Lifting the Fog: 2022 in Review
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Lifting the Fog: 2022 in Review - Activist Post
Although Fog’s sale of location data to state and local law enforcement is new, this shady business practice of commodifying our data is not.
Credit Suisse Sues, Files Criminal Complaint Against Financial Blog “Harshly Critical” Of The Bank
https://www.activistpost.com/2022/12/credit-suisse-sues-files-criminal-complaint-against-financial-blog-harshly-critical-of-the-bank.html
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Credit Suisse Sues, Files Criminal Complaint Against Financial Blog "Harshly Critical" Of The Bank - Activist Post
The bank has been escalating a legal attack they've put in place over reader comments that were appended to a series of stories.
November Home Sales Suffer Biggest Crash In History
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November Home Sales Suffer Biggest Crash In History - Activist Post
If and when sellers are forced to start hitting bids - as their liquidity buffers evaporate - we will see a historic buying frenzy...
Fires Generate Demands for E-Bike Education and Regulation
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Fires Generate Demands for E-Bike Education and Regulation - Activist Post
Li-ion batteries are “pretty unique fire hazards,” said a spokesperson for the National Fire Protection Association.
Eastern US Power Grid Declares Emergency, Power Outages Top One Million, Flight Disruptions Persist Amid Storm Chaos
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Eastern US Power Grid Declares Emergency, Power Outages Top One Million, Flight Disruptions Persist Amid Storm Chaos - Activist…
PJM's request to reduce power comes as the grid manager is trying to prevent a Stage 3 emergency, which would result in rolling blackouts.
600,000+ Washing Machines Recalled Due to Reports of “smoking, melting, overheating or fire”; Software Update Required
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600,000+ Washing Machines Recalled Due to Reports of “smoking, melting, overheating or fire”; Software Update Required - Activist…
“Smart appliances” are popular – despite cybersecurity risks, privacy threats, and other issues associated with them, including fires.
Child Services Tells Mother Her Kids Can’t Play Outside by Themselves
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Child Services Tells Mother Her Kids Can't Play Outside by Themselves - Activist Post
This is what happens when the state strays from the true purpose of the law.
Tesla Owner Stranded At Supercharger Station On Christmas Eve After Cold Weather Paralyzes Battery
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Tesla Owner Stranded At Supercharger Station On Christmas Eve After Cold Weather Paralyzes Battery - Activist Post
In a video, the owner said battery issues began on Friday when his Tesla wouldn't warm up so it could charge.
Fighting Tech-Enabled Abuse: 2022 in Review
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Fighting Tech-Enabled Abuse: 2022 in Review - Activist Post
The year with did have a significant victory in the fight against tech-enabled abuse with the Safe Connections Act...
The Biden Administration Is Banning Low-Cost Appliances—and Bragging About It
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The Biden Administration Is Banning Low-Cost Appliances—and Bragging About It - Activist Post
It’s easy to get preoccupied with the big flashy things the government does, but sometimes it’s the small mundane things that really hurt.
New “Twitter Files” Reveal FBI Leaning on Big Tech Firm to Censor a Massive Number of Accounts
https://www.activistpost.com/2022/12/new-twitter-files-reveal-fbi-leaning-on-big-tech-firm-to-censor-a-massive-number-of-accounts.html
https://www.activistpost.com/2022/12/new-twitter-files-reveal-fbi-leaning-on-big-tech-firm-to-censor-a-massive-number-of-accounts.html
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New "Twitter Files" Reveal FBI Leaning on Big Tech Firm to Censor a Massive Number of Accounts - Activist Post
By 21st Century Wire New revelations are coming out regarding the FBI’s role in leaning on Twitter to expedite illegal censorship operations. Under former CEO...
Google Execs Declare “Code Red” Over Revolutionary New Chat Bot (ChatGPT)
https://www.activistpost.com/2022/12/google-execs-declare-code-red-over-revolutionary-new-chat-bot-chatgpt.html
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Google Execs Declare "Code Red" Over Revolutionary New Chat Bot (ChatGPT) - Activist Post
It can also generate ideas on its own - including business plans, Christmas gift suggestions, vacation ideas, and advice...
Privacy Shouldn’t Clock Out When You Clock In: 2022 in Review
https://www.activistpost.com/2022/12/privacy-shouldnt-clock-out-when-you-clock-in-2022-in-review.html
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Privacy Shouldn't Clock Out When You Clock In: 2022 in Review - Activist Post
It’s important to understand the ways that the workplace presents unique challenges in the arenas of surveillance and privacy.
Verizon Admits It Violated Federal Acts in re Small Cell Tower Installations in Five States; Will Pay “civil penalty”
https://www.activistpost.com/2022/12/verizon-admits-it-violated-federal-acts-in-re-small-cell-tower-installations-in-five-states-will-pay-civil-penalty.html
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Verizon Admits It Violated Federal Acts in re Small Cell Tower Installations in Five States; Will Pay “civil penalty” - Activist…
Now telecom behemoth Verizon is taking responsibility for not following FCC rules in some locations.
Passengers Evacuated Quickly after Phone Charger Starts Smoking; “injuries mostly were smoke inhalation and bruised elbows”
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Passengers Evacuated Quickly after Phone Charger Starts Smoking; “injuries mostly were smoke inhalation and bruised elbows” - Activist…
Luckily, no one was seriously injured in evacuation of JetBlue flight at JFK ... but it certainly got people's attention.
Omnibus Shows Congress’s Priorities: Authoritarianism and War
https://www.activistpost.com/2022/12/omnibus-shows-congresss-priorities-authoritarianism-and-war.html
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Omnibus Shows Congress’s Priorities: Authoritarianism and War - Activist Post
Republican leadership celebrated this monstrosity because it spends $858 billion on warfare while “only” spending $772.5 billion on welfare.
Facebook Parent Settles Cambridge Analytica Data Harvesting Scandal For $725 Million
https://www.activistpost.com/2022/12/facebook-parent-settles-cambridge-analytica-data-harvesting-scandal-for-725-million.html
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Facebook Parent Settles Cambridge Analytica Data Harvesting Scandal For $725 Million - Activist Post
The settlement would only amount to "two or three dollars" per person if each affected individual submits a claim.
Police Drones and Robots: 2022 in Review
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Police Drones and Robots: 2022 in Review - Activist Post
Of course, no fight stays won. Robot companies still want to make money. Police still want to send robots and drones to do their work.
US Is “Concerned” About China’s Activity Near Taiwan
https://www.activistpost.com/2022/12/us-is-concerned-about-chinas-activity-near-taiwan.html
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US Is “Concerned” About China’s Activity Near Taiwan - Activist Post
The war mongers are doing everything they can to see that another world war is ignited.