Category: General Information
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Government Workers in the USA Redact their DEI Content: A Shift in Federal Policy
Government workers across the United States have been actively removing content supportive of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from federal websites and communications. This widespread deletion of DEI-related material is occurring in response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders, marking a significant shift in the federal government’s approach to these initiatives. The Scope of…
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The Most Invasive Apps on Your Phone—and Why You Should Delete Them
Most apps (not Redact.dev!) want your data – it helps them in a variety of ways, to reach a simple end – make more money. Some apps are transparent about this, while others bury relevant clauses deep within their privacy policies and terms of service. With rapidly changing regulations around technology and AI, and instability…
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Governments Use Bot Networks to Influence Public Opinion, Prevent Political Criticism
The Importance of Digital Privacy in the Age of Social Media Surveillance Recent revelations about Mexico’s Cyberspace Operations Centre have highlighted the use of fake profiles and bots by various entities, including military organizations, to monitor and manipulate digital conversations. These practices underscore the critical need for individuals to safeguard their digital privacy. Understanding the…
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What is Necro’ing, and How Can It Impact Your Digital Footprint?
What is necro’ing? Necro’ing, derived from “necromancy,” is the act of reviving an old, inactive thread, post, or discussion by adding a new comment or reply. It’s common in forums, social media, and group chats where archived conversations resurface with new activity. Sometimes necro’ing can be helpful—adding relevant updates or continuing an unresolved discussion. However,…
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AI Protections Rescinded, $500b Investment Announced by President Trump
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump rescinded Executive Order 14110, a directive issued by former President Joe Biden in October 2023 aimed at mitigating risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) (Reuters) This change, and the fact that it’s taking place hours after President Trump took office marks a significant shift in the U.S. approach…
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TikTok Returns as Quickly as It Left, Credited to President Trump
The TikTok saga has taken yet another turn. After facing a looming shutdown in the United States due to national security concerns, the platform is now back online as of January 19, 2025, according to NPR. This unexpected development comes after TikTok temporarily went offline, causing widespread concern among its millions of U.S. users and…