cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/38225224

Microsoft is facing mounting criticism over its controversial complicity in "Israel’s" genocide in Gaza, with charges that its technologies have enabled surveillance, targeted assassinations, and repression of Palestinians. Critics say the company has played a central role in what some are calling the world’s first AI-driven genocide.

Jure Repinc

2025-10-29 14:25:52

Microsoft's role in world’s first AI-driven genocide, in Gaza, exposed

Microsoft is facing mounting criticism over its controversial complicity in "Israel’s" genocide in Gaza, with charges that its technologies have enabled surveillance, targeted assassinations, and repression of Palestinians. Critics say the company has played a central role in what some are calling the world’s first AI-driven genocide.

Microsoft's role in world’s first AI-driven genocide, in Gaza, exposed

Microsoft’s collaboration with Israeli occupation forces raises concerns over the use of cloud technology in surveillance and warfare amid the genocide in Gaza.

^{Al Mayadeen English (Microsoft's role in world’s first AI-driven genocide, in Gaza, exposed)}

Twenty-six states sued the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts for the department’s suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown.

Case file: s3.documentcloud.org/documents…

States sue US Department of Agriculture over SNAP funding suspension

Twenty-six states sued the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts for the department’s suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assis...

^{Paul Leech | Georgetown U. Law Center, US (- JURIST - News)}

cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/38225224

Microsoft is facing mounting criticism over its controversial complicity in "Israel’s" genocide in Gaza, with charges that its technologies have enabled surveillance, targeted assassinations, and repression of Palestinians. Critics say the company has played a central role in what some are calling the world’s first AI-driven genocide.

Jure Repinc

2025-10-29 14:25:52

Microsoft's role in world’s first AI-driven genocide, in Gaza, exposed

Microsoft is facing mounting criticism over its controversial complicity in "Israel’s" genocide in Gaza, with charges that its technologies have enabled surveillance, targeted assassinations, and repression of Palestinians. Critics say the company has played a central role in what some are calling the world’s first AI-driven genocide.

Microsoft's role in world’s first AI-driven genocide, in Gaza, exposed

Microsoft’s collaboration with Israeli occupation forces raises concerns over the use of cloud technology in surveillance and warfare amid the genocide in Gaza.

^{Al Mayadeen English (Microsoft's role in world’s first AI-driven genocide, in Gaza, exposed)}

cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/38225224

Microsoft is facing mounting criticism over its controversial complicity in "Israel’s" genocide in Gaza, with charges that its technologies have enabled surveillance, targeted assassinations, and repression of Palestinians. Critics say the company has played a central role in what some are calling the world’s first AI-driven genocide.

Jure Repinc

2025-10-29 14:25:52

Microsoft's role in world’s first AI-driven genocide, in Gaza, exposed

Microsoft is facing mounting criticism over its controversial complicity in "Israel’s" genocide in Gaza, with charges that its technologies have enabled surveillance, targeted assassinations, and repression of Palestinians. Critics say the company has played a central role in what some are calling the world’s first AI-driven genocide.

Microsoft's role in world’s first AI-driven genocide, in Gaza, exposed

Microsoft’s collaboration with Israeli occupation forces raises concerns over the use of cloud technology in surveillance and warfare amid the genocide in Gaza.

^{Al Mayadeen English (Microsoft's role in world’s first AI-driven genocide, in Gaza, exposed)}

The U.S. president was gifted a crown just weeks after posting an AI-generated videos showing himself wearing a crown to mock nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests

Trump who said he is not a king and denounced the No Kings protests is gifted a gold crown while in Korea

^{Kelly Rissman (The Independent)}

The tech giants agreed to extraordinary terms to clinch a lucrative contract with the Israeli government, documents show

Archived version: archive.is/20251029132619/theg…

Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

Revealed: Israel demanded Google and Amazon use secret ‘wink’ to sidestep legal orders

^{Harry Davies (The Guardian)}

One of my favorite details was near the end of the article, where Meta plays dumb when asked about this issue, and feigning an inability to find the abusers of the glasses that 404 Media had identified:

"After reaching out to Meta for comment, the company asked me for examples of the videos, indicating that it wasn’t able to find them itself. Meta then removed the account I flagged, as well as other accounts by the same creator, who apparently set up multiple accounts in preparation for moderation."

Just top-notch scumbaggery here, from meta and from these individuals going around in public wearing them.

Meta's Ray-Ban Glasses Users Film and Harass Massage Parlor Workers

“The shameless use of covert recording technology at massage parlours to gain likes, attention, and online notoriety is both disgusting and dangerous.”

