That leads me to wonder, who might Meta have been aiming to sell this gathered facial recognition data to?

And for what purpose?

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... The publication had first uncovered the suspicious code, internally dubbed Name Tag within Meta, while reviewing code for a Meta AI app which handles some core features of the glasses. In other words, the same app necessary for pairing Meta smart glasses to a user's phone over Bluetooth was also ready to start harvesting every face a user passed by while wearing them.

Wired uncovered the dormant tool on June 4. It contained algorithms which would have converted photos of faces into biometric identifiers stored on-device and cross referenced with each new facial scan. On June 5, an update was released which removed it entirely.

In February, The New York Times had reported that Meta was working to bring facial recognition to its glasses. Given that the Times heard the internal moniker Name Tag bandied about at that time, the code discovered by Wired was likely the fruit of those efforts....

Curious ...

@#10 ... It means the Iranians could shoot at a rescue helo, but can't send out their own boats to nab the pilots, nor detect and engage the rescue boat. ...

is that universally, or just this instance?

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At the same time, the administration has worked to build a web of regulatory, accreditation, and compliance mechanisms that may do as much or more to reshape colleges and universities than the headline-grabbing battles over DEI, campus protests, and research funding.

This week, the Office of Management and Budget proposed revisions to its guidance for federal financial assistance that prioritize politics over scientific merit. The proposal requires a review of all federal grants by political appointees to ensure they "demonstrably advance the president's policy priorities."

Agencies would not be permitted to fund research that denies "the sex binary in humans," promotes "anti-American values," or supports illegal immigration, voter registration or diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Grants deemed not "in the public interest" can be terminated.

As the head of the American Public Health Association observed, the policy could "devastate innovation, science and research" in the U.S. ...[emphasis mine]

@#3 ... It's giving "We have always been at war with Iran" vibes. ...

Yet the fmr Pres Obama admin was able to negotiate a treaty with Iran, with the backing of other Countries (UK, Germany, Russia, China).

Page 3 of that treaty states...

... iii.
Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop or acquire any nuclear weapons. ...

@#143 That is the most disingenuous post ever. ...

"That"

To what does "That" refer?

Perhaps #140?

@#141 ... There are more Republicans in California than any other state ...

State ... # of Republicans ... % of Republijcans

And now ICE seems to forecasting a targeting of New York City.

Has the Pres Trump - Mayor Mamdani bromance fizzled?

@#140 ... Nothing prevents it. ...

Stated, as usual, with zero evidence.

Do try harder.

@#2 ... Trump's on it. ...

My view ...

Pres Xi visited North Korea's Leader Kim to reinforce China's control over North Korea.

Lately, Leader Kim seems to have been getting a bit uppity, touting his relationship with Pres Putin and boasting about his nuclear power.

Pres Xi wanted none of that.

So he dropped in and read Leader Kim the riot act.

Now the story seems to be ...

@#138 ... A javascript program could register to vote tens of thousands of times and get as the required unique IDs to reqest ballots online. ...

Any substantiation or evidence of that assertion?

Or just quoting [again] social media bunk?

@#24 ... an American psychologist who believes Trump is a "malignant narcissist" ...

Not the first time that I have read an article about res Trump being a "malignant narcissist."

Older article ...

Woof, curious topic and postings.

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... Iran's state media reported that Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked and that a projectile hit was confirmed in the port city of Sirik on the strait. Sounds of explosions were heard in nearby Bandar Abbas, and later in the vicinity of Jask county, near the entrance to the strait, Iranian media reported, citing local sources and residents.

Following the initial strikes, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi posted on X that the country would "leave no attack or threat unanswered."

In an earlier post, he did not directly address the helicopter incident, but said foreign forces in the region risked being involved in accidents or crossfire.

"To reduce risk, best solution is for them to leave," he wrote. ...

@#135 ... You don't even need an ID to register. Cali will assign you a number. ...

What happened to that $50k in the videotape?

... Utah's two U.S. senators are questioning a new Pentagon policy that leaves "Christian" off the designation for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ...

This is what happens when religion enters politics.

People like Sec Def Hegseth, with their apparent false sense of Christianity, say stupid things in an attempt to justify their White-Male-Christian agenda.

Looks like MAGA is trying desperately to discredit elections when they disagree with the outcome.

Why?

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... Residents, ranchers, veterinarians and wildlife managers are being urged to report any suspected cases immediately, particularly unusual wounds or signs of infestation in livestock, pets or wildlife, to ensure rapid detection and containment of the parasite.

What Pet Owners Need to Know

Pet owners are urged to stay alert as the screwworm threat spreads, particularly in areas where cases have been confirmed. The parasite targets open wounds, making even small cuts or untreated injuries a potential entry point for infestation.

Monitor pets for:

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• unusual swelling
  
• foul odors
  
• visible larvae (maggots) in the skin.
  

Animals may also show signs of discomfort, including excessive licking, agitation or lethargy. Any suspicious symptoms should be treated as urgent and evaluated by a veterinarian immediately. ...