity to rethink some of its oldest stories about creation and our place in the universe? Karel explores the philosophical, religious, and political implications of alien disclosure, government secrecy, and whether the public has a right to know if world leaders already possess evidence of extraterrestrial life. Also on today's show:
China, Russia, and... the UK? We're talking about mass surveillance. Did you know the UK is in the 5 most surveilled countries in the world? AI facial recognition technology is causing alarm for its recent deployment at protests. It's being rolled out across the UK at a pace outstripping the rules designed to govern it. More than 6.6 million faces have been scanned since 2023. And guess what? Black and Asian people are most likely to be mismatched and criminally pursued in error. But surveillance these days isn't always as obvious as cameras on police vans. In today's world, it's about data. And governments aren't collecting it on their own – they're contracting private corporations to do it: via shady contracts that pay these companies not just in multimillion pound deals, but goldmines of our private information. Palantir is at the top of that list – and the US tech firm that's been providing ICE agents with private health data to help them target migrant communities has now got its claws in the NHS. Social media platforms are surveillance companies in their own right. And the media that's supposed to hold them to account often functions as a tool in the data-gathering industry. How are we supposed to navigate this minefield?! To help us through the maze, we're joined by Jasleen Chaggar, Senior Legal and Policy Officer at Big Brother Watch, and investigative tech reporter Jade Ruyu-Yan. This episode is hosted and produced by Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) and Helena Wadia (@helenawadia) The music is by @soundofsamfire Follow us @mediastormpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jim Love covers three headlines for June 10, 2026: OpenAI has filed confidential paperwork for a US IPO, with Reuters suggesting it could come as early as September amid a broader wave of potential blockbuster listings also involving Anthropic and SpaceX; the report reviews OpenAI's shift from non-profit to commercial powerhouse, prior governance turmoil around Sam Altman, planned conversion to a public benefit corporation, and disputed private-company revenue/user figures compared with Anthropic. Meta is aggressively rebutting a Wired report that found facial-recognition references in smart-glasses software that reportedly disappeared after inquiry, amid rising scrutiny of always-on recording and proposed notice laws. Kevin O'Leary apologized for missteps around Utah's Wonder Valley AI data center plan, which has been cut roughly in half after local opposition focused on water transfers, power, costs, and environmental impacts. 00:00 Headlines and intro 00:29 OpenAI files for IPO 02:14 OpenAI vs Anthropic numbers 03:35 Meta denies facial recognition 04:50 Smart glasses privacy backlash 05:58 Kevin O'Leary data center apology 07:02 Wonder Valley water and power fight 07:49 Lessons for AI infrastructure 08:54 Wrap up and support the show
Tech Justice Law Director and Founder Meetali Jain discusses the latest in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against ChatGPT. Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Professor Matthew Kugler joins Legal Face Off to discuss the latest in the class action facial recognition lawsuit against Disney. Harvard Law School Professor Rebecca Tushnet joins Rich and Tina to discuss […]
-Wired uncovered the dormant tool that contained algorithms which would have converted photos of faces into biometric identifiers stored on-device and cross referenced with each new facial scan. -Meta is once again asking a court to intervene in its long-running battle against spyware maker NSO Group. -The UK government is reviewing its National Health Service partnership with US data firm Palantir to decide if it will end the contract early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:17 Steam Machine and Steam Frame Launch Window 1:32 Anthropic Urges AI Slowdown 3:01 Meta Facial Recognition 5:50 QUICK BITS INTRO 6:02 Nvidia RTX 50 Super Cards Back on Track 6:37 Leaked Microsoft Documents 7:26 YouTube Premium Price Increase 8:16 Bot Web Traffic Surpasses Humans 8:47 Waymo Used as a Getaway Car NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/0V72u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week on The Queue, the crew accidentally uncovers a fascinating question about the future of themed entertainment. First, Disney faces a new lawsuit over facial recognition technology at Disneyland, sparking debate over privacy, convenience, biometric data, and whether theme parks are becoming too dependent on surveillance technology. Then, we dive into Universal's Epic Universe one-year anniversary and the surprising new "Open Hub" concept that could completely change how theme parks operate in the future. Is Universal quietly building the first true next-generation theme park? Finally, Disney quietly launches new "Disney Store Limited Time" retail locations in malls across America — and fans are unexpectedly emotional about it. Did Disney underestimate how important physical Disney Stores were to fandom and nostalgia? Along the way, the crew discusses: facial recognition in theme parks Epic Universe expansion and innovation Disney vs Universal philosophy the future of immersive entertainment mall nostalgia Disney Store memories technology vs emotional connection and what fans REALLY want from themed entertainment in 2026. Join the conversation and let us know: Would you trade privacy for convenience in the parks? Has Epic Universe changed the industry? And do you miss Disney Stores? Civil discussions encouraged. Email us at show@magicourway.com, call or text 815-MOWICAN (669-4226), or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #630. Magic Our Way — Where Every Opinion Is Welcome.
