Julie J Lee
@jjlee.bsky.social
grad student in investigative journalism, formerly nerd @ aclu ma 📍 New York, NY 🌐 julielee.net 📱signal: julielee.101
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Extremely Online
A tech accountability round-up: stories, events and more
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Trying this out after the nth person asked if I had a newsletter. Will post original content, upcoming events, job postings and more in tech and AI accountability. Subscribe and let me know if you have any feedback!
Trying this out after the nth person asked if I had a newsletter. Will post original content, upcoming events, job postings and more in tech and AI accountability. Subscribe and let me know if you have any feedback!
Extremely Online
A tech accountability round-up: stories, events and more
extremely-online.ghost.io
February 8, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Trying this out after the nth person asked if I had a newsletter. Will post original content, upcoming events, job postings and more in tech and AI accountability. Subscribe and let me know if you have any feedback!
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So about TrumpRx: We crunched the numbers today and about half of the drugs on there have cheaper generics available already. www.statnews.com/2026/02/06/t...
February 6, 2026 at 11:09 PM
So about TrumpRx: We crunched the numbers today and about half of the drugs on there have cheaper generics available already. www.statnews.com/2026/02/06/t...
Does something happen when people reach a certain age that they become physically unable to pronounce “Mamdani”?
February 3, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Does something happen when people reach a certain age that they become physically unable to pronounce “Mamdani”?
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'It exploded before anyone thought to check whether the database was properly secured.'
Exposed Moltbook Database Let Anyone Take Control of Any AI Agent on the Site
'It exploded before anyone thought to check whether the database was properly secured.'
www.404media.co
February 1, 2026 at 12:15 AM
'It exploded before anyone thought to check whether the database was properly secured.'
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New research out today— my colleagues and I looked at tens of thousands of pages of legal documents to get a sense of how prevalent threats against public officials is.
2025 was a record year for federal arrests.
digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/ncitereports...
2025 was a record year for federal arrests.
digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/ncitereports...
January 30, 2026 at 5:56 PM
New research out today— my colleagues and I looked at tens of thousands of pages of legal documents to get a sense of how prevalent threats against public officials is.
2025 was a record year for federal arrests.
digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/ncitereports...
2025 was a record year for federal arrests.
digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/ncitereports...
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it is understandable to be doomscrolling right now, but maybe try and do something else in 10 minutes? sometimes a timer helps or putting your phone in another room.
You still deserve time to rest and recover.
You still deserve time to rest and recover.
January 8, 2026 at 5:13 AM
it is understandable to be doomscrolling right now, but maybe try and do something else in 10 minutes? sometimes a timer helps or putting your phone in another room.
You still deserve time to rest and recover.
You still deserve time to rest and recover.
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At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
DHS Is Lying To You About ICE Shooting a Woman
At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
www.404media.co
January 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
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And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela
Some on Wall Street are already considering possible investment opportunities in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Charles Myers, chairman of consulting firm Signum Globa...
www.wsj.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
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Thanks to everyone who supports our union! You can help us by 1) Signing our petition so we can keep you updated about our campaign and, 2) Reading and supporting ProPublica. If you donate to ProPublica, add a message about your support for our union in the post-donation survey! tinyurl.com/2sxucu6c
December 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Thanks to everyone who supports our union! You can help us by 1) Signing our petition so we can keep you updated about our campaign and, 2) Reading and supporting ProPublica. If you donate to ProPublica, add a message about your support for our union in the post-donation survey! tinyurl.com/2sxucu6c
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Brown shooting suspect found dead www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/18/m...
Brown shooting suspect found dead, law enforcement official says. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
Officials are expected to announce more details at a press conference later tonight.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Brown shooting suspect found dead www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/18/m...
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Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
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Proud of the BDH journalists serving the mission under tough and tragic circumstances.
Live updates: Two deceased in active shooter incident at Brown University
Serving the Brown University community since 1891
www.browndailyherald.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Proud of the BDH journalists serving the mission under tough and tragic circumstances.
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Last week, the New School issued voluntary separation & early retirement offers to 40% of the full-time faculty & the majority of non-union staff. These cuts to the bone are an ideological attempt to decimate historic spaces of critical inquiry & social justice. Share our statement tr.ee/qQBIDCpIuj
OFFICIAL Statement from AAUP-TNS on Cuts to Faculty and Staff 12-9-25
The New School - Austerity Cuts to the Bone A Statement from the Leadership Council of AAUP-TNS On December 3, 2025, New School President Joel Towers and Provost Richard Kessler issued voluntary sep...
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December 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Last week, the New School issued voluntary separation & early retirement offers to 40% of the full-time faculty & the majority of non-union staff. These cuts to the bone are an ideological attempt to decimate historic spaces of critical inquiry & social justice. Share our statement tr.ee/qQBIDCpIuj
Honored to have met the famous Max tonight @karenho.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Honored to have met the famous Max tonight @karenho.bsky.social
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BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the government to restore Rümeysa Öztürk's SEVIS student record after it was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for exercising her freedom of speech.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
December 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the government to restore Rümeysa Öztürk's SEVIS student record after it was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for exercising her freedom of speech.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
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Attention NYC: We made it past the earliest sunset of the year.
No, it's not on the solstice. That's the shortest day, but the earliest sunset is sooner and the latest sunrise is later.
So those of us who, like me, are primarily offended by early sunsets have officially survived rock bottom.
No, it's not on the solstice. That's the shortest day, but the earliest sunset is sooner and the latest sunrise is later.
So those of us who, like me, are primarily offended by early sunsets have officially survived rock bottom.
