Jun 18, 2026
Governing AI through opaque, ad hoc interventions is unsustainable, experts warn. Archived version: archive.is/…/anthropic-shutdown-export-controls
Jun 18, 2026
Italy will reopen its embassy in Tehran on Friday, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Wednesday, according to the ANSA news agency. Archived version: archive.is/…/20260617-italy-to-reopen-embassy-in-… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jun 18, 2026
No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilance Archived version: archive.is/…/uk-expect-russia-retaliate-seizure-s… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jun 18, 2026
EFF joined a letter with Human Rights Watch, Foxglove Legal and dozens more organizations telling the UK Home Office not to use racist and faulty AI facial age estimation tech on asylum-seeking children. https://www.foxglove.org.uk/open-letter-home-office-facial-age-estimation-children/
Jun 18, 2026
Israel cannot stop home demolitions in southern Lebanon, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said Wednesday, following statements by US Vice President JD Vance that a draft agreement with Iran includes Lebanon, Anadolu reports. Archived version: archive.is/…/20260617-israel-cannot-stop-home-dem… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jun 18, 2026
Palestine Action ban upheld by the Court of Appeal as Co-founder Ammouri vows to challenge proscription at every possible avenue
Jun 18, 2026
West Bank settler attacks continue to surge as illegal settlers burn vehicles, target mosques and terrorise Palestinian communities Archived version: archive.is/20260617235502/…/west-bank-villages/ Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jun 18, 2026
Tesco claimed Broadcom hiked its VMware prices by about 175 percent in UK court filings.
Jun 18, 2026
Until now, Apple has kept Apple Intelligence — the suite of artificial intelligence tools baked into its operating systems — entirely optional. If you don’t want it, you can simply skip it during a new device setup or when updating the system.
Jun 18, 2026
Kids are dumb. Almost impressively dumb. So today's Low Quality Ad is for Acer Kids Headphones. It has volume limits so your dumb kid won't burst their weak little eardrums listening to Baby Shark.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN8XX82L?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.150EBA6TGY0DC&linkCode=tr1&tag=connorstone06-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.150EBA6TGY0DC_1781802340576
Jun 18, 2026
Mahmood insisted there is a “need for speed” following recent events and “the threats the country faces” — not suspicious at all Shabana
Jun 18, 2026
Former EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn reflects upon 26 years of defending digital freedom, and on our organization's past, present, and future: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/06/farewell-now-friends
Jun 18, 2026
We made a comic about a trial.
Jun 18, 2026
This is why hikers can't use the internet in the Great Smoky Mountains.
@lowqualityfacts@mstdn.social boosted
Jun 18, 2026
Dick move.
Jun 18, 2026
This morning's Low Quality Ad is for this Bear Snack Pin. I love the salmon's look of "Come on man, do you really need the calories?"https://collabs.shop/wxyzkk
Jun 18, 2026
I love Greek mythology.
Jun 18, 2026
TFW you're trying to self-host / do more on EU and independent-based tech... and you end up with 2 new Google accounts anyway.:facepalm:
Jun 18, 2026
RE: https://mastodon.me.uk/@Floppy/116770805109214497Now I have to add support for this to the #emfduckfacts app.
Jun 18, 2026
Just me, following all the people talking about #emfcamp2026 that I can find 👀 https://emf.lostoutpost.uk