Trump Vows ‘No More Never Ending Payments to Zelensky’
Donald Trump says the US would stop handing over tens of billions of dollars to the Ukrainian President and promised to have the situation in Ukraine “settled” if he is re-elected in November. “I think […]
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Adobe to Start Spying on all Your Images and Videos to Enforce New Content Censorship Rules
Photoshop maker Adobe recently changed its terms of service to give itself the power to look through your files and existing projects for so-called “content moderation” purposes.
The new policy notes that they “may access your content through both automated and manual methods, such as for content review.”
They are justifying this blatant invasion of privacy by claiming their intention is to detect and remove illegal content such as child sexual abuse material as well as behavior like spam and phishing. They also say that advancements in artificial intelligence technology mean it has become easier than ever to “create realistic images and human-sounding text and audio,” so these checks are necessary for safety reasons.
The new terms will affect more than 20 million global users of Adobe Creative Cloud Site.
Adobe has also made changes to its terms of service that empower it to delete content from accounts that are inactive; they did not specify what length of inactivity would qualify an account for content deletion.
However, one of the biggest concerns is that Adobe can now access work that is generated by people using their platforms, such as Acrobat and Photoshop, and they can do this not only by claiming they’re looking for illegal content but also to train AI platforms. They say that their automated systems could analyze users’ content with machine learning with a view to improving their software, services and user experience.
Many Photoshop users won’t accept Adobe’s invasion of privacy
Not surprisingly, this has prompted a slew of criticism and concern among users. The publication Law Enforcement Today and its affiliates have decided to cut all ties with Adobe, while the founder of Songhorn Studios, Sam Santala, called Adobe out in a posting on X, writing: “So am I reading this right? @Adobe @Photoshop I can’t use Photoshop unless I’m okay with you having full access to anything I create with it, INCLUDING NDA work?”
The designer Wetterschneider, who works with clients like Nike and DC Comics, cautioned: “Here it is. If you are a professional, if you are under NDA with your clients, if you are a creative, a lawyer, a doctor or anyone who works with proprietary files – it is time to cancel Adobe, delete all the apps and programs. Adobe can not be trusted.”
It’s easy to see how these new terms could cause a range of problems for people. The idea that the company could use private and sensitive data belonging to users and their clients that is protected by nondisclosure agreements for AI training purposes is tough to accept and could even compromise their livelihood.
While Adobe claims that it only uses Adobe stock images for training its Firefly system, numerous artists have reported that their names are used as search terms in the Adobe stock footage site and results often yield art generated by AI that mimics their style.
Right now, users are unable to use Photoshop until they have agreed to the new terms of service. Moreover, those who want to cancel their subscription because they don’t agree to the terms and conditions are finding that they must actually agree to them before they can even sign in and delete their account.
Adobe has tried to quell some of the backlash by writing a blog post assuring people that their content will still belong to them as creators. They maintain the new terms of use are aimed at product improvement and content moderation for legal purposes. However, the terms of use seem deliberately broad and vague, and many users say they will be seeking alternatives.
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NATO Chief says Alliance Discussing Putting Nuclear Warheads on Standby
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO countries are discussing the possibility of deploying more nuclear warheads and putting them in combat readiness as a deterrent factor, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
“I won’t go into operational details about how many nuclear warheads should be operational and which should be stored, but we need to consult on these issues. That’s exactly what we’re doing,” Stoltenberg told The Telegraph newspaper on Sunday.
Stoltenberg added that China is actively investing in its nuclear arsenal, which will grow to 1,000 warheads by the early 2030s.
“And that means that in a not-very-distant future NATO may face something that it has never faced before, and that is two nuclear-powered potential adversaries – China and Russia. Of course, this has consequences,” he said.
“And that means that in a not-very-distant future NATO may face something that it has never faced before, and that is two nuclear-powered potential adversaries – China and Russia. Of course, this has consequences,” he said.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if the existence of the Russian state is threatened. Russia’s nuclear triad is more advanced than that of any other country, Putin noted.
He added that Russia has a nuclear doctrine which states that the use of nuclear weapons is possible in exceptional cases. The scenarios in which Russia could theoretically use nuclear weapons are outlined in Russia’s military doctrine and in the Basic Principles of State Policy on Nuclear Deterrence.
US Government To Pay $500 Million For Studies On New Oral & Nasal Covid Vaccines
The US government has committed to providing up to $500 million towards the development and clinical trials of new oral and nasal vaccines for COVID-19. The Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) announced the […]
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‘Polish Women will be Molested on Polish Streets’ – Politicians Issue Warnings as Migration Crisis Grows
A number of Polish politicians are issuing warnings as more and more migrants appear on Polish streets, especially when neighboring countries like Germany are dealing with record levels of migrant crime, including an unprecedented number of gang rapes and violent assaults.