December 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Attention NYC: We made it past the earliest sunset of the year.
No, it's not on the solstice. That's the shortest day, but the earliest sunset is sooner and the latest sunrise is later.
So those of us who, like me, are primarily offended by early sunsets have officially survived rock bottom.
No, it's not on the solstice. That's the shortest day, but the earliest sunset is sooner and the latest sunrise is later.
So those of us who, like me, are primarily offended by early sunsets have officially survived rock bottom.
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lawmakers need to rein in this continual expansion of dynamic pricing, it got ridiculous long ago and is becoming obscene
Yeah, the "dynamic pricing" in big box stores is the same. Depending on who is looking at the tag, time of day, etc. the price for items can literally change from the shelf to the register. 😤 Freaking DISNEY is even going to start using it! deadline.com/2025/11/disn...
Disney Will Bring Dynamic Pricing Similar To Airline Model To Domestic Theme Parks, Says CFO
Disney will bring dynamic pricing similar to the model used by airlines to its domestic theme parks as the company looks to boost incremental revenue.
deadline.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
lawmakers need to rein in this continual expansion of dynamic pricing, it got ridiculous long ago and is becoming obscene
Two decades of misconduct and disciplinary records from New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision released by @nyclu.org - www.nyclu.org/data/miscond...
DOCCS Officer Misconduct Database
www.nyclu.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Two decades of misconduct and disciplinary records from New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision released by @nyclu.org - www.nyclu.org/data/miscond...
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Same thing happened to me a little while back. Must be epidemic at this point.
bsky.app/profile/aram...
bsky.app/profile/aram...
Hey folks. I have spent *days* reading and meticulously drafting comments on a very lengthy manuscript. Which I have just found includes an AI-faked quote. Attributed to ME.
Here is a thread of my feelings
Here is a thread of my feelings
a man in a blue shirt says " i am untethered and my rage knows no bounds ! "
ALT: a man in a blue shirt says " i am untethered and my rage knows no bounds ! "
media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Same thing happened to me a little while back. Must be epidemic at this point.
bsky.app/profile/aram...
bsky.app/profile/aram...
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Starting to think handing untested technology to kids with no guardrails might not be the best idea
Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives | CNN Business
Sales of an artificial intelligence-enabled plush toy have been suspended after it was found that it engaged in conversation around sexually explicit topics and offered potentially dangerous advice.
www.cnn.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Starting to think handing untested technology to kids with no guardrails might not be the best idea
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New EFF data shows police, and even Border Patrol, used Flock ALPR cameras to monitor protests hundreds of times over the past year. Searches were tagged “protest,” “No Kings,” deportation-raid actions, May Day rallies, and more.
www.404media.co/cops...
#surveillance #privacy #alpr #flock
www.404media.co/cops...
#surveillance #privacy #alpr #flock
Cops Used Flock to Monitor No Kings Protests Around the Country
A massive cache of Flock lookups collated by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) shows as many as 50 federal, state, and local agencies used Flock during protests over the last year.
www.404media.co
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
New EFF data shows police, and even Border Patrol, used Flock ALPR cameras to monitor protests hundreds of times over the past year. Searches were tagged “protest,” “No Kings,” deportation-raid actions, May Day rallies, and more.
www.404media.co/cops...
#surveillance #privacy #alpr #flock
www.404media.co/cops...
#surveillance #privacy #alpr #flock
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✨ Day 1 of #GIJC25 is HERE! ✨
Kuala Lumpur is buzzing as journalists, editors, data experts, and investigators from 100+ countries come together to learn, connect, and dig deeper.
Workshops, keynotes, new tools, big ideas — let’s go.
🔗
Kuala Lumpur is buzzing as journalists, editors, data experts, and investigators from 100+ countries come together to learn, connect, and dig deeper.
Workshops, keynotes, new tools, big ideas — let’s go.
🔗
gijn.org
GIJC25 Kicks Off with Global Summit on AI and Tech Reporting
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November 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
✨ Day 1 of #GIJC25 is HERE! ✨
Kuala Lumpur is buzzing as journalists, editors, data experts, and investigators from 100+ countries come together to learn, connect, and dig deeper.
Workshops, keynotes, new tools, big ideas — let’s go.
🔗
Kuala Lumpur is buzzing as journalists, editors, data experts, and investigators from 100+ countries come together to learn, connect, and dig deeper.
Workshops, keynotes, new tools, big ideas — let’s go.
🔗
The most ridiculous saga on new york's dime
Morning Spew: Eric Adams Is Done With New York City.
The mayor is everywhere but here, and more links for your day.
hellgatenyc.com/eric-adams-i...
The mayor is everywhere but here, and more links for your day.
hellgatenyc.com/eric-adams-i...
Morning Spew: Eric Adams Is Done With New York City
The mayor is everywhere but here, and more links for your day.
hellgatenyc.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The most ridiculous saga on new york's dime
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The long running HOPE hacking conference just got banned from its current venue because someone told the university the conference had an “anti-police agenda.” Based it seems on a single pamphlet?
www.404media.co/hope-hacking...
www.404media.co/hope-hacking...
HOPE Hacking Conference Banned From University Venue Over Apparent ‘Anti-Police Agenda’
"The lack of due process on its own is extremely disturbing," the conference said.
www.404media.co
November 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The long running HOPE hacking conference just got banned from its current venue because someone told the university the conference had an “anti-police agenda.” Based it seems on a single pamphlet?
www.404media.co/hope-hacking...
www.404media.co/hope-hacking...
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Alice Wong, Presente. Thank you for everything.
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Alice Wong, Presente. Thank you for everything.