Billy
@billlaaayyy.bsky.social
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NEW: A judge in Washington has ruled that police images taken by Flock’s AI license plate-scanning cameras are public records that can be requested as part of normal public records requests.
The decision highlights the sheer volume of the technology-fueled surveillance state in the US.
The decision highlights the sheer volume of the technology-fueled surveillance state in the US.
Judge Rules Flock Surveillance Images Are Public Records That Can Be Requested By Anyone
A Washington judge said images taken by Flock cameras are "not exempt from disclosure" in public record requests.
www.404media.co
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
NEW: A judge in Washington has ruled that police images taken by Flock’s AI license plate-scanning cameras are public records that can be requested as part of normal public records requests.
The decision highlights the sheer volume of the technology-fueled surveillance state in the US.
The decision highlights the sheer volume of the technology-fueled surveillance state in the US.
WTH I’m nowhere near South Pasadena 😩
November 12, 2025 at 1:52 AM
WTH I’m nowhere near South Pasadena 😩
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There is so much unknown about how ICE intends to use Paragon's terrifying no-click surveillance spyware. We appreciate members of the House Oversight Committee for sending this letter and trying to find out how this spyware will be used.
oversightdemocrats.house.gov
October 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
There is so much unknown about how ICE intends to use Paragon's terrifying no-click surveillance spyware. We appreciate members of the House Oversight Committee for sending this letter and trying to find out how this spyware will be used.
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New: Apple just removed ICEBlock, the app for reporting sightings of ICE, from its App Store after DOJ pressure. ICEBlock's developer tells 404 Media "we are determined to fight this."
"Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never the right move."
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
"Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never the right move."
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...
www.404media.co
October 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
New: Apple just removed ICEBlock, the app for reporting sightings of ICE, from its App Store after DOJ pressure. ICEBlock's developer tells 404 Media "we are determined to fight this."
"Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never the right move."
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
"Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never the right move."
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
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Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
With Biden, AI Mode will provide a summarized answer.
buff.ly
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
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NEW: 404 Media is suing ICE. We have filed a lawsuit demanding the agency release its $2 million contract with Paragon, a company that makes powerful spyware to break into phones and read messages from encrypted chat apps www.404media.co/were-suing-i...
We’re Suing ICE for Its $2 Million Spyware Contract
404 Media has filed a lawsuit against ICE for access to its contract with Paragon, a company that sells powerful spyware for breaking into phones and accessing encrypted messaging apps.
www.404media.co
September 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
NEW: 404 Media is suing ICE. We have filed a lawsuit demanding the agency release its $2 million contract with Paragon, a company that makes powerful spyware to break into phones and read messages from encrypted chat apps www.404media.co/were-suing-i...
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Facial recognition and crowdsourced social media investigations are constantly being used not just on cringe CEOs, but on random people who are simply existing in public.
🔗 www.404media.co/the-astronom...
🔗 www.404media.co/the-astronom...
July 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Facial recognition and crowdsourced social media investigations are constantly being used not just on cringe CEOs, but on random people who are simply existing in public.
🔗 www.404media.co/the-astronom...
🔗 www.404media.co/the-astronom...
Last night I fell asleep to an ASMR monkey grooming video 🤦🏽♂️
February 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Last night I fell asleep to an ASMR monkey grooming video 🤦🏽♂️
@syntax.fm @wesbos.com @tolin.ski this is the first thing I made when exploring the WebAudio API.
You have to use it on mobile because it uses device motion as input.
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ it’s loud!
noise-maker.fly.dev
You have to use it on mobile because it uses device motion as input.
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ it’s loud!
noise-maker.fly.dev
Billys Sound Lab
noise-maker.fly.dev
February 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
@syntax.fm @wesbos.com @tolin.ski this is the first thing I made when exploring the WebAudio API.
You have to use it on mobile because it uses device motion as input.
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ it’s loud!
noise-maker.fly.dev
You have to use it on mobile because it uses device motion as input.
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ it’s loud!
noise-maker.fly.dev
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Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.
Costco's shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal
Costco's shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a motion that would seek report on the risks of diversity, equity and inclusion in the company's hiring practices.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.
Apple's built-in software is bugging out and giving me menus in Spanish 😆
January 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Apple's built-in software is bugging out and giving me menus in Spanish 😆
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Homemade caramel popcorn.
December 21, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Homemade caramel popcorn.
Sorry but I just have to brag
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November 29, 2024 at 3:18 AM
Sorry but I just have to brag
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I get excited when I see the mature content label on a TV show because I’m like maybe I’ll finally learn what a 401k is and then it’s all just like guns and boobs and shit
November 20, 2024 at 10:34 PM
I get excited when I see the mature content label on a TV show because I’m like maybe I’ll finally learn what a 401k is and then it’s all just like guns and boobs and shit
I asked Apple Intelligence “How many r’s are in ‘strawberry’” and it was intelligent enough to cite a source.
November 20, 2024 at 8:12 PM
I asked Apple Intelligence “How many r’s are in ‘strawberry’” and it was intelligent enough to cite a source.
I’m listening to an audiobook about salt. I borrowed the audiobook from my library. I swear I used to be cool.
March 28, 2024 at 7:01 PM
I’m listening to an audiobook about salt. I borrowed the audiobook from my library. I swear I used to be cool.