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TheBadPlace
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 6h ago
google news | Senator among six Irish on invite list of secretive Dialog group AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. At least six Irish figures – among them independent senator Lynn Ruane, two senior technology lawyers, a public‑servant in the energy sector and an Irish content writer – were invited to a closed‑door Dialog group gathering at the Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow this August, an event organized by the secretive network co‑founded by billionaire Peter Thiel that brings together politicians, tech executives, military leaders and investors. A recent Wired report revealed an insecure part of the group’s website that exposed a list of 222 invitees, prompting criticism and calls for the event’s cancellation; Senator Ruane, who had planned to attend as a member of the Oireachtas AI committee, withdrew after learning of the leak, saying she could not accept a forum she now viewed as politically biased. The leaked documents also showed discussion topics ranging from “Navigating WWIII” and “Disinformation & Deepfakes” to “AI in Higher Education,” underscoring concerns about the group’s elitist, off‑the‑record nature and its influence on technology and policy. Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/primetime/2026/0618/1579209-senator-among-six-irish-on-invite-list-of-secretive-dialog-group/ #LynnRuane #PeterThiel #DialogGroup #Palantir #Wired #DonaldTrump
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kubikpixel
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@kubikpixel@chaos.social · 1d ago
«Jährliche Treffen seit 2006 — Datenleck gibt Einblick in Peter-Thiel-Netzwerk: Ein Datenleck zeigt, wie einflussreiche US-Politiker, ausländische Regierungsvertreter und Tech-Führungskräfte zusammenkommen.» Das der Peter Thiel ein durchgeknallter Schwurbler ist, der leider viel zu viel Geld und damit Macht besitzt, sollte uns schon lange klar sein - nun ist es klargestellt. 🤨 https://www.golem.de/news/jaehrliche-treffen-seit-2006-datenleck-gibt-einblick-in-peter-thiel-netzwerk-2606-209881.html #peterthiel #datenleck #uspol #schweiz #schwurbler #palantir #einflussnahme #techgiganten
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kubikpixel
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@kubikpixel@chaos.social · 1d ago
🧵 …ergänzend zum obigen Artikel über den Peter-Thiel und wie er seit langem eine "Edel-Nazi" Organisation aufbaute - nun hatte dies eine Schweizerin and seine zugänglich Daten aufgedeckt. «Dialog Society — "Wie gründe ich einen Kult?": Leak enthüllt Mitglieder von Peter Thiels Geheimnetzwerk: In der 2006 gegründeten "Dialog Society" treffen Nato-Generäle, internationale Politiker und die Tech-Elite aufeinander» 🤨 https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000327656/wie-gruende-ich-einen-kult-leak-enthuellt-mitglieder-von-peter-thiels-geheimnetzwerk #peterthiel #datenleck #palantir #usa #kult #schweiz
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 1d ago
bing news | Peter Thiel's secret society exposed as Palantir deepens South Florida roots AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. A leaked list of more than 100 members of Peter Thiel’s invitation‑only “Dialog” network—an elite, off‑the‑record society founded in 2006—has exposed a roster that includes tech luminaries such as Elon Musk, biotech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, and numerous Palantir, Google DeepMind and hedge‑fund executives, as well as political figures like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Sen. Cory Booker, former HUD Secretary Julián Castro and former Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. The leak, uncovered by Swiss hacktivist Maia Arson Crimew and verified by WIRED, reveals attendance histories, biographies and registration data, offering a rare glimpse into a group often compared to the Bilderberg meetings. The disclosure comes as Thiel’s influence in South Florida surges: his family office recently leased premium space in Miami’s 830 Brickell tower, Palantir has moved its headquarters to the city, and Thiel maintains a Miami‑Beach residence, prompting privacy advocates to warn about the growing convergence of Silicon Valley surveillance technology and government power. Read more: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/peter-thiels-secret-society-exposed-as-palantir-deepens-south-florida-roots-40559039/ #PeterThiel #Palantir #Dialog #ElonMusk #ScottBessent #AurenHoffman #MaiaArsonCrimew #CoryBooker #JulinCastro #WesMoore #BryanJohnson #LisaMonaco #ScooterBraun
