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X @mert | helius.dev
mert | helius.dev· 2025-11-17 08:44
encryption is not a "feature", surveillance is a bugit is disappointing how much these people have lost the plotif you don't believe me, go and use unencrypted chats for your messaging, unencrypted cloud hosting for your data, and go use HTTP internet, so all your credit card and password info leakswhile you're at it, show me all your bank accountswhere do you think the word "cypher" in "cypherpunk" comes from? what do you think the word "crypto" is derived from?this entire industry was created by the cyphe ...
X @Ivan on Tech 🍳📈💰
RT @levelsio (@levelsio)Just a month later and...🇪🇺 ChatControl is back!Now they're trying to pass an even more far reaching ChatControl law through the back door, in a form even more intrusive than the originally rejected plan, without needing any of the EU countries votesThe new proposal:- total mandatory surveillance of ALL text chats, emails and social media in the EU- obligatory registration of your ID/passport to your chat, email or social media account- minimum age requirement for chat, email and soc ...
X @mert | helius.dev
mert | helius.dev· 2025-11-13 14:46
Regulatory Landscape - Europe is attempting to implement measures for scanning and surveilling private messages [1] - A new ChatControl law is being proposed, potentially more intrusive than previous plans, bypassing EU country votes [1] - The proposal aims to pass a far-reaching ChatControl law through the back door [1] Privacy Concerns - The document suggests a concern that privacy is being disregarded [1] - The author expresses the sentiment that individuals are being treated as if they are owned [1]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-11-12 16:00
Russia’s secret service, the FSB, has a fearsome reputation. John Foreman, Britain’s former defence attaché in Moscow, describes what it’s like to be followed by Russian spies.Watch Inside Defence to hear his experience of living under surveillance: https://t.co/hEsbq0q7B2 https://t.co/7GuHCjGJzP ...
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mert | helius.dev· 2025-11-10 17:45
privacy having a top implies surveillance having a bottomit does not, hell is a bottomless pittherefore, mathematically: infinite bid ...
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mert | helius.dev· 2025-11-09 12:44
RT lucid.⛩️ (@lucidzk)every time you hesitate to acquire and shield ZEC or lean into the privacy narrative, because of market price or upside potential, ask yourself a harder question:how valuable is privacy in a world where your every click, transaction, and address is already being surveilled?every onchain transaction is a data point, a line in a machine’s sketch of who you are. and as models grow smarter, your financial DNA becomes identity, and identity becomes judgment.privacy isn’t secrecy anymore; it ...
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Mike Benz· 2025-11-05 00:38
RT Dad Saves America (@DadSavesAmerica)Mike Benz exposes how U.S. intelligence agencies turned their surveillance and propaganda powers inward and how they laid the groundwork for John Brennan, James Clapper, and James Comey's Russiagate hoax under the guise of “counterintelligence” activities. @mikebenzcyber https://t.co/kWQHVElMT1 ...
'Philosopher in the Valley': NYT's Michael Steinberger on the rise of Palantir CEO Alex Karp
Youtube· 2025-11-04 13:38
Core Viewpoint - Palanteer reported better than expected third quarter results and raised its full-year sales outlook, yet its shares are slightly lower despite a 150% increase in stock value this year [1]. Company Insights - Alex Karp, the CEO of Palanteer, is described as a charismatic and provocative figure who provides an unscripted view of his thoughts and motivations [2][3]. - Karp's personal background, including being biracial, Jewish, and dyslexic, has instilled a sense of vulnerability that influences his worldview and the company's mission to create a safer world [4][5]. - Palanteer's evolution includes a significant shift from primarily working with governments to also engaging with businesses, positioning itself as a potential backbone technology provider similar to IBM in the past [6][8]. Market Position - The company is often associated with surveillance, but it primarily facilitates law enforcement and intelligence operations rather than being a surveillance technology company [7]. - Palanteer has established itself as a leading provider in its field, with clients in both government and industry expressing high satisfaction with its offerings [11]. - The stock price has risen dramatically from around $10 to $200 per share over three years, indicating strong market confidence in Palanteer's future [9]. Leadership and Influence - Karp's influence on the company is profound, as Palanteer's operations reflect his personal fears and worldview [19]. - There are questions regarding Karp's long-term succession and the potential impact of his departure on the company [19][20]. - Karp has previously turned down contracts due to ethical concerns, indicating a willingness to reconsider partnerships based on moral grounds [15].
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The Economist· 2025-11-03 16:40
The replacement for USAID hopes to protect Americans first. But they will not be protected if surveillance is defunded and infections spread across borders https://t.co/lcYwn5V1Fy ...
Maddow sounds alarm on ICE surveillance as Trump wields new weapon
MSNBC· 2025-11-02 16:59
You might remember earlier this year, um, I wasn't here just on Mondays. I was here every night of the week for the first hundred days of Donald Trump's presidency. And for the very last couple of shows or those first hundred days, I picked out a few choice topics I thought were really worth focusing in on in the months ahead, things I thought we should keep an eye on as Trump's second term unfolded.And so on the very last night of the hundred days, what was the last thing to think about that I left you wit ...