In a strong call to action, Mariusz Błaszczak, former minister of national defense and member of the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party, emphasized the need for decisive measures to combat illegal immigration in Poland, criticizing the current left-liberal government’s lack of effective responses.
“Very disturbing reports are coming from Białowieża. Residents report groups of illegal migrants, primarily young men, who have been receiving aid from an organization that has been obstructing the military and Border Guard for years. Meanwhile, in western Poland, there are increasing reports of migrants being pushed across the border from Germany,” Błaszczak posted on the social platform X.
Bardzo niepokojące doniesienia z Białowieży. Mieszkańcy alarmują o gromadzeniu się nielegalnych migrantów, głównie młodych mężczyzn, którzy korzystają z pomocy jednej z organizacji od lat utrudniającej służbę żołnierzy i funkcjonariuszy Straży Granicznej. Z kolei na zachodzie…
— Mariusz Błaszczak (@mblaszczak) June 15, 2024
“Does anyone still have control over this situation? The government needs to wake up from its lethargy before it’s too late. The fight against illegal migration requires decisive action, not empty declarations. Get to work!” he appealed to the ruling coalition.
A profile focused on security issues, “Service in Action,” highlighted the situation in the village of Czerlonka near Białowieża in the Podlasie region. According to their post on X, “Almost every day, for most of the day, migrants who have illegally crossed the border linger at the bus stop. People are afraid to go out in the evenings, and because the bus stop is constantly occupied, children are afraid to stand there to catch their school bus.”
Zgłosiła się do nas radna sołecka i sołtys Czerlonki w gm. Białowieża, poprosiła nas o pomoc w nagłośnieniu tematu, bo nikt im nie chce pomóc.
— Służby w akcji ? (@Sluzby_w_akcji) June 15, 2024
Praktycznie codziennie, przez większość dnia na przystanku przesiadują imigranci, którym udało się nielegalnie przedostać przez granicę.… pic.twitter.com/cAmZWSzW5x
According to local authorities in Białowieża, this situation is the result of actions by organizations helping illegal migrants, such as the Podlasie Volunteer Humanitarian Service (Podlasie OPH). They allegedly distribute a WhatsApp number among migrant groups, leading to the bus stop — about 5 kilometers from the border — becoming a gathering point where migrants fill out power of attorney documents and asylum applications. There, they wait for hours for the Border Guard, which has virtually become a taxi service to the center.
Moreover, Janusz Kowalski, a member of the Sovereign Poland party, raised the alarm about groups of illegal migrants on the streets of the city of Białystok.
“This is not funny. This is the future that Donald Tusk, Rafał Trzaskowski, and Szymon Hołownia are preparing for Poles. Polish women will be molested on Polish streets. After dark, Poles will be afraid to go outside. Crime will increase. Attacks with machetes will become common. It has begun,” posted Kowalski.
To nie jest śmieszne. Taką przyszłość szykują Polakom Donald Tusk, Rafał Trzaskowski i Szymon Hołownia. Polskie kobiety będą molestowane na polskich ulicach. Po zmroku Polacy będą bali wyjść na zewnątrz. Wzrośnie przestępczość. Ataki z maczetami staną się powszechne. Zaczęło się. pic.twitter.com/oNzDN7z1tA
— Janusz Kowalski ?? (@JKowalski_posel) June 15, 2024
To nie jest śmieszne. Taką przyszłość szykują Polakom Donald Tusk, Rafał Trzaskowski i Szymon Hołownia. Polskie kobiety będą molestowane na polskich ulicach. Po zmroku Polacy będą bali wyjść na zewnątrz. Wzrośnie przestępczość. Ataki z maczetami staną się powszechne. Zaczęło się. pic.twitter.com/oNzDN7z1tA
— Janusz Kowalski ?? (@JKowalski_posel) June 15, 2024
Illegal migrants are becoming a concern not only at the eastern border but also at the western frontier of Poland. On Friday, a German police car reportedly crossed the border at the village of Osinów Dolny and left a family of immigrants from the Middle East on the Polish side. According to a reader of Dziennik.pl, two adults and three children got out of the parked police vehicle, approached passersby, and headed toward a major discount store. Local police soon arrived and Border Guards were informed.
Local media have been unable to determine whether the arrival of the German police was coordinated with Polish authorities or was an isolated incident.