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The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

House FISA Deal Leaves Core Warrantless Search Power Intact

House leaders released a negotiated bill to extend Section 702 by three years.
The proposal adds oversight provisions but leaves the FBI’s core warrantless search authority intact.
The debate has intensified after years of misuse concerns and a federal court ruling last year.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via wired.com

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Rapid expansion of genotype D1.1 A(H5N1) influenza viruses in wild birds across North America during the 2024 migratory season - Nature Medicine

H5N1 D1.1 spread through North American wild birds as surveillance tracked a fast-moving 2024 wave

Nature Medicine reports that genotype D1.1 was first detected in September 2024 and spread rapidly during fall migration.
The study says D1.1 displaced earlier A(H5) genotypes across several North American flyways.
The authors report 17 human cases linked to the broader expansion period, while noting mammalian-adaptive markers seen in humans were not found in wild-bird viruses.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via nature.com

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With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 Deadline Reopens the Fight Over Warrantless Surveillance in the US

Section 702 is due to expire on April 20, with Congress split over reauthorization versus reform.
A bipartisan reform bill would limit backdoor searches and bar agencies from buying Americans’ data from brokers.
The House approved a short extension to April 30 while the Senate weighs next steps.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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The Mexican security company with a $1.27 billion surveillance empire

How Grupo Seguritech Built a Billion-Dollar Surveillance Footprint Across Mexico

Grupo Seguritech has grown from a home alarm seller into a major surveillance contractor in Mexico.
The company operates 188 command centers and a large network of subsidiaries, according to the investigation.
Its work spans command centers, cameras, drones, software, prison surveillance, and even meteorological satellite activity.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via restofworld.org

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Air Force kicks off AMTI program with competition for first 'increment' - Breaking Defense

Air Force Opens Competition for First Operational Space-Based Aircraft-Tracking Satellites

The Air Force says it has awarded a base contract and is competing the first operational AMTI increment.
Officials argue the technology has already been demonstrated and the challenge now is affordability and scale.
The Space Force’s fiscal 2027 request includes $7 billion to start buying space-based AMTI systems.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Navy MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drone Crash In The Middle East Finally Confirmed

Navy Confirms MQ-4C Triton Crash After Gulf Flight Vanished From Trackers

The Navy officially confirmed an MQ-4C Triton crash that had been widely suspected since April 9.
Public tracking data had shown a sudden altitude loss and an emergency squawk before the aircraft vanished.
The cause remains undisclosed, but the loss is significant because Tritons are expensive and relatively scarce assets.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via twz.com

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New Views Of Massive RQ-180 Stealth Drone Flying Over Greece

New Footage Offers a Clearer Look at the Secretive RQ-180 Near Greece

A large stealth drone commonly called the RQ-180 has been seen around Larissa Air Base in Greece for nearly four weeks.
New footage offers clearer views of the aircraft in flight.
The latest imagery shows a pair of large electro-optical apertures under the central fuselage.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via twz.com

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A 'Self-Doxing' Rave Helps Trans People Stay Safe Online

A New York workshop turned digital self-defense into a community safety event for trans attendees

A New York workshop taught trans attendees to search for and remove exposed personal data online.
Participants used tools including IntelBase, PimEyes, and haveibeenpwned.
The event framed privacy as a response to surveillance and anti-trans political pressure.
Organizers turned operational security into a communal, accessible practice.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via 404media.co

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A construction site for a tall building stands in the distance, with dogs and parked cars along a quiet street.

A Mexican surveillance contractor is extending its reach toward the U.S. border

Grupo Seguritech has built a large surveillance business in Mexico, according to Rest of World.
Its systems in Chihuahua integrate multiple monitoring technologies into a single command platform.
The report says the company is expanding across Latin America and toward the U.S. border.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via restofworld.org

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UK's HAL10 launcher can send 10 drones into the sky within seconds

UK Drone Launcher Claim Highlights the Military’s Push for Faster Small-UAS Deployment

Interesting Engineering says ISS Aerospace has developed a compact launcher for rapid drone deployment.
The system is described as able to deploy 10 drones for battlefield surveillance.
The item reflects broader military interest in faster, more distributed small-drone operations.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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RQ-180's Likely Role Over Iran Foreshadowed By Secret Cold War Stealth Drone Program

Stealth Drone Sighting Over Greece Puts Focus on the RQ-180's Iran Mission

Images from Larissa Air Base in Greece appear to show the shadowy RQ-180 or a related aircraft.
The report links the drone's likely mission to finding Iranian missile launchers during the current conflict.
A late Cold War surveillance effort called Quartz is presented as a precursor to the same operational need.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via twz.com

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The Head of the FBI Just Admitted Something Moderately Horrifying

FBI Director Admits Buying Location Data Without Warrants

FBI Director Kash Patel admitted under Senate oath that the agency buys location data from commercial data brokers without obtaining warrants
The practice exploits a legal loophole: while carriers require a warrant, third-party brokers do not under current precedent
Bipartisan lawmakers reintroduced the Government Surveillance Reform Act to close the data broker loophole with a warrant requirement

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 24, 2026·via futurism.com

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OpenAI Robotics Chief Quits Over Pentagon Surveillance Deal

OpenAI hardware chief Caitlin Kalinowski resigned over Pentagon AI deal
Deal allows Pentagon to use OpenAI models for 'all lawful purposes'
ChatGPT uninstalls surged 295% following the announcement
Departure highlights industry split over military AI applications

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via therobotreport.com

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CBP Tapped Into the Online Advertising Ecosystem To Track Peoples’ Movements

CBP Used Ad Tech Data to Track Phone Locations

CBP purchased GPS location data from advertising brokers to track phone movements
Approximately 70 lawmakers urged DHS Inspector General to investigate the practice
Advertising real-time bidding systems broadcast user location data to hundreds of companies

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 9, 2026·4 min read·via 404media.co

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Facial recognition error prompts police to arrest Asian man for burglary 100 miles away

Facial Recognition Error Leads to Wrongful Arrest of Software Engineer 100 Miles From Crime Scene

UK police arrested a software engineer 100 miles from a crime scene based solely on a facial recognition match
The system confused two men of South Asian heritage despite a roughly 10-year age difference
The suspect was held for nearly 10 hours before being released without charges
The case follows a pattern of facial recognition disproportionately misidentifying people of color
Legal proceedings could set precedent for algorithmic misidentification claims in UK courts

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 26, 2026·5 min read·via theguardian.com

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Homeland security pushes social media giants to dox anonymous accounts critical of ICE

DHS Sends Hundreds of Subpoenas to Unmask Anonymous ICE Critics Online

DHS sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to Google, Meta, Reddit, and Discord without judicial oversight
Four whistleblowers revealed the scope of the campaign; DHS withdrew subpoenas when challenged in court
FIRE and ACLU lawsuits challenging the practice head to oral arguments in March with rulings expected by late spring

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via mashable.com

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Privacy Groups Demand California Remove Covert License Plate Readers Feeding Border Patrol Surveillance

Coalition finds ~40 hidden plate readers in San Diego and Imperial counties
Border Patrol algorithm flags drivers based on travel patterns near the border
Legal experts say mass plate surveillance may violate Fourth Amendment protections

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·4 min read·via fastcompany.com

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