System Update with Glenn Greenwald Minnesota Shooting Exploited to Impose AI Mass Surveillance; Taylor Lorenz on Dark Money Group Paying Dem Influencers, and the Online Safety Act
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Aug 29, 2025 
Taylor Lorenz, an expert on internet culture and writer for User Magazine, joins the discussion to unpack the alarming rise of AI mass surveillance following a recent shooting. The conversation touches on a dark money group funding Democratic influencers, raising critical questions about accountability in media. Additionally, they explore the implications of the UK's Online Safety Act, challenging the balance between child protection and online anonymity, and warning against the erosion of free speech in today's digitally governed landscape.
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Israeli Veterans Infiltrate U.S. Tech
- Many former Israeli intelligence veterans now work in U.S. tech and surveillance industries.
- Glenn argues that this creates an under-discussed vulnerability and influence channel.
Palantir Centralizes U.S. Data
- The Trump administration expanded Palantir's role to centralize U.S. citizens' data across agencies.
- Glenn warns this centralization magnifies surveillance risks when paired with private contractors.
Question Surveillance Pitches Immediately
- Keep your guard up against rapid calls for mass surveillance after tragedies.
- Question who benefits and demand transparency before accepting new surveillance powers.