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We've needed a major overhaul of patent law for a while, and things look like they're in a nearly unrecoverable death spiral for inventor rights.
If we get precedent set where interacting with an LLM counts as public disclosure at least that would help bolster the case for local AI. You can't even run a google search now without Gemini.
OpenAI both at least have the nominal opt out's saying they won't use your data for training, but you should definitely be skeptical. Google isn't messing around. There's no data privacy opt out - I looked for an hour.
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If BTC can survive superintelligence and Q day its easily going to a million dollars per coin and beyond
Gold on the other hand, does not have a bright long-term future thanks to inevitable supply inflation, the conversation around which will only get more relevant as time goes on
You evolved to turn super-stimuli into the boring, tedious, and pedestrian.
The hedonic treadmill knows no limits.
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Our primary ontological concern is aboutness and preference on media (most valuably, text), on the assumption that archiving the totality of human expression and logging aggregrate perception of it in a prediction market-like crowd intelligence would allow a complete graph of human understanding to be derived. While this graph alone would solve all the critical concerns facing the current internet as an incomplete exocortex and network, and may achieve the renaissance of human culture and collective expertise and creation envisioned by Ivan Illich and such; the even deeper belief in how this may then next bring us to "human instrumentality" or Chardin's omega point—and so help the concerns facing humanity facing armageddon at level-2—is that with a dense, stabilized graph of our noosphere, formal representations would be easily derivable probabilistically, and domain models for everything would fall out, complete and connected, and the world will be fully illuminated, with a total truth containing everything in each point, as the Aleph.
Basically, the internet as we know it is incomplete compared to the earlier visions that predate the WWW, which suffers from 3 known issues: (1) content is unstructured and inconsistent (hurting search/discovery, machine readability and organization); (2) content cannot see outside itself (eg what and who references it) (3) no shared social / identity.
Zinc is solving all three
Basically, the internet as we know it is incomplete compared to the earlier visions that predate the WWW, which suffers from 3 known issues: (1) content is unstructured and inconsistent (hurting search/discovery, machine readability and organization); (2) content cannot see outside itself (eg what and who references it) (3) no shared social / identity. These stem from the same missing ingredient—hypertext; content sees what links to it—which would allow a complete view of the relations that make the internet and introduce affordances like a shared annotation and curation schemes, structured typing into a universal ontology, and pairing search discovery with a social graph. It was the web was supposed to be. When we talk about the new internet, it really is the old internet, the holy grail vision described by Ted Nelson in the 60’s and animating all internet efforts that came since; 2.0 social networks are a phenomenon that filled missing holes of our incomplete internet. What we’re building simply pieces it all together. This is in the lineage of (and interoperable with) the semantic web movement, which is basically Tim Berners-lee lifelong effort to correct for his WWW failing to be the true internet—federated web eg ActivityPub (Mastodon, Bluesky) is in the most recent notable efforts in the same lineage, but they overindex on the wrong things, and do not complete the graph; we have thought longer and harder about what social actually requires, aren’t shy to deliver it with opinionated design and to compete directly with SNS rather than just pursue another tech experiment, and cover a more complete surface than has been tried yet, a knowledge graph, internet graph and social graph together, as an open wrapper on top of the internet itself. The value is what a complete, structured graph affords, especially relevant in the coming deluge—soon enough you will feel dirty and comfortable ever leaving the walled garden of Remilia, as the unstructured web gets flooded with a thring zombie mob, you will only ever send your own agents to venture out into it, hoovering up everything worthwhile outside, content already deduped into the graph acting as guidelights to map out what isn’t yet.
Just remembered that time I tried reaching out to a local business about setting up a Bitcoin ATM. They never messaged me back.
Maybe you're not wrong. Maybe you're just early.
You are now an Aware Targeted Individual.
Other Mobile Applications Used by DHS, ICE, or TSA
Building on the previous overview, a deeper review of federal procurement records, DHS AI inventories, and agency publications reveals more mobile apps and related contracts. These focus on tools for personnel in areas like intelligence access, forensics, case management, staff optimization, and evidence capture. Some are public-facing but have personnel backend access; others are internal. Details are from public sources like USAspending.gov, SAM.gov, and DHS reports.