Epic Universe Vice President Jeff Polk sat down with a small group of reporters to mark the park's first year, discuss its unique design elements, and push back on expansion timelines. The design choices, the new Captain Cacao meet-and-greet, and Universal's beta tests of an open Celestial Park hub all point in the same direction: they need smaller experiences to soak up crowds, and they may eventually turn Celestial Park into a CityWalk-style space or charge per portal. Scott makes the case that Celestial Park is "pretty lights with no storytelling," a transition space that's too big for the IP-rich lands it connects to, and why pivoting the use case could work.Then, Disney faces a new class action lawsuit over facial recognition at Disneyland. The complaint argues that Disney doesn't adequately disclose its biometric collection practices. The technology is something we've been discussing for years (whether at airports, sporting arenas, or even the magic bands), yet it seems the main issue is how guests expect to be informed about any AI use of biometrics. Listen to weekly BONUS episodes on our Patreon.
From supermarkets to corner shops, live facial recognition could be coming to retailers near you. Jessica Murray on the AI systems increasingly used by the police and stores. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
In Episode 133, we explain why Kelowna can move ahead with its petition to rein in Freedom Rally protesters and we discuss an Edmonton Police pilot project using bodycams and facial recognition software. Plus, we share our Bad Legal Takes of the Week.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Kelowna (City) v Lindsay, 2026 BCSC 842 (CanLii)City of Kelowna wins court battle to proceed with injunction against COVID rallies (Castanet)Edmonton police emails, documents provide new information on Canada-first AI facial recognition bodycam pilot (CBC News)Canada gave citizenship to a terrorist. Revoking it has been ‘ridiculously' slow (Global News)CCF to intervene in Supreme Court case defending online reviews as free expression (TheCCF.ca)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
Today we speak to data scientist Tristan Lee. He tells us about his new project: Epstein.photos, a site that allows users to connect the Epstein cabal using facial recognition... No ads and all exclusives: patreon.com/popularfront Discounted 50% off the best internet privacy for all our listeners: proton.me/popularfront INFO | MERCH | NEWS | JAKE | SUBSTACK
A neighbor from hell is terrorizing people in the Bronx... Mamdani is telling CitiBike not to use facial recognition... NYC is worst city in country for mosquitoes full 451 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:52:30 +0000 F0OlznUZWpPewdxMz7UfLNQ21IWf2ZQY news 1010 WINS ALL LOCAL news A neighbor from hell is terrorizing people in the Bronx... Mamdani is telling CitiBike not to use facial recognition... NYC is worst city in country for mosquitoes The podcast is hyper-focused on local news, issues and events in the New York City area. This podcast's purpose is to give New Yorkers New York news about their neighborhoods and shine a light on the issues happening in their backyard. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News
Shows don't have to be GREAT for them to be fun to watch! We are back (Jackie, too!) with the fun-to-watch The Hunting Party. A secret prison? Check. Psychological torture? Check. Unbelievable ability to kick ass? Check!Email us: KillerFunPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcastAll the Tweets, er, POSTS: https://x.com/KillerFunPodInstagram: killerfunpodcast
Wootton High School cluster parents Elisa and Pavel Sukhobok file a complaint with MSDE alleging wrongful decision moving Wootton High school from Rockville to Gaithersburg. Coming changes to Math education. Did you know about the case of the Oklahoma woman arrested on a Montgomery County warrant and held in Maryland for 5 months based on an incorrect facial recognition match? ACLU has filed complaints against Montgomery, Prince George's, and Anne Arundel police departments seeking compensation and policy change. Music by Silver Spring rock musician MYSTR Treefrog.
United Kingdom correspondent Diane To spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about how the UK government has said it might ban pro-Palestinian demonstrations as a move to tackle antisemitism and how a new report is sparking dystopian fears with facial recognition. She also spoke about King Charles' royal visit to Bermuda.