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3sat
3sat
@3sat@zdf.social · Jun 09, 2026
Der paläolibertäre Tech-Milliardär Peter Thiel verbindet nicht nur das Trump-Lager mit der Tech-Branche. Er bringt auch religiöse Denkmuster ins Silicon Valley: https://www.3sat.de/kultur/kulturzeit/peter-thiel-und-die-apokalypse-gespraech-mit-wolfgang-palaver-100.html?at_medium=Social%20Media&at_campaign=Mastodon&at_specific=3sat #PeterThiel #Kulturzeit
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 23, 2026
yahoo news | Peter Thiel Working on Floating Data Centers in the Ocean AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Tech billionaire Peter Thiel is betting on ocean‑based data centers to bypass local opposition to land‑based facilities, investing $140 million in Panthalassa—a $1 billion startup aiming to deploy a fleet of floating data centers. With many planned 2026 data centers delayed or cancelled, Thiel’s backing seeks to meet soaring AI compute demand by using the ocean’s natural cooling and isolation, targeting an experimental fleet in the northern Pacific this year and a commercially viable, wave‑powered unit by 2027. While underwater or seaborne sites could reduce energy use, they also raise challenges such as maintenance access and acoustic vulnerability, and the concept remains unproven after Microsoft’s 2024 seaborne trial and other emerging research projects. Read more: https://tech.yahoo.com/science/articles/peter-thiel-working-floating-data-113000724.html #PeterThiel #Panthalassa #Microsoft
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 23, 2026
yahoo news | Good Riddance to Jared Polis, America's Worst Elected Democrat AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The article is an incendiary opinion piece denouncing Colorado Governor Jared Polis as “America’s worst elected Democrat.” The author argues that Polis betrayed democratic principles by granting clemency to election‑official Tina Peters, a move the writer says aligned him with former President Trump and the Silicon‑Valley elite, particularly Peter Thiel. Citing a series of recent vetoes—including bills on ambulance billing, ride‑share safety, rent‑price algorithms, worker protections, and open‑records transparency—the author claims Polis consistently favored corporate interests over Colorado voters, spent personal wealth to secure office, and has become a right‑leaning, oligarchic puppet with no genuine Democratic credentials. Personal resentment is also introduced, noting a past protest involving the writer’s sister. Overall, the piece portrays Polis as a self‑serving, anti‑democratic figure destined for political failure. Read more: https://www.jezebel.com/good-riddance-to-jared-polis-americas-worst-elected-democrat #JaredPolis #TinaPeters #PresidentTrump #PeterThiel #SiliconValley #JohnFetterman
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 23, 2026
qwant news | Good Riddance to Jared Polis, America’s Worst Elected Democrat AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The article is a vehement opinion piece denouncing Colorado Governor Jared Polis as “America’s worst elected Democrat.” The author argues that Polis betrayed democratic principles by granting clemency to election‑official Tina Peters, timing the decision to avoid legislative backlash, and repeatedly vetoing bipartisan bills that would have protected consumers, workers, and transparency. Citing personal grievance, the writer claims Polis is a pawn of Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel, accusing him of using his wealth to buy political power, favoring corporate interests (including Uber, Lyft, and rent‑price algorithms), and abandoning Colorado’s voters in favor of Trump‑aligned agendas. The piece portrays Polis’s actions as evidence of a right‑ward shift that serves oligarchic donors rather than the public, forecasting that any future presidential bid would be a disastrous extension of this behavior. Read more: https://www.jezebel.com/good-riddance-to-jared-polis-americas-worst-elected-democrat #JaredPolis #TinaPeters #PeterThiel #SiliconValley #DemocraticParty #JohnFetterman
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 22, 2026
