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Apple’s new child safety features are “a step in the right direction” but aren’t foolproof, EFF’s @Thorin told CBS News - parents must understand how to use them, and there’s no magic bullet to fix everyone’s problems. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/apple-unveiling-new-child-safety-features-to-help-parents-navigate-screen-time/

Apple unveiling new child safety features to help parents navigate screen time

Apple is rolling out an update with new parental controls to help navigate screen time and keep kids safe. Jo Ling Kent explains the changes.

canagan 2d ago

Electronic Frontier Foundation 2d ago

The reality is that social media bans weaponize parents’ concerns about children’s safety to justify unprecedented levels of surveillance and censorship. Our new primer breaks down why these bans don’t work, who is harmed by them, and how we fight back. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/06/how-and-why-fight-back-against-social-media-bans

How and Why to Fight Back Against Social Media Bans

Several U.S. states are pushing to ban young people from social media entirely. This marks the latest wave of censorship bills masquerading as “children’s online safety” measures, with states like Massachusetts, Idaho, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, and EFF’s home state of...

Electronic Frontier Foundation

canagan 2d ago

TWiT News Feed 2d ago

Judge Learns Lawyers on Both Sides of Case Used AI, Cancels Trial, Kicks Everyone Off the Case - https://www.404media.co/judge-learns-lawyers-on-both-sides-of-case-used-ai-cancels-trial-kicks-everyone-off-the-case/

When two AIs argue against each other, the legal system loses.

#IM, TWiT

Judge Learns Lawyers on Both Sides of Case Used AI, Cancels Trial, Kicks Everyone Off the Case

When two AIs argue against each other, the legal system loses.

404 Media

canagan 2d ago

Electronic Frontier Foundation 2d ago

Do you use EFF's free and open source tool Certbot? It's saved time and money for millions of users. You can support the development of Certbot when you become an EFF member today! https://eff.org/spring

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canagan 3d ago

George Takei

🏳️‍🌈🖖🏽3d ago

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before Congress about the Epstein files and spent four hours saying she was not in charge. Ask Todd Blanche, she said. The testimony was closed-door, not under oath, and not filmed. But will this deflection work or just backfire on the man who would be AG? Outside the hearing room, Epstein survivors were asking for the truth. And they are still waiting. https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/bondi-ask-blanche-epstein-files

Pam Bondi Blamed Todd Blanche For Epstein Files Cover-Up

The former AG pointed to Todd Blanche over the Epstein cover up. But the receipts point back to her.

The Big Picture

canagan 5d ago

Matt (It's really me) Hartley 5d ago

RE: https://dice.camp/@squishymage42/116692076148476089

Absolutely hands down what the world needs right now. Without question, the most decent, kindest person to ever provide entertainment to young people. This is fantastic!

canagan Jun 3

Electronic Frontier Foundation Jun 2

“Privacy’s Defender is an important and timely read, reminding us that privacy rights and civil liberties can be eroded by even minor government overreach,” Ben Rothke writes of Cindy Cohn’s new book. https://www.rsaconference.com/library/blog/bens-book-of-the-month-privacys-defender

Bens Book of the Month: Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance

RSAC Conference

canagan May 26

Electronic Frontier Foundation May 26

An EFF analysis reveals a troubling pattern of mission creep with ALPRs. Without a warrant requirement, law enforcement agencies are shifting from using the technology for specific criminal investigations to using these surveillance networks for minor personal whims. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/05/more-license-plate-reader-mission-creep-school-residency-verification-background

Insider Trading On Prediction Markets Is A Booming Business Under Trump

“The whole world, unfortunately, has become somewhat of a casino” — Donald Trump

The Big Picture

canagan May 19

Electronic Frontier Foundation May 19

It's no surprise that surveillance tech is being pushed in creepy and invasive ways. It should also be no surprise that EFF is fighting back. We just need your support. https://eff.org/spring

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Apple unveiling new child safety features to help parents navigate screen time

How and Why to Fight Back Against Social Media Bans

Judge Learns Lawyers on Both Sides of Case Used AI, Cancels Trial, Kicks Everyone Off the Case

Claw Back Your Privacy

Pam Bondi Blamed Todd Blanche For Epstein Files Cover-Up

Bens Book of the Month: Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance

More License Plate Reader Mission Creep: School Residency Verification, Background Checks, and Noise Complaints

Insider Trading On Prediction Markets Is A Booming Business Under Trump

Claw Back Your Privacy