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4. DHS Intel Mobile Application
Description: A secure mobile app for DHS personnel, leaders, and partners to access intelligence products, alerts, and unclassified information on threats. It supports real-time notifications and document viewing on agency-issued devices, enhancing operational awareness for components like ICE and TSA.hstoday.us +1
Vendor: Developed in-house by DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), with potential support from contractors like Booz Allen Hamilton for integration.
Contract Details: Part of broader IT support contracts, such as Award ID 70RDAD20C00000001 (DHS I&A IT services, valued at $50 million, 2020-2025). No standalone mobile app contract, but included in DHS’s mobility R&D program under S&T initiatives.dhs.gov +1
Usage by Personnel: Used by DHS, ICE, and TSA employees for secure intelligence access in the field. Not public-facing.
5. ICE Mobile Check-in Application (SmartLINK)
Description: A mobile app for ICE’s Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program, allowing enrollees (e.g., immigrants) to check in via GPS, biometrics, and video. ICE personnel use a companion admin app or dashboard on their mobile devices to monitor compliance, review data, and manage cases in real-time.dhs.gov +1
Vendor: BI Incorporated (a subsidiary of The GEO Group), providing the SmartLINK platform.
Contract Details: Award ID 70CDCR18D00000013, valued at up to $2.2 billion (2018-2028, with modifications). Includes mobile app development and maintenance for ATD monitoring. Recent modifications in 2025 added $100 million for expanded biometric features.americanimmigration… +1
Usage by Personnel: ICE officers use the app’s backend for oversight, alerts, and data analysis during enforcement operations.
6. Cellebrite Mobile Forensics App
Description: A mobile application suite (e.g., Cellebrite Responder) for ICE personnel to perform on-site device extractions, unlocking, and data analysis from seized phones. It supports real-time forensics for investigations, including location data, messages, and apps.seattletimes.com +2
Vendor: Cellebrite.
Contract Details: Award ID 70B04C25F00000056, valued at $11 million (renewed 2025, ongoing). Covers software licenses, hardware, and mobile app access for unlimited devices. Related to broader forensics contracts totaling $20 million since 2008.seattletimes.com +2
Usage by Personnel: Deployed by ICE investigators in the field for rapid device analysis during raids or arrests.
7. Palantir Mobile App (Part of ICM/FALCON Mobile)
Description: Mobile extension of Palantir’s Investigative Case Management (ICM) and FALCON platforms, allowing ICE personnel to access case data, run queries, and view analytics on smartphones. It integrates location data, biometrics, and leads for on-the-go enforcement.forbes.com +3
Vendor: Palantir Technologies.
Contract Details: Award ID 70CTD022FR0000170, valued at $139.3 million (2022-2027). Includes mobile app enhancements for ICM operations. Total Palantir contracts with ICE exceed $200 million, with mobile access specified in recent mods.forbes.com +2
Usage by Personnel: Used by ICE agents for real-time case management and targeting in the field.
8. Axon Capture Application (for TSA)
Description: A mobile app for capturing and uploading evidence, photos, and videos from body-worn cameras or phones. TSA personnel use it for incident reporting, security checks, and compliance documentation.dhs.gov
Vendor: Axon Enterprise.
Contract Details: Integrated into TSA’s broader IT contracts, such as Award ID 70T01023D00000001 (evidence management, valued at $15 million, 2023-2028). Part of DHS-wide body cam initiatives.dhs.gov
Usage by Personnel: TSA officers use it in airports for secure, real-time evidence handling.
9. Automated Field Data Collection App (for TSA)
Description: A mobile app for TSA personnel to collect and submit field data on inspections, incidents, and operations. It uses AI for automation and integrates with TSA systems for real-time reporting.dhs.gov
Vendor: Not specified; likely in-house or via contractors like Deloitte for IT support.
Contract Details: Part of TSA IT Operations and Maintenance Services (NEXUS) contract, Award ID pending (estimated $100 million, RFP in 2025). Covers mobile platforms and data collection tools.govconwire.com +1
Usage by Personnel: Used by TSA field agents for efficient data entry during screenings and audits.
