EFF Joins Call for FTC to Drop Its Disastrous AI Policy Proposal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in July issued a proposed policy statement “concerning the suppression of accuracy in artificial intelligence systems.” We urge the FTC…
Tech and Internet
The Youth AI Privacy Act’s Privacy Paradox
The Senate Commerce Committee is poised to consider the Youth AI Privacy Act, a bill that would require AI companies to create kids-only privacy rules…
EFF at BSidesLV, Black Hat, and DEF CON 👨💻
It’s time. Time for tinkerers, security researchers, hackers, and fellow nerds to gather together in signature black hoodies and utilikilts to beat the heat in…
Does image show gorilla ‘screaming for help’ after caretaker collapsed?
Don’t monkey around with fake AI images.
Record Labels Offer to Abandon $46.8 Million Piracy Case Against Grande
After the Supreme Court’s Cox ruling reshaped ISPs piracy liability, the record labels behind a $46.8 million verdict against Grande Communications are ready to walk…
Pluralistic: Dualism (03 Aug 2026)
Today’s links Dualism: Why not both? Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: UK’s Great Firewall falls; Mint the coins; Virtual pets v…
Pluralistic: Why businesses lie about AI (01 Aug 2026)
Today’s links Why businesses lie about AI: Humoring the boss all the way into bankruptcy. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: Vinge…
World Cup Piracy Crackdown Shows Limits of Domain Seizures, MPA Pushes Site Blocking
Operation Offsides seized more than 1,000 pirate streaming domains during the FIFA World Cup. While the enforcement efforts were broadly praised, domain seizures are no…
Amending AB 1709 Doesn’t Fix It: California’s Social Media Ban Still Threatens Free Speech and Privacy
California lawmakers have amended A.B. 1709, but the core problem remains: the bill is still a ban on social media access for youth under 16,…
The SCREEN Act Threatens Privacy Far Beyond Adult Websites
The Senate Commerce Committee is set to consider S. 737, the SCREEN Act, a sweeping age-verification bill that would require online services to verify users’…