AI-powered facial recognition technology is expanding rapidly in the UK, particularly in law enforcement and retail. The Metropolitan Police in London has increased its use, scanning over 1.7 million faces. Biometrics watchdogs have raised concerns about the lack of regulation, with calls for new laws to manage police use of the technology. Retailers like Sainsbury's and Sports Direct are using facial recognition to combat shoplifting, leading to incidents of wrongful identification. Public opinion is divided, with concerns about privacy and wrongful accusations. The UK government is considering a new legal framework to address these issues.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Voiceprint ID is the latest virtual gadget for banks and financial institutions. But how secure is it, really? Let's look at the pros and cons of voice recognition, facial ID, and the AI systems they work with, and look back at the 1992 film Sneakers to see how this 34-year-old movie predicted some of the problems with voiceprint security.Resources:BBC: Cloned customer voice beats bank security checksCNN: Police used AI facial recognition to arrest a Tennessee woman for crimes committed in a state she says she's never visitedThird Innocent Black Man to Be Misidentified by Facial Recognition Software Sues Police Department and Prosecutor for False Arrest and ImprisonmentSend us Fan MailSupport the show
In episode 2047, Jack and guest co-host Jamie Loftus are joined by creator and host of JennaWorld, Molly Lambert, to discuss… Indiana BMV Finds A Woman's Doppelganger Through Their Facial Recognition Software, The Ballad of Emily Hart, Trump Reclassifies Marijuana--Potentially Making It Uncool Forever and more! Indiana BMV Finds A Woman's Doppelganger Through Their Facial Recognition Software I Stalked Down My 'Law & Order' Doppelganger and Now We're in Love MAGA Influencer Emily Hart Exposed as Indian Man Trump administration moves to ease federal restrictions on marijuana Trump To Reclassify Marijuana 'As Soon As Wednesday,' But Prediction Markets Are Skeptical Trump officials reclassify medical marijuana as lower-risk drug Trump’s cannabis order will still leave users at risk of prosecution, experts say The Science behind the DEA's Long War on Marijuana Donald Trump Is Going to Ruin Legal Marijuana Why the New Cannabis Classification Matters Is Trump really considering relaxing laws on cannabis? Meet The Cannabis Industry’s Trump Whisperer How the cannabis industry leveraged a big win from Trump Trump could forgive cannabis convictions if he wanted to Weed Arrests Fall Nationwide, But Gaps Persist Colorado man detained by ICE for weeks due to decades-old marijuana charge Judge blasts ICE ‘sloppiness’ for claiming 4-year-old kid had a marijuana conviction LISTEN: The Thief in Marrakesh by Arc de SoleilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(April 23, 2026) Disney lets park visitors opt out of facial recognition. Proposed lifetime smoking ban to become law in Britain. California homeowners face "Zone 0" changes due to fires. A "barbaric" problem in American hospitals is only getting bigger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI is being deployed across courts, police departments, and corrections systems. Without the right guardrails, it could amplify existing biases. But, with care and attention, there are opportunities to improve the experience of people within these same systems. Host Stephen Goldsmith speaks with Dr. Andrea Headley from Georgetown University's Evidence for Justice Lab about what governments need to know about AI in criminal justice, how to identify and reduce bias, why transparency matters for public trust, and the devastating consequences when humans aren't in the loop. Guest: Dr. Andrea Headley – Associate Professor, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy; Director, Evidence for Justice Lab References: The Justice and Artificial Intelligence Tracker Listener Survey: bit.ly/datasmartpod Music credit: Summer-Man by Ketsa About Data-Smart City Solutions Data-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. We seek to promote the combination of integrated, cross-agency data with community data to better discover and preemptively address civic problems. To learn more visit us online and follow us on LinkedIn.
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This week on NAFC, the boys somehow juggle politics, sports, and life frustrations before diving into something way darker.They kick things off talking about ICE, facial recognition tech showing up at MSG, and somehow land on the Charlotte Hornets—because nothing says smooth transition like that. There's also a unanimous agreement that children's band recitals are universally painful experiences.Izzy shares his thoughts on The Scarlet Letter and gives more updates on his new house, where things continue to go wrong in increasingly creative ways. Gibbs brings in a review of Mosaic Perspective, while Mox and Gibbs get into spoiler territory on Project Hail Mary.Finally, the crew dives into Him (2025)—a tense, uncomfortable watch that fits right into their wheelhouse of “why did we pick this?”Support us on Patreon!
In episode 60 of the Executive Perspective, Ron and special guest co-host retired NYPD Inspector Joe Courtesis delve into recent cases that have resulted in the arrests of individuals who were misidentified using facial recognition technology. Joe, an expert in this field, will shed light on the causes of these errors, exploring whether they stem from technological limitations, investigative oversights, or a lack of awareness among law enforcement about best practices and policies regarding facial recognition. As the future of policing increasingly relies on advanced technology, the conversation shifts to the potential violations of public constitutional rights and the impact on public trust. Join the interactive chat for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion that will challenge your perspectives on the role of technology in law enforcement. With a combined 65 years of service in the NYPD, over 40 of which were in the executive ranks, retired Deputy Chief Rob Lukach and retired Inspector Ron Leyson offer an unparalleled analysis of policy, procedure, and leadership in the NYPD and law enforcement in general. On their podcast, Ron and Rob engage in