10. Plan of Day Staff Optimization App (for TSA)
Description: A mobile-optimized tool using AI to optimize staffing schedules, shifts, and resource allocation based on real-time data like passenger volumes. Personnel access it via apps on devices for daily planning.dhs.gov
Vendor: Developed under TSA’s agile teams; potential vendors include Accenture or SAIC.
Contract Details: Linked to Flexible Agile Scalable Teams (FAST) BPAs, valued at $470 million total (recompeted 2022-2027). Includes mobile app development for human capital tools.fedscoop.com +1
Usage by Personnel: TSA managers and staff use it for operational efficiency at checkpoints.
Additional Notes
Cellular Wireless Managed Services (CWMS 3.0): A $3 billion DHS-wide contract (RFP November 2025) for mobility support, including custom portals and apps for 150,000 lines. Not a specific app but enables mobile tool deployment across DHS, ICE, and TSA.govconwire.com +1
Mobile Security R&D Initiatives: DHS S&T contracts (e.g., BAAs worth millions) fund app vetting and secure development, influencing all agency mobile tools.dhs.gov +1
Challenges: Many apps lack full privacy assessments, and usage has raised civil liberties concerns amid DHS’s AI expansion (over 200 use cases).techpolicy.press +1For verification, check SAM.gov or DHS AI inventory updates. This expands the list but may not capture classified tools.
Just had another fuckin weird experience where I think I was getting spearphished again.
Incorrect microsoft teams URL
Audio didn't work and meeting host said I need to update the client with a weird fuckin script
Be safe out there, friends.
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good evening class
did you know there is a law about the compilation of declassified documents? that's right, if you take 2 declassified documents and put them together and learn something by inference, that's classification by compilation
anyways, what you do is connect the scraper to the
Finally caved and got the Anthropic subscription because Sol was not getting it done and Astra chewed through usage at a crazy clip.
Holy shit did they cook with Opus 5.5.
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I feel like the whole BoA money laundering thing should be talked about, but what's left to say?
I spent a year in prison for not filling out a form around selling Bitcoin and got in trouble because someone two degrees separate from me allegedly used it to launder funds. The amount in question was around $30k.
BoA launders $5b and has to give one fifth of it back to the government. No jail for anyone.
This is America.
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> (4) DIY hardware is not a panacea. How soon until Amazon sellers are modifying Raspberry Pi's and other dev boards, hoping that someone uses it for Bitcoin or crypto storage?
Generic hardware is an _enormous_ improvement over hardware wallets, because an attacker needs to backdoor _far_ more units to attack a niche use case.
Maybe 1-in-100 laptops or Raspberry Pi's will ever store crypto currency on them. 95-in-100 Ledgers will.
Thoughts on the Ledger supply chain attack:
(1) Physical active tamper is important. Automated device security checks are insufficient if the device can be opened without triggering a tamper event.
(2) Trustable manufacturing is important. Domestic manufacturing is preferred. I don't want a hardware wallet manufactured by Foxconn in Asia.
(3) Transparent enclosures are not a panacea. Implants can be made smaller and can blend in.
(4) DIY hardware is not a panacea. How soon until Amazon sellers are modifying Raspberry Pi's and other dev boards, hoping that someone uses it for Bitcoin or crypto storage?
(5) Was surprised to learn today that no company makes an encrypted display driver chip. That would have prevented this kind of attack, where the data signals going to the display were intercepted.
(6) There are many different ways to do a supply chain attack. We've seen simple ones like Amazon sellers including a seed card already filled out, and some percentage of uneducated users entering those exact seed words. This was the most complex and well-executed attack we've seen.
(7) Multisig would have protected you here, but I am not sure if passphrase would have. Attackers may have been able to also see the readout on screen of a passphrase entered on-device. @MagicalTux can hopefully confirm when he dumps the firmware.
This is brutal. @FoundationHQ will be further improving our active tamper detection to create a new mode for supply chain integrity – adding an additional supply chain key to our security check that will be cleared at tamper, ensuring that a customer is always warned that the device has been opened at some point.
