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- 1Palantir Co-Founder Criticized Over Comments on Deadly Iran School StrikeโPalantir's Co-Founder Wants Us Less Judgmental About Deadly Iran School Strike
Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel's remarks urging people to be less judgmental about a deadly strike on a school in Iran have drawn sharp criticism. Commenters argue the comments downplay civilian casualties and reflect the growing influence of defense-linked tech figures in shaping attitudes toward military action. The controversy has reignited debate over Palantir's role in government surveillance and warfare.
- 2ICE to deploy Boston Dynamics robot dogsโBoston 25 News. . ICE will soon be using 4 robot dogs from Waltham based company, Boston Dynamics. Full story on @boston25
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement will soon deploy four robot dogs made by Waltham, Massachusetts-based Boston Dynamics, according to Boston 25 News. The quadruped robots, originally designed for industrial inspection and rescue work, are increasingly being adopted by law enforcement and border agencies. The report has drawn attention to the growing use of advanced robotics in immigration enforcement and the ethical questions that come with it.
- 3EFF says DraftKings uses AI to target problem gamblersโDraftKings is using AI to behaviorally target chronic gamblers
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has published an analysis accusing DraftKings of using artificial intelligence and behavioral advertising to identify and target chronic gamblers with promotions. The group argues the practice supercharges the harms of online betting by exploiting people showing signs of addictive behavior. The report is drawing attention and criticism of AI-driven ad targeting in the gambling industry.
- 4ICE to buy modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs in $1.3M contractโICE to buy modified Boston Dynamics' robot dogs in $1.3M contract
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has agreed a $1.3 million contract to purchase modified robot dogs from Boston Dynamics, according to a MassLive report. The deal would put the quadruped robots, adapted for the agency's needs, into immigration enforcement operations. The purchase is drawing attention because of Boston Dynamics' past pledges against weaponising its robots and ongoing debate over the militarisation of civilian technology.
- 5PR firm name-drops SF Mayor Lurie to promote brother's real estate workโPR firm name-drops Lurie to get his luxury real estate agent brother in the press
A San Francisco public relations firm invoked Mayor Daniel Lurie's name while pitching press coverage for his brother, a luxury real estate agent. The episode, reported by The San Francisco Standard, raises questions about blending the mayor's public profile with private family business interests, and about ethical boundaries in city politics.
- 6Senate Democrats block stock trading ban and data center billโSenate Democrats sink 'toothless' stock trading ban, data center bill in last act before election recess
Senate Democrats blocked a proposed ban on stock trading by members of Congress, dismissing it as 'toothless', and also stopped a data center bill in their final votes before leaving for the election recess. The moves mean both measures will not advance until after the election, leaving ethics and tech legislation in limbo.