a lively discussion, debate, and dissection of current high-profile incidents and topics of concern to rank-and-file members from their unique "Executive Perspective." Link to Executive Perspective Podcast Interview of ret Inspector Joe Courtesis: https://www.youtube.com/live/wc1xfcnXajA?si=jtgtVWq9zsBAE6wY Link to Joe Courtesis LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joseph-courtesis-983a1629 Link to 3SI Investigations: https://www.3sisecurity.com Link to FRIC Learning Center: FRIC Learning Center Link to CNN story on the Angela Lipps case: https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/29/us/angela-lipps-ai-facial-recognition Link to the ABC 7 story on the Trevis Williams case: https://abc7ny.com/post/man-falsely-jailed-nypds-facial-recognition-surveillance-tech-failed/17664671/ Find prior episodes of the Executive Perspective at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_YGTl92zUEtavc4-pl83mX4fjhVfv5xr Contact Ron and Rob: On X - @ExecPerspective email - theexecutiveperspective@gmail.com ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5689366474915840 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Governments Must Stop Using Facial Recognition by Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic
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-Dozens of civil rights organizations have written a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to warn of the dangers in bringing facial recognition technology to the company's smart glasses. -A charity organization that focuses on preventing online harm, recently published a study that showed 61 percent of those between 12 and 15 who previously had access to affected social media platforms still have one or more active accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apparently even AI can recognize the wrong face! Join Intern John, Sos, and Rose as we talk about a viral story about the wrong person being arrested because of their facial features and more! Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL of our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Facial recognition technology is being rolled out by police forces across the country—and there are no clear limits on how it can be used.This week, Ellen is joined by Mark Wilding, investigative journalist at Liberty Investigates, who discusses how artificial intelligence is being used to tackle crime in the UK. He shares the startling story of a young man arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and discusses evidence of racial bias in the technology.Mark shares his disturbing findings and explains why he is concerned about ordinary citizens being subjected to repeated checks. Could it reverse the presumption of innocence until proven guilty?To read Mark's piece, click here: https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/technology/72853/rise-facial-recognition-policingAnd to read his work on Palantir, click here: https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/democracy/government/71511/how-palantir-infiltrated-the-state Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI is creepy, I think most people agree. And it's beginnings include the pirating of countless copyrighted material to train AI models - which is a crime - so is it a surprise that AI has become Big Brother? Looking in on our lives and movements, then reporting back when we make what's perceived as a misstep?This week we are diving into AI policing, facial recognition, and AI scams.Let's get into it!In this episode we coverNAACP defines predictive policing, warns of problems and prejudices and offers suggestionsFacial recognition is already here - and might be changing the prices of your groceriesColorado is taking a different approach to AI - and their experiment means more transparency and guardrailsAI scams are everywhere and we cover the top onesReal-life stories of when AI gets it wrongWhat to Read/Watch/Listen to NEXTArtificial Intelligence Predictive Policing Issue Brief, NAACP (please donate to this human-first organization!)Surveillance and Predictive Policing through AI, DeloitteFacial recognition in Colorado, State of Surveillance.orgAI Scams Even Brilliant People May Fall For, AI for BeginnersThe GREAT Karen Rontowski is on tour across the US, find tickets hereSend us Fan MailSupport the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. ***Is AI the Devil? on Substack!***Hero Organizations:80,000 HoursCenter for Humane TechnologiesState of Surveillance, an organization that helps foster online privacyBuy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
The scientific, ethical, and legal challenges surrounding facial recognition technology, specifically focusing on racial bias and misidentification. A technical research paper details how algorithmic accuracy fluctuates based on demographics and image quality, emphasizing that systemic errors often intensify as tasks become more difficult. This theoretical framework is punctuated by the real-world case of Angela Lipps, a Tennessee grandmother wrongfully imprisoned for months after an AI error linked her to a crime in North Dakota. Other documented cases, such as those involving Harvey Murphy Jr. and Rite Aid, further illustrate the severe human costs and legal liabilities resulting from unreliable biometric matches. Together, the texts advocate for stricter regulatory oversight, independent corroboration, and enhanced training to prevent technology from overriding due process.