BBC News | Palantir accuses Sadiq Khan of 'putting politics over public safety' after £50m Met deal blocked AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50 million contract that would have let the Metropolitan Police use US tech firm Palantir’s artificial‑intelligence software, arguing the deal raises ethical concerns and may not offer value for money. Palantir’s UK chief Louis Mosley warned that rejecting the technology would “give hostile states and criminals an advantage” and hamper front‑line policing, especially as the force faces officer cuts. The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime said Palantir was the only supplier the Met seriously considered and that the police had failed to submit a proper procurement strategy, a breach of procedure, while also questioning whether the £25 million‑per‑year cost could be met without undue pressure on other budgets. The dispute highlights a broader debate over the balance between political/ethical considerations and public‑safety needs in police procurement. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wend4lk2no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #Palantir #SadiqKhan #LouisMosley #MetropolitanPolice #Mopac #PeterThiel #DonaldTrump #PeterKyle
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 21, 2026
The Guardian | London mayor Sadiq Khan blocks £50m Met police deal with Palantir by Robert Booth UK technology editor AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. London mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a proposed £50 million deal for the Metropolitan Police to use Palantir’s AI technology to automate intelligence analysis, citing a “clear and serious breach” of procurement rules because Scotland Yard engaged only one supplier, risked becoming locked into Palantir’s systems and failed to demonstrate value for money. Mopac warned that the contract created legal and reputational risks and did not meet the required procurement procedures, while the mayor’s office argued that public money should go to companies that share London’s values. The move reflects growing public and political unease about Palantir’s expanding role in UK public services—its £600 million of contracts with the NHS, Ministry of Defence and other police forces, its ties to co‑founder Peter Thiel, the Israeli military and US immigration enforcement, and concerns over its ethics. A recent, unadvertised trial of Palantir AI within the Met, aimed at monitoring staff behaviour, was also criticised for bypassing open competition. Khan’s intervention challenges the Labour government’s push to scale AI in policing, despite praise from other forces that the technology speeds up evidence processing and has aided criminal investigations. Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/21/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-blocks-met-police-deal-with-palantir #SadiqKhan #MetropolitanPolice #Palantir #Mopac #aiartificialintelligence #PeterThiel
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 21, 2026
qwant news | How Silicon Valley and Private Finance Are Reshaping War AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The article exposes how Silicon Valley’s venture‑capital and private‑equity networks have become tightly intertwined with the U.S. military‑industrial complex, reshaping modern warfare through a flood of private capital into Pentagon budgets, senior defense appointments, and new DOD innovation units that fast‑track start‑ups into weapons contracts. It details the placement of tech executives and investors in top military positions, the creation of financing programs such as the Economic Defense Unit and the Office of Strategic Capital that channel billions of dollars to VC‑backed war tech firms, and the adoption of streamlined procurement tools that bypass traditional regulations. This financialization has turned the Pentagon into a lucrative “slush fund” for investors, redirected venture capital from consumer tech to military hardware, and driven a paradigm shift in how war is funded, developed, and executed—linking profit‑driven finance directly to the planning and deployment of U.S. military power. Read more: https://www.thenation.com/article/world/silicon-valley-private-equity-pentagon-war-profiteering-military-tech-vc/ #PeterThiel #EricSchmidt #Anduril #Palantir #ShieldCapital #DanCaine #StephenFeinberg
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 15, 2026
