ICE’s Clearview AI Contract

CBP just awarded a fresh contract to Clearview AI, a company notorious for scraping massive amounts of images from social media and racking up privacy violations worldwide.

This new deal would let border officers identify travelers simply by taking their picture, and it is slated to go live in September 2026. It also builds on a previous $3.75M ICE contract that was marketed as a way to identify “ICE protestors.”

The message is clear. Opposing surveillance can make you a target. In practice, a single selfie can be enough to match your face to public profiles and flag you as a person of interest.

What you can do: treat photos as sacred, avoid auto cloud uploads, shrink your public footprint, and consider de googled phones like Above Phone.

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Flock × Ring Pull the Plug After Super Bowl Backlash

Ring and Flock Safety just cancelled their planned integration after public backlash tied to Ring’s Super Bowl messaging and the fear of total neighborhood surveillance.

Ring’s statement is classic doublespeak. They say the integration would have taken more time and resources than expected, and they stress it never launched, so no Ring customer videos were sent to Flock. Notice the wording. They say customer videos, not footage or data.

The bigger point is this. Ring already has law enforcement request pipelines, and Ring already works with other police tech companies. The plan was to bridge massive surveillance networks together and sell it as “community safety.”

The backlash matters because it shows public pressure still works. These companies will keep testing the limits, and the only real boundary is what people refuse to accept.

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Fungal Computing with Mushrooms

What if electronics did not have to be toxic and permanent. Researchers are testing common store bought mushrooms as bioelectronics, exploring fungal computing and memristor like behavior.

Why it matters: the world generates a staggering amount of e waste, and recycling is still difficult because of toxic materials like lead and cadmium. If bio based components prove viable, we could see electronics that are more biodegradable and less harmful from the start.

It is early research, but the direction is exciting. Less waste, less toxicity, and a new path for computing that does not rely on mining and endless disposability.

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Aaron Day joins us today to discuss "The Hijacking of Bitcoin," his detailed and well-documented breakdown of how and why Epstein hijacked bitcoin.

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Today is an important day to pray for peace in your heart. Let it fill up, overflow, and bathe the planet.

May the conflict in Iran end as quickly as it began. Please protect us, our loved ones, and the innocent in this turbulent time.

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Hidden Signs Your Phone Is Compromised

When your phone is compromised, your private data is quietly sent to someone not authorized. Sure, big tech already collects data, but here we’re talking about a third party siphoning your info without your consent. If you’ve had concerns about your phone, in this webinar I share how you can check.

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NATO will have combat cyborg cockroaches

SWARM Biotactics control live insects via bioelectronic neural interfaces, equipping them with sensors and AI — allowing coordinated swarm movement

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Cell Service Problems: More Than You Think

From lack of privacy to centralized control, traditional cell networks are filled with issues. And SIM swapping is a rising threat. If you’re using your phone number for second-factor authentication, your bank account could be at risk. We’re breaking down what you need to know.

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Exploring Open-Source Navigation

From ancient maps on mammoth tusks to modern-day digital globes, maps have shaped civilizations. Today, open-source navigation empowers us to reclaim control over our location data. Dive into the history and the future of mapping with us!

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Building for digital sovereignty isn't just about code—it's about grit. I’m joining Richard Grove for VIP Summit 5 to share the "untold stories" of the crashes and obstacles we faced while building Above Phone, and how we turned those setbacks into a mission for freedom.

📅 Saturday, March 7th @ 12 PM ET 👉 Register now!

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New Pipe: Stream Without Being Watched

Curious about a YouTube experience without the trackers? In our Mindful Media webinar, we get into NewPipe on Above Phone, an open-source wrapper that lets you stream, download, and even play in the background without feeding the data beast.

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Securing Your Digital Identity

In this webinar, we dive into the importance of sovereign security. Learn from real-life stories about the dangers of insecure password storage and discover how to protect your digital life.

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Building a private alternative to big tech hasn't been a straight line. There has been pressure, obstacles, and moments where we wondered if the whole thing would survive.

This Saturday at VIP Summit 5, I am sitting down with Richard Grove to talk about the crashes we hit while building Above Phone and how we turned those moments into fuel for a bigger mission.

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The Story Behind Telegram’s Founders

Discover the fascinating history of Telegram and its founders, Pavel and Nikolai Durov. From creating Russia’s VKontakte to launching Telegram, explore how their commitment to privacy and freedom shaped one of the world’s most popular apps.

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SNEAK PREVIEW - FOSS War Room @ Parallel Society 2026

Wondering what the f*** we should do about tyrannical tech lockdowns?

This weekend in Portugal I asked that very question to some of the world’s most qualified minds at Parallel Society  2026. In my FOSS War Room talk I laid out five pressing tech challenges we are facing, and the audience jumped in with solutions 🌟

Thanks to Logos for the invitation—honored to share the stage with trailblazers like Jarrad Hope (Logos), Amir Taaki (DarkFi), among other talented people.

If you don't know about Logos, they produced the event and are authoring a comprehensive technology stack for storage, messaging, and more; the primitives we need for free software of the future.

Check out important tech:
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#TBOT 22: Age Verification Computers, War & AI, Data Centers Drained by AI, GrapheneOS & Motorola

Here are this week’s stories:

Age Verification Comes to Your Computer:
A new Colorado bill is attempting to get Apple and Microsoft to enforce age checks on their new operating systems. If you thought digital ID was going to stay on your phone, think again.

Anthropic, OpenAI, and the War State:
Anthropic pushed back against mass domestic surveillance demands from the Department of War, while OpenAI continues embracing major partnerships with Microsoft, Amazon, and the war machine.

AI Data Centers Are Draining the Grid:
People are finally starting to pay attention to the electricity crunch caused by AI data centers.

Motorola Could Be GrapheneOS’s Next Big Move:
GrapheneOS and Motorola may be opening the door to privacy-focused hardware beyond the Pixel line.

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📲The Pixel 10 is now at Above if you’re ready for a a more intentional phone setup

Here's some frequencies for your Chakras this morning, quite pleasant to have in the background while you're being.

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How Citizen Lab Helps Expose Threats

In the webinar, Hidden Signs Your Phone is Compromised, I shared how orgs like Citizen Lab and Amnesty uncover spyware targeting activists and journalists. These groups study exploits, publish reports, and then big vendors like Apple patch the vulnerabilities. Without them, many threats would go unseen.

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