The Rhode Island state court system is piloting facial recognition technology in courthouses to enhance security by analyzing security camera footage and alerting personnel about designated 'monitored attendees.' The policy prohibits considering protected traits like race or religion in these designations. The ACLU of Rhode Island raised privacy concerns, noting potential misuse by law enforcement. Concerns include the technology's impact on immigrant communities and the possibility of false positives, particularly affecting people of color. Calls for public input on the technology's implementation highlight its implications for civil rights and public safety.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when AI makes us more creative—does it also make us more human? Dive into this episode to explore how blending technology and creativity can unlock new potential for individuals, teams, and businesses. Topics covered: Super Creativity: Augmenting human creativity with AI Unlocking creativity in “hidden figures” and backstage roles AI’s impact on solo creators vs. teams and executives Examples of AI expanding creative possibilities (beyond speed) Ethical questions around AI, data, and compensation Skill atrophy and organizational trends AI-powered empathy and psychometrics for presentations The importance of curiosity and space for creativity Practical ways to be more super creative Global perspectives and learning from diverse industries Connect with James TaylorWebsiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome and Introduction 00:17 – The Promise of AI: What Will We Do with More Time? 00:28 – Meet James Taylor and “Super Creativity” 01:43 – What Is Super Creativity? 03:12 – Human, Team, and Human+Machine Creativity 03:36 – Aha Moment: Highlighting Backstage Creative Heroes 05:14 – Expanding Creativity through AI—Real World Examples 06:13 – Centaur and Cyborg Work Models 07:25 – The Future: Billion Dollar One-Person Businesses 08:20 – Purpose, Ethics, and Creating the Future 09:15 – Solo vs. Teams: Where Is AI Unlocking Creativity? 10:08 – AI Use Cases—from Coding to Healthcare 11:27 – The Transformative Potential of AI 12:52 – Essential Human Skills: Creativity and Critical Thinking 13:16 – AI + Psychometrics in Presentations 14:48 – Using AI for Data-Informed Empathy 16:18 – Digital Twins, Creative Abrasion, and AI Mentoring 18:37 – Boundaries: What James Taylor Won’t Use AI For 20:21 – Skill Atrophy and Tools of Consumption 21:41 – Physical Environment’s Impact on Creativity 23:05 – Values, Ethics, and AI Data Sovereignty 26:09 – AI in Organizations: Productivity, Headcount, and Ethics 27:56 – Practical Norms: Guardrails for AI, Facial Recognition, and Smart Glasses 29:47 – Creativity and Global Perspectives 30:42 – Staying Original and Leveraging AI as a Team 32:14 – Cross-Industry Learning and Boundary Crossing 33:44 – Super Creativity Applied 34:56 – Learning from Domain Experts and Other Speakers 35:26 – Books as Powerful Information Devices 36:40 – Practical Steps for Super Creativity 40:12 – Where to Find James Taylor and Closing Remarks
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How closely are we really being watched? In this episode of Detective's Files: True Crime Tales With Jacques Morrell, former detective Jacques joins Simon Ford to explore the hidden world of police surveillance. From Britain's vast network of CCTV cameras to the painstaking craft of covertly following suspects, Jacques explains how surveillance works in real investigations—and why it's far more complex than the movies suggest.They also examine the legal framework governing covert operations, the psychology of criminals who think they're being watched, and the training officers undergo to stay invisible.Plus, Jacques shares a real-life surveillance story where patience, instinct, and a bit of clever thinking paid off.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.
Get the full breakdown of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, its new privacy screen technology, and why AI-powered smartphones may not be living up to the hype. We also dive into Apple's March product rumours, Meta's plans for facial recognition in smart glasses, and whether stem cell research could reshape the future of disability. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece unpack the week's biggest tech stories with humour, insight, and honest debate. They explore Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, where the new S26 Ultra introduces the first built-in smartphone privacy screen. Are AI features like Galaxy AI and Gemini truly useful, or just marketing hype? The conversation moves to Apple's upcoming week of announcements, with predictions on affordable iPhones, new MacBooks, and a potential premium studio display. Meta's controversial plan to add facial recognition to smart glasses sparks a lively discussion on accessibility versus privacy. Finally, the hosts tackle a thought-provoking topic: stem cell research that could eliminate certain congenital disabilities. Should science erase disability at birth, and what does this mean for disability pride? The episode closes with a look at quirky Spotify x Liquid Death urn speakers and the lighter side of tech culture. Chapters 0:00 – Intro & studio banter 4:50 – Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra & privacy screen 22:10 – AI hype vs reality in smartphones 39:50 – Job cuts, AI, and Jack Dorsey's Block 53:20 – Stem cell research and the ethics of disability prevention 1:22:00 – Meta smart glasses & facial recognition debate 1:48:00 – Apple March event rumours and predictions 2:05:45 – Spotify urn speaker and tech oddities Call to Action Enjoyed the discussion? Subscribe to stay updated on the latest in mainstream tech, accessibility, and AI. Share your thoughts via email or WhatsApp — we love featuring listener feedback! Relevant Links Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: https://www.samsung.com/galaxy-s26 Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses Apple Newsroom: https://www.apple.com/newsroom Key Quotes “AI has been promising to do this for five years… and it still doesn't really work.” — Steven Scott “If I could wash away a hereditary disability for my kids, why wouldn't I?” — Shaun Preece “You can only control what you can control. Tech is listening everywhere already.” — Steven Scott Hashtags #SamsungGalaxyS26 #AccessibilityTech #AIandEthics Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This is an episode of FOUR deep dives into how we are losing our human rights... And we are helping it happen. Facial Recognition is becoming in escapable and Meta is about to make that problem a thousand times worse. On top of this, an open communications platform was blocked by a government and the overall expansion of surveillance in the USA is getting cover from the legal system. We also cover so much more and you do not want to miss this episode.
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about handheld facial recognition technology being rolled out by Police in London, as well as new figures out of the UK showing the number of young people not in work, education or training edging towards one million.
