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world1 month ago•6 min saved

Epstein Files Show Soon-Yi Previn Dismissing #MeToo and Sparring with Ronan Farrow

Newly released Epstein files reveal Soon-Yi Previn emailing Epstein to say the #MeToo movement has gone too far and to condemn a 15-year-old in the Weiner sexting case as despicable and disgusting, while criticizing Ronan Farrow’s prestige in a New York Times/Deadline context. The messages, spanning 2016–2018, also show Previn forwarding Epstein materials and maintaining ties with Epstein alongside her husband Woody Allen, shedding new light on the high-profile circle surrounding the case and the timing leading up to Epstein’s death in 2019.

via The Guardian|

#epstein #metoo #ronan-farrow

technology1 year ago•6 min saved

Ronan Farrow's 'Surveilled' Exposes the Dangers of Modern Surveillance

Ronan Farrow discusses his new HBO documentary 'Surveilled,' which explores the growing use of spyware like Pegasus to monitor individuals, raising concerns about privacy and freedom. The film highlights cases such as Catalangate in Spain, where politicians and activists were targeted, and examines the broader implications of such technology on democracy. Farrow argues for stronger regulations akin to the Geneva Conventions to prevent misuse, noting that even the U.S. has considered operationalizing such spyware.

via NPR|

#hbo #privacy #ronan-farrow

technology1 year ago•7 min saved

Ronan Farrow Exposes the Dangers of Surveillance in New HBO Doc

Ronan Farrow's new HBO documentary, 'Surveilled,' explores the pervasive threat of commercial spyware like Pegasus, developed by the Israeli company NSO Group. The film highlights how governments, including democracies, use such technology to monitor citizens, posing significant risks to privacy and democracy. Farrow argues for urgent regulation and oversight of these tools, which can infiltrate devices without users' knowledge, likening their impact to weapons of mass destruction. The documentary underscores the need for transparency and accountability in the use of surveillance technology.

via The Guardian|

#nso-group #pegasus #ronan-farrow