News & Articles By Willow Tohi
08/21/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump admin explores 10% equity stake in Intel, sparks debate over government overreach in critical tech sector
The Trump administration is in discussions to convert Intel’s CHIPS Act grants into a 10% equity stake, potentially making the U.S. government the company’s largest shareholder. This move mirrors a recent Pentagon investment in a rare earths company and signals a new, interventionist approach to industrial policy. Administration officials cite national security concerns over reliance […]
08/20/2025
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By Willow Tohi
School surveillance overreach: A threat to privacy, free speech and student well-being
ACLU report reveals school surveillance systems are marketed under false pretenses of safety but fuel discrimination and anxiety. EdTech products capture private student communications, disproportionately harming marginalized groups. School shootings data show surveillance does not prevent violence but escalates false discipline. Federal policies like CIPA enable invasive monitoring despite lack of efficacy proof. Experts call […]
08/18/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Coding boom turns bust: Computer science grads face AI-dominated hiring doldrums
A decade of tech-fueled advice led to a 133 percent surge in U.S. computer science majors, now struggling in a job market flooded with AI tools. Rising AI adoption reduces demand for junior developers; some graduates apply to thousands of jobs but find no offers. 7.5 percent unemployment for CS engineers — more than double […]
08/17/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Supreme Court lets Mississippi age verification law take effect amid privacy, free speech fears
Mississippi’s HB 1126 requires platforms to verify users’ ages, restrict “harmful” content and obtain parental consent for minors. The Supreme Court declined to block enforcement, despite Justice Kavanaugh calling the law “likely unconstitutional.” NetChoice, representing Google, Meta and others, argues the law violates free speech and privacy rights. Critics warn the law creates infrastructure enabling […]
08/15/2025
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By Willow Tohi
U.S. drone mission into Mexico signals unprecedented military role in cartel fight
A CBP MQ-9 drone conducted an 800-mile mission deep into Mexico, marking the first confirmed U.S. military overflight targeting drug cartel territory under President Donald Trump’s orders. Trump’s directive to the Pentagon authorizes military force against cartels labeled as “terrorist organizations,” a historic shift to combat the fentanyl crisis. Legal experts question whether the operation […]
08/14/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Smart grid threatens home autonomy as PG&E CEO touts AI control over appliances
CEOs like PG&E’s Patricia Poppe push AI automation to control home appliances and EVs, citing “grid stability.” Public backlash frames the smart grid as a threat to property rights after decades of failed centralized models. 2021 blackouts accelerated off-grid adoption of diesel generators and solar setups, especially in rural areas. The U.S. Department of Energy […]
08/13/2025
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By Willow Tohi
U.K. police expand facial recognition into passport data, fueling privacy fears over biometric surveillance
Britain faces a growing clash over police use of biometric tools, as facial recognition scans of passport and immigration photos surge—with critics warning of overreach. Key Takeaways: U.K. law enforcement facial recognition use against passport photos surged 206x (from 2 to 417 searches) between 2020–2023. New Crime and Policing Bill 2025 seeks access to 50 […]
08/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Hundreds of flights delayed: United’s tech outage reverberates amid warnings of systemic aviation vulnerabilities
On the evening of Aug. 6, United Airlines’ nationwide flight disruptions began due to a technical outage in its Unimatic system, stranding passengers and causing over 1,000 delays. The incident mirrors an earlier Alaska Airlines IT outage in July, prompting concerns over systemic vulnerabilities in aviation tech systems. United resolved the outage but warned of […]
08/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Unholy authoritarian alliance: OpenAI partnership with federal government will threaten civil liberties
OpenAI partners with U.S. agencies for $1 fee, part of Trump’s AI Action Plan. Critics warn of data security, censorship and legal exposure for users. OpenAI reverses ban on military uses, now collaborating with the Department of Defense. Open conversations may become court evidence, per CEO Sam Altman. Sweden’s AI policy consultations spark similar privacy […]
08/06/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Still collecting your data: Microsoft’s “Recall” surveillance feature fails to protect sensitive data, tests confirm
Microsoft’s Windows Recall feature collects encrypted screen captures of user activity, including passwords and credit card details. Despite filters, tests reveal persistent vulnerabilities allowing sensitive data capture despite Microsoft’s security claims. Accessible via PIN-based Windows Hello, Recall’s “encrypted” archives remain at risk of exploitation. Privacy-conscious browsers like Brave block Recall entirely to shield vulnerable users. […]
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