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Jake Hamilton, founder of Groundwire and Nockbox, to explore zero-knowledge proofs, Bitcoin identity systems, and the intersection of privacy-preserving cryptography with AI and blockchain technology. They discuss how ZK proofs could offer an alternative to invasive identity verification systems being rolled out by governments worldwide, the potential for continual learning AI models to shift the balance between centralized and open-source development, and why building secure, auditable computing infrastructure on platforms like Urbit matters more than ever as we face an explosion of AI agents and automated systems. Jake also explains Nockchain's approach to creating a global repository of cryptographically verified facts that can power trustless programmable systems, and how these technologies might converge to solve problems around supply chain security, personal data sovereignty, and resistance to censorship.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Groundwire and Knockbox02:48 Understanding Zero-Knowledge Proofs06:04 Government Adoption of ZK Proofs08:55 The Future of Identity Verification11:52 AI and ZK Proofs: A New Era14:54 The Role of Urbit in Technology18:03 The Impact of COVID on Trust20:51 The Evolution of AI and Data Privacy23:47 The Future of AI Models26:54 The Need for Local AI Solutions29:51 Interoperability of Knockchain and BitcoinKey Insights1. Zero-Knowledge Proofs Enable Privacy-Preserving Verification: Jake explains that ZK proofs allow you to prove computational outcomes without revealing the underlying data. For example, you could prove you're over 18 without exposing your full identity or driver's license information. The proof demonstrates that a specific program ran through certain steps and reached a particular conclusion, and validating this proof is fast and compact. This technology has profound implications for age verification, identity systems, and protecting privacy while maintaining necessary compliance, potentially offering a middle path between surveillance states and complete anonymity.2. Government Adoption of Privacy Technology Remains Uncertain: There are three competing motivations driving government identity verification systems: genuine surveillance desires, bureaucratic efficiency seeking, and legitimate child protection concerns. Jake believes these groups can be separated, with some officials potentially supporting ZK-based solutions if positioned correctly. He notes the EU is exploring ZK identity verification, and UK officials have shown interest. The key is framing privacy-preserving technology as protection against "the swamp" rather than just abstract privacy benefits, which could resonate with certain political constituencies.3. The COVID Era Destroyed Institutional Trust at Unprecedented Scale: The conversation identifies COVID as potentially the largest institutional trust-burning event in human history, with numerous institutions simultaneously losing credibility with large portions of the population. This represents a dramatic shift from the boomer generation's default trust in authority figures and mainstream media. This collapse is compounded by the incoming AI revolution, creating a perfect storm where established bureaucracies cannot adapt quickly enough to manage rapidly evolving technology, leaving society in fundamentally unmanageable territory.4. Centralized AI Models Create Dangerous Dependencies: Both speakers acknowledge growing dependence on centralized AI services like Claude, with some users spending thousands monthly on tokens. This dependency creates vulnerability to price increases and service disruptions. Jake advocates for local AI deployment using models like DeepSeek R1, running on personal hardware to maintain control and privacy. The shift toward continuous learning models will fundamentally change the AI landscape, making personal data harvesting even more valuable and raising urgent questions about compensation and consent for training data contribution.5. High-Quality Training Data Is Becoming the Primary AI Bottleneck: Stewart argues that AI development is now limited more by high-quality training data than by compute power. The industry has exhausted easily accessible internet data and body-shop-style data labeling. Companies are now using specialized boutique services with techniques like head-mounted cameras for live-streaming world model training. This scarcity is subtly driving price increases across AI services and will fundamentally reshape the economics of AI development, with implications for who controls these increasingly powerful systems.6. Urbit Offers a Foundation for Trustworthy Computing: Jake positions Urbit as essential infrastructure for the AI age because its 30,000-line codebase (versus Unix's three million lines) can be understood by individual humans. Its deterministic, purely functional, and strictly typed design aims for eventual ossification—software that doesn't require constant security patches. This "tiny and diamond perfect" approach addresses the fundamental insecurity of systems requiring monthly vulnerability patches. In an era of AI agents and potential prompt injection attacks, having verifiable, comprehensible computing infrastructure becomes existentially important rather than merely desirable.7. Nockchain Creates a Global Repository of Provable Truth: Jake's vision for Nockchain combines ZK proofs with blockchain technology to create a globally available "truth repository" where verified facts can be programmatically accessed together. This enables smart contracts or programs gated on combinations of proven facts—such as temperature readings from secure devices, supply chain events, and payment confirmations. By using Nock's abstract, simple design optimized for ZK proof generation, the system can validate complex real-world conditions without exposing underlying data, creating infrastructure for coordinating action based on verifiable private information at global scale.