^{Emanuel Maiberg (404 Media)}

The outcome of Wednesday's vote in the Netherlands could determine the strength of the far-right in a knife-edge race.

Polls open in Netherlands in close-run election seen as litmus test for far-right

^{Emma De Ruiter (Euronews.com)}

Yale HRL documents evidence consistent with reports of executions in hospitals and of people fleeing Sudanese city taken over by paramilitaries

Archived version: archive.is/newest/middleeastey…

Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

Satellite images show RSF likely committing mass killings across el-Fasher

Systematic killings have taken place over the past two days since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of el-Fasher, in Sudan’s Darfur, a new report has corroborated. 

^{Rayhan Uddin (Middle East Eye)}

https://www.wired.com/story/ai-weapon-anduril-llms-drones/

https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/elon-musk-launches-grokipedia-a-new-ai-driven-alternative-to-wikipedia-and-its-wokeness-/

State officials promise large-scale involuntary addiction and mental health treatment at Salt Lake City’s edge. Critics see “a prison, or a warehouse.”

Needless to say, people don't go by choice, can't leave when they want. Might be a concentration camp instead of a jail, since there's no legal reason to force somebody into it:

As Mr. Shumway describes it, nearly two-thirds of the 1,300 homeless people potentially sent to the site could be there for involuntary treatment. About 400 beds would be set aside for psychiatric treatment. Another 400 beds would provide substance abuse treatment “as an alternative to jail,” he said, with entry and exit “not voluntary.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/us/politics/utah-trump-homeless-campus.html?unlocked_article_code=1.xE8.3lb3.aQQe-VU1M88S

Trump administration videos purporting to show the triumph of recent immigration operations used footage that was months old or recorded thousands of miles away, an analysis found.

Access options:
* gift link — registration required
* archive.today — still loading when I posted, and likely to omit videos

https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/elon-musk-launches-grokipedia-a-new-ai-driven-alternative-to-wikipedia-and-its-wokeness-/

https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/climate/ocean-warming-effect-hurricane-melissa

https://thehill.com/business/5578312-toyota-trump-claim-10-billion-investment/

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5577872-nyc-mayoral-candidate-mabdani-election/

cross-posted from: discuss.tchncs.de/post/4784069…

Keep Android Open

In August 2025, Google announced that starting next year, it will no longer be possible to develop apps for the Android platform without first registering centrally with Google.

This registration will involve:

• Paying a fee to Google
  
  • Agreeing to Google’s Terms and Conditions
  • Providing government identification
  • Uploading evidence of an app’s private signing key
  • Listing all current and future application identifiers

  
  

Sign the open letter. And get active to help oppose the enactment of the policy in other ways listed on the website. Are there any more ways to oppose this?

One would be forgiven for wondering how the hell this is a political story.

(Bloomberg) -- Copper hit a record high in London, with the prospect of an imminent easing in US-China tensions providing a fresh catalyst to a scorching rally built on mine-supply setbacks and tariff-driven trade dislocations.

So, it's tariffs exacerbating physical fundamentals. Good thing we haven't had much use for copper since the Late Bronze Age.

Also, it's hilarious to me that Bloomberg's site is paywalled, but Yahoo reposts in nearly real time. Perhaps this is the first useful thing Yahoo has done since ... um ... damn, I thought I had something.

Che Warren Waynes volesse registrare un disco da cantautore non è una novità per chi segue con attenzione il musicista di Asheville. In fondo il suo esordio solista, Live At Bonnaroo del 2004, era un disco acustico che andava in questa direzione, per cui molti pensavano che Man In Motion sarebbe stato il tanto atteso album in studio da songwriter… Leggi e ascolta...

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2025-10-29 08:35:49

Warren Haynes feat. Railroad Earth - Ashes & Dust (2015)

Che Warren Waynes volesse registrare un disco da cantautore non è una novità per chi segue con attenzione il musicista di Asheville. In fondo il suo esordio solista, Live At Bonnaroo del 2004, era un disco acustico che andava in questa direzione, per cui molti pensavano che Man In Motion sarebbe stato il tanto atteso album in studio da songwriter…ma sappiamo che le cose sono andate diversamente. Warren ha spiegato che canzoni di questo genere, non adatte agli Allman Brothers o ai Gov't Mule, si sono accumulate nel corso degli anni... artesuono.blogspot.com/2015/09…

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Warren Haynes feat. Railroad Earth - Ashes & Dust (2015)

di Paolo Baiotti Che Warren Waynes volesse registrare un disco da cantautore non è una novità per chi segue con attenzione il musicista...

