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May 24, 2026

Automated License Plate Readers are an invasive technology that we need to rein in. EFF's lawyers, activists, and technologists are pushing back. You can help us, and show your support, by becoming a member today: https://eff.org/spring

May 24, 2026

I love Pedro Pascal.

May 24, 2026

UK companies are performing “yoga-level” stretches to describe themselves as AI specialists in an attempt to capitalise on the buzz around the technology, public relations firms have said.‘AI washing’: firms are scrambling to rebrand themselves as tech-focusedhttps://web.archive.org/web/20260524161424/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/24/ai-washing-pr-firms-scrambling-rebrand#DontPayTheGuardian

May 24, 2026

Age verification mandates are reshaping the internet in ways that are invasive, dangerous, and unnecessary. But users aren't powerless! Our resource hub is here to help you challenge these laws, protect our digital rights, and build a safer digital world for all—no matter your age. https://www.eff.org/age

May 24, 2026

Today's Low Quality Ad is for this Become Ungovernable Keychain. The United States government has only attempted to govern a goose on one occasion in 1901, which led to the assassination of President William McKinley.https://collabs.shop/ltaq83

May 24, 2026

Setting a passcode for your lockscreen is an important step, but it's not the end of the story for securing your phone. https://ssd.eff.org/module/how-encrypt-your-iphone

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May 24, 2026

@irene @webhat @mayintoronto kindness & compassion is a practice like any other yet the outcome is unlike anything else, an open relation with human nature, a creative drive to add beauty to whatever mix, showing psychoadaptability beyond psychopathy ...

May 24, 2026

Trying to understand all of the ins and outs of digital security can be overwhelming, but our team at EFF is here to help. With our security starter pack, you can take a few simple steps to improve your digital privacy. https://ssd.eff.org/playlist/want-security-starter-pack

May 24, 2026

History is so interesting.

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May 24, 2026

@webhat @mayintoronto I think I’m known in the research community for being kind and I’d rather be known for that than smart. I know a few people that I can list off the top of my head that are famous for being kind so I think it’s a great goal even if you are not sure you always achieve it.

May 24, 2026

Turned 34 today. I share a birthday with Bob Dylan, Queen Victoria, and billions of ants.If you want to get this low quality human a high quality birthday present, there is nothing finer than a hot cup of coffee.https://buymeacoffee.com/lowqualityfacts

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May 24, 2026

I'm surprised that so many people don't know this.

May 24, 2026

I hope he enjoyed it.

May 24, 2026

Tonight's Low Quality Ad is for this I'm Baked Too Kitchen Towel Set. Please only buy this if you are literally bread. Or a cake. It doesn't make sense otherwise.https://collabs.shop/veiqqv

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May 24, 2026

Even the best of the best can't be good at everything.

May 23, 2026

A policy reversal signals a new direction in Budapest’s international stance. At the same time, trade tensions with Ukraine are quietly resurfacing through renewed restrictions. Archived version: archive.is/…/54288d8a_hungary_reverses_icc_exit/ 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.

May 23, 2026

The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change. Archived version: archive.is/20260522150739/https://…/c98rqld1j3yo 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.

May 23, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a letter to EU leaders that a German proposal to grant Ukraine “associate” ​membership of the European Union was “unfair” because it would leave Kyiv without a voice inside the bloc. Archived version: archive.is/…/ukraines-zelenskiy-says-proposal-ass… 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.

May 23, 2026

Iran’s top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during talks in ​Tehran on Saturday that the U.S. was not an honest ‌party in negotiations to end their war and Iran would not compromise on its national rights, state television reported. Archived version: archive.is/…/irans-top-negotiator-says-tehran-wil… 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.

May 23, 2026

Sweden’s Defense Minister Pål Jonson said Kyiv’s battle-tested army and fast-growing defense industry would strengthen the alliance, even as some NATO members remain opposed. Archived version: archive.is/…/sweden-defense-minister-backs-ukrain… 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.