A facial recognition AI program identified a suspect that was innocent and did not look at all like the person the police were looking for - but they arrested him after getting a warrant (a witness did pick the man out of a photo lineup). The prosecutor declined to pursue the case. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Is social media addictive by design or just irresistible entertainment? The panel tackles the lawsuit that's dragging tech giants onto the witness stand and how surveillance tech is quietly expanding while lawmakers and users scramble to catch up. Jury told that Meta, Google 'engineered addiction' at landmark US trial Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not 'Clinically Addictive' in Landmark Trial Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet Meta apparently thinks we're too distracted to care about facial recognition and Ray-Bans Amazon Ring's Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash TikTok is tracking you, even if you don't use the app. Discord backtracks on controversial age verification rollout...kind of Discord/Twitch/Snapchat age verification bypass The DJI Romo robovac had security so poor that this man remotely accessed thousands of them HP's laptop subscriptions are a great deal — for HP FTC Ratchets Up Microsoft Probe, Queries Rivals on Cloud, AI T-Mobile announces its network is now full of AI by rolling out real-time translation Apple's latest attempt to launch the new Siri runs into snags SpaceX Prioritizes Lunar 'Self-Growing City' Over Mars Project, Musk Says Elon Musk declares victory with Medicaid data release Waymo Is Getting DoorDashers to Close Doors on Self Driving Cars Backblaze Drive Stats for 2025 $1.8 million MST3K Kickstarter brings in (almost) everyone from the old show OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China's ChatGPT Fans Aren't OK Hideki Sato, designer of all Sega's consoles, has died Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78 Launching The Rural Guaranteed Minimum Income Initiative Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Wesley Faulkner, Stacey Higginbotham, and Thomas Germain Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security monarch.com with code TWIT ZipRecruiter.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit cachefly.com/twit
Is social media addictive by design or just irresistible entertainment? The panel tackles the lawsuit that's dragging tech giants onto the witness stand and how surveillance tech is quietly expanding while lawmakers and users scramble to catch up. Jury told that Meta, Google 'engineered addiction' at landmark US trial Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not 'Clinically Addictive' in Landmark Trial Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet Meta apparently thinks we're too distracted to care about facial recognition and Ray-Bans Amazon Ring's Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash TikTok is tracking you, even if you don't use the app. Discord backtracks on controversial age verification rollout...kind of Discord/Twitch/Snapchat age verification bypass The DJI Romo robovac had security so poor that this man remotely accessed thousands of them HP's laptop subscriptions are a great deal — for HP FTC Ratchets Up Microsoft Probe, Queries Rivals on Cloud, AI T-Mobile announces its network is now full of AI by rolling out real-time translation Apple's latest attempt to launch the new Siri runs into snags SpaceX Prioritizes Lunar 'Self-Growing City' Over Mars Project, Musk Says Elon Musk declares victory with Medicaid data release Waymo Is Getting DoorDashers to Close Doors on Self Driving Cars Backblaze Drive Stats for 2025 $1.8 million MST3K Kickstarter brings in (almost) everyone from the old show OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China's ChatGPT Fans Aren't OK Hideki Sato, designer of all Sega's consoles, has died Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78 Launching The Rural Guaranteed Minimum Income Initiative Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Wesley Faulkner, Stacey Higginbotham, and Thomas Germain Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security monarch.com with code TWIT ZipRecruiter.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit cachefly.com/twit
Is social media addictive by design or just irresistible entertainment? The panel tackles the lawsuit that's dragging tech giants onto the witness stand and how surveillance tech is quietly expanding while lawmakers and users scramble to catch up. Jury told that Meta, Google 'engineered addiction' at landmark US trial Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not 'Clinically Addictive' in Landmark Trial Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet Meta apparently thinks we're too distracted to care about facial recognition and Ray-Bans Amazon Ring's Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash TikTok is tracking you, even if you don't use the app. Discord backtracks on controversial age verification rollout...kind of Discord/Twitch/Snapchat age verification bypass The DJI Romo robovac had security so poor that this man remotely accessed thousands of them HP's laptop subscriptions are a great deal — for HP FTC Ratchets Up Microsoft Probe, Queries Rivals on Cloud, AI T-Mobile announces its network is now full of AI by rolling out real-time translation Apple's latest attempt to launch the new Siri runs into snags SpaceX Prioritizes Lunar 'Self-Growing City' Over Mars Project, Musk Says Elon Musk declares victory with Medicaid data release Waymo Is Getting DoorDashers to Close Doors on Self Driving Cars Backblaze Drive Stats for 2025 $1.8 million MST3K Kickstarter brings in (almost) everyone from the old show OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China's ChatGPT Fans Aren't OK Hideki Sato, designer of all Sega's consoles, has died Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78 Launching The Rural Guaranteed Minimum Income Initiative Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Wesley Faulkner, Stacey Higginbotham, and Thomas Germain Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security monarch.com with code TWIT ZipRecruiter.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit cachefly.com/twit
Is social media addictive by design or just irresistible entertainment? The panel tackles the lawsuit that's dragging tech giants onto the witness stand and how surveillance tech is quietly expanding while lawmakers and users scramble to catch up. Jury told that Meta, Google 'engineered addiction' at landmark US trial Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not 'Clinically Addictive' in Landmark Trial Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet Meta apparently thinks we're too distracted to care about facial recognition and Ray-Bans Amazon Ring's Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash TikTok is tracking you, even if you don't use the app. Discord backtracks on controversial age verification rollout...kind of Discord/Twitch/Snapchat age verification bypass The DJI Romo robovac had security so poor that this man remotely accessed thousands of them HP's laptop subscriptions are a great deal — for HP FTC Ratchets Up Microsoft Probe, Queries Rivals on Cloud, AI T-Mobile announces its network is now full of AI by rolling out real-time translation Apple's latest attempt to launch the new Siri runs into snags SpaceX Prioritizes Lunar 'Self-Growing City' Over Mars Project, Musk Says Elon Musk declares victory with Medicaid data release Waymo Is Getting DoorDashers to Close Doors on Self Driving Cars Backblaze Drive Stats for 2025 $1.8 million MST3K Kickstarter brings in (almost) everyone from the old show OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China's ChatGPT Fans Aren't OK Hideki Sato, designer of all Sega's consoles, has died Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78 Launching The Rural Guaranteed Minimum Income Initiative Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Wesley Faulkner, Stacey Higginbotham, and Thomas Germain Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security monarch.com with code TWIT ZipRecruiter.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit cachefly.com/twit
In today's episode, I sit down with Michael Doherty, founder and CEO of Verifyfaces, to break down how facial recognition can be affordable, fast, and practical without relying on expensive AI. We talk about his shift to facial geometry, turning faces into mathematical data that runs on existing cameras while cutting costs by up to 90%. Michael explains how this approach improves search speed, reduces operator fatigue, and enables real-time alerts for schools, retailers, monitoring centers, and domestic violence prevention. We also cover rare use cases like biometric-triggered emergency alerts and how smarter architecture can prevent incidents before they escalate.
