322 - AI Gone Wild

Lots of AI stories, from anti-Flock aktion to nudification and goofy maps. A disturbing new trend among gooners targets victims at Dollar Tree. Ebay spends years harassing a blogger couple. And the EU bans destruction of unsold clothes.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/20/dollar-tree-sexual-assault-gooner

 

https://wnyt.com/top-stories/troy-police-ai-tool-clear-raises-surveillance-concerns/

 

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https://uk.news.yahoo.com/elon-musk-sues-minnesota-stop-142035407.html

 

https://www.troyrecord.com/2026/07/28/rensselaer-county-officials-vow-to-defy-state-order-to-terminate-ice-partnership/

 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/30/government-map-mislabels-african-countries

 

https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/30/tech/anthropic-ai-models-break-out-hack?cid=ios_app

 

https://earth.org/eu-bans-destruction-of-unsold-clothes-and-shoes/

 

https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/man-arrested-accused-of-sawing-down-flock-camera-in-the-middle-of-the-night