^{Silvano Bottaro (Blogger)}

• A person from Europe’s richest 0.1% emits 53x more carbon than a person from the bottom 50%.
• Since 1990, Europe’s richest 0.1% have increased their share of total emissions by 14%, while the bottom half have cut their share by 27%.
• To stay within the 1.5°C limit, the richest 0.1% of Europeans would need to cut their per capita emissions by 99% by 2030.

Europe’s wealthiest are driving the bloc’s emissions while ordinary Europeans make the steepest cuts, according to new Oxfam research published ahead of COP30. This research also comes amidst the EU watering down its own climate ambition.

The report: Climate Plunder: How a powerful few Europeans are locking the world into a climate disaster

Managing customers, enquiries and sales teams can be challenging for growing companies, which is why many local entrepreneurs prefer using Site CRM for small business Surat. Small organisations often struggle because leads come from multiple sources like calls, WhatsApp, social media, walk-ins and online ads and without proper tracking, many enquiries get lost. Site CRM addresses the problem and keep all the leads in one dashboard, so no customer is ever overlooked and each follow-up occurs on time. Rather than relying on notebooks, Excel spreadsheets or random chats, Surat business owners can track their entire sales pipeline via a single streamlined platform.
A major advantage of Site CRM is its mobile-first design, ideal for on-field sales teams. Executives can update lead status, log calls, add notes, or schedule meetings directly from the mobile app. Business owners have real-time insights into customer dialogue and performance of the team without having to keep asking for frequent updates. Live tracking of locations aids in keeping tabs on sales representatives who meet clients in various areas of Surat, be it textile markets, industrial areas, corporate offices or retail stores.Every activity like calls, visits, follow-ups and gets recorded automatically, making reporting simple and accurate.

Automation is another strong benefit. Repetitive processes such as reminders, status updates, lead assignment and SMS follow-ups can be automated using Site CRM. This is time-saving and ensures that no customer is left out because of workload. The CRM also allows custom workflows and dashboards, so every business—traders, manufacturers, service providers, agents, retailers or distributors—can work according to their own process. Detailed reports show which marketing channels bring quality leads and which ones waste money, helping businesses plan smarter promotional strategies.

Because Surat is a highly competitive business city, companies need speed, organisation and clear communication to convert customers quickly. Site CRM helps owners check daily sales reports on their phone, track payments, view upcoming meetings, and see which executive is performing well. Even while the owner is away, they remain fully connected to their business activities. It results in quick responses, improved customer experience and increased conversion rates.

In plain language, selecting Site CRM for small business Surat introduces order, transparency and professionalism into day-to-day sales. With the likes of mobile tracking, auto reminders, calls logging and real-time reports, Site CRM enables small businesses to grow faster with less effort and no confusion.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is apparently tired, despite doing little this month during the government shutdown.

Johnson said at a press conference Tuesday that people have been telling him, “You look so tired on TV.”

“I am so tired, because we’re not sleeping a lot. We’re working overtime,” Johnson said, adding that House committees are still conferencing to put together legislation to be ready to go as soon as the House is back in session.

Thought and prayer, Mike. One of each.

Mike Johnson Complains He’s Tired (the House Isn’t Even Working)

The House of Representatives hasn’t been in session for over a month, but that isn’t stopping Speaker Mike Johnson from whining about all his hard work.

^{The New Republic}

Also Servo 0.0.1 Browser Engine Released
phoronix.com/news/Servo-0.0.1-…

Finally more competition.

Mozilla to Require Data-Collection Disclosure in All New Firefox Extensions

Starting November 3, all new Firefox extensions must declare whether they collect or share user data, ensuring greater transparency for users.

^{Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)}

Well, that's just fucking super.

Writing about the failure of patron-supported journalism is itself a kind of confession. It hasn’t worked for me, and I struggle to weigh my guilt around that (should have worked harder!) against what I know is a structural problem. Patron-supported journalism (including newsletters) is both a throwback to the earliest mode of media production and, as it exists today, the newest way for capitalism to suffocate dissent.

Obviously, there have always been audiences, and always been audience members willing to pay a little extra for a creator to keep kith and kin together between gigs. There have always been writers trying to piece together a livelihood by appealing to deep-pocketed friends.

But over the past decade, especially the past five years, several corrosive trends converged, and now an unprecedented number of individual journalists are trying their hand at earning a living, one $8/month subscriber at a time.

Patron-Supported Journalism Can’t Be the Future of News 

Writing about the failure of patron-supported journalism is itself a kind of confession. It hasn’t worked for me, and I struggle to weigh my guilt around that…

^{Ana Marie Cox (TPM - Talking Points Memo)}