Anthropic just raised $30 billion as it preps for a possible IPO later this year, and the Apple Vision Pro finally gets a native YouTube app with offline downloads.Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's Headlines: Early voting is officially underway for North Carolina's March 3 Senate primary — your reminder that primary season is here and checking your state's election dates is now mandatory civic behavior. The timing matters, because Washington is doing the most: the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is likely to shut down after Senate Democrats blocked a funding bill that didn't include limits on ICE practices. If it happens, the shutdown would also hit the TSA, FEMA, and the United States Coast Guard — just as Congress leaves town for a Presidents' Day recess. Meanwhile, border czar Tom Homan claims ICE is ending deployments to Minnesota, though reporting suggests those deployments may not have actually ended — or possibly started. At the same time, Customs and Border Protection is moving ahead with a $225,000 contract for Clearview AI, a facial recognition tool built on billions of scraped images, now approved for “tactical targeting” and network analysis. That mysterious whistleblower complaint involving Tulsi Gabbard also landed exactly where everyone expected: it centered on her burying an NSA report about a Trump associate's call with a foreign intelligence agency. Just as we guessed…last week, that associate was Jared Kushner, and the call reportedly involved Iran. Benjamin Netanyahu met with Donald Trump at the White House, after which Trump publicly scolded Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Netanyahu over corruption charges — while brushing off questions about responsibility for October 7. Elsewhere, X, owned by Elon Musk, is under scrutiny after reports it sold premium accounts to Iranian regime officials despite U.S. sanctions. And finally, Gallup announced its ending monthly presidential approval ratings after nearly 90 years. The last one, taken in December, clocked in at 36%. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Inside North Carolina's 2026 high-stakes primary races Politico: DHS shutdown all but certain after failed Senate vote - Live Updates NYT: Trump Administration to End Surge of Immigration Agents in Minnesota Wired:: CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting' WSJ: Gabbard Whistleblower Complaint Based on Intercepted Conversation About Jared Kushner Axios: Trump says Israeli president "should be ashamed" for not pardoning Netanyahu Wired: Elon Musk's X Appears to Be Violating US Sanctions by Selling Premium Accounts to Iranian Leaders NYT: Gallup Will No Longer Track Presidential Approval Ratings Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00-23:47) Getting you ready for the Aggies. One of the more boring Super Bowls in recent history. Cardi B and boxed wine. Parking was a little pricey at the Super Bowl. Do we need a wellness check for Sharon? Jackson made the rounds yesterday. Tim's wing situation. Free Shake Shack for Doug. TMA will be at Spring Training next week. Is this year 20? Facial recognition software week.(23:55-57:30) SLU started slow on Saturday but ended up routing LaSalle. Playing with their food a little the last few games. But the lede wasn't about the Billikens. Nick Vaughn was the star of the show lighting up threes and hitting a buzzer beater at halftime. Audio of a voicemail Coach Schertz left for Martin about "The Steph Curry of St. Louis" Nick Vaughn. Did Schertz confirm he's coming back with that voicemail? ILL with a tough loss on Saturday. Going for an hour long walk around my home. Title IX Burkett. Ok, that's our Olympic coverage.(57:40-1:07:18) Doug can't stop listening to Bodak Yellow. Audio of the radio call of final play in the Seahawks Super Bowl win. Can the listeners unionize?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
President Trump has been knocking down data sharing protections between federal agencies to empower ICE's growing surveillance apparatus. Jason Koebler, cofounder of 404 Media, a digital media company focused on technology, discusses his recent investigations into how big tech is helping ICE to gather data on civilians and ultimately identify, track, and detain undocumented immigrants.