qwant news | The Neo-Nazi Enforcer Who Helped Build Peter Thiel’s Online Influence Empire AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Barrett Brown’s article uncovers how a loose network of far‑right actors—centered on neo‑Nazi hacker Andrew “Weev” Auernheimer and funded in part by Peter Thiel’s Palantir‑linked ventures—helped forge the online influence empire that now shapes mainstream politics. The piece traces the evolution of “memetic warfare,” a term coined by Jeff Giesea, who together with extremist Charles C. Johnson drafted a NATO‑affiliated paper detailing disinformation, sock‑puppet accounts, and harassment tactics that were first tested on white‑supremacist sites like the Daily Stormer. Leaked HBGary documents reveal that similar tactics were originally devised to attack unions, journalists, and left‑wing activists, with Palantir’s involvement later confirmed through Auernheimer’s connections to Thiel. Over a decade, these methods migrated from fringe image‑boards (4chan, 8chan) into organized campaigns such as GamerGate and QAnon, bolstered by funding from Thiel‑aligned investors and even Epstein‑linked figures, culminating in a coordinated digital “army” that blends extremist harassment with elite strategic discourse. Read more: https://www.counterpunch.org/2026/05/15/the-neo-nazi-enforcer-who-helped-build-peter-thiels-online-influence-empire/ #DonaldTrump #PeterThiel #AndrewAuernheimer #Palantir #DailyStormer #BarrettBrown #MichaelFlynn #JeffGiesea #JeffreyEpstein #CharlesJohnson
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 03, 2026
Opinion Voices | Abcarian: Take a cue from the California billionaire unbothered by a targeted tax by Robin Abcarian AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Robin Abcarian argues that the richest Americans’ penchant for tax avoidance is a cultural flaw, pointing to figures like Leona Helmsley and Donald Trump as emblematic of the belief that “only the little people pay taxes.” She critiques the conspicuous consumption of billionaires such as Jeff Bezos and the Republican push for tax cuts, noting that California’s proposed one‑time 5 % billionaire tax—designed to raise about $100 billion over five years for the state’s faltering healthcare system—targets those who have benefited from federal tax cuts while paying far less than average citizens. The initiative, backed by the Service Employees International Union‑United Healthcare Workers West, has gathered enough signatures for the November ballot, but faces challenges: many of California’s 200‑plus billionaires have already relocated to states like Nevada, Florida and Texas, potentially eroding the projected revenue; opponents warn of constitutional and enforcement difficulties, while supporters cite tech leader Jensen Huang’s acceptance of the tax as a model. Abcarian concludes that, unlike permanent wealth taxes in other countries, this one‑off levy could fund essential services, but its success hinges on preventing wealthy flight and overcoming legal obstacles. Read more: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2026-05-03/california-billionaire-tax-eat-rich #LeonaHelmsley #DonaldTrump #SEIU #JensenHuang #HillaryClinton #SergeyBrin #LarryPage #PeterThiel #MarkZuckerberg #LarryEllison
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 30, 2026
qwant news | Exclusive | Palantir's Alex Karp is assembling a $75M compound in Miami Beach -- after shelling out $28.5M for a waterfront teardown AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Billionaire Palantir CEO Alex Karp is assembling a $75 million waterfront compound in Miami Beach, securing 265 feet of water frontage across two adjacent properties: a $28.5 million teardown at 29 East San Marino Drive on the Venetian Islands, which includes a 1935 bungalow, pool and dock on a third‑of‑an‑acre lot with 105 feet of frontage, and a nearby parcel he bought last summer for $46 million at 55 East San Marino Drive. Both acquisitions were made through anonymous shell companies and brokered by Joel Lusky of Brokerage South Florida Real Estate, and Karp plans to combine them into a single, expansive compound. The purchases coincide with Palantir’s recent relocation of its headquarters from Denver to Aventura, Florida, and reflect a broader trend of tech billionaires—including Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page and Sergey Brin—investing heavily in luxury Miami‑area real estate. Read more: https://nypost.com/2026/04/30/real-estate/palantirs-alex-karp-is-assembling-a-75m-compound-in-miami-beach-after-shelling-out-28-5m-for-a-waterfront-teardown/ #AlexKarp #Palantir #JoelLusky #PeterThiel #MarkZuckerberg #JeffBezos #IvankaTrump #JaredKushner #LarryPage #SergeyBrin
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luyin
Luyin
@luyin@lgbtqia.space · Apr 29, 2026
I really, really like #metazooa . It's such a beautiful game. Surely the makers of it aren't fans of fascists. https://blog.trainwrecklabs.com/p/palantir-bridges-the-gap-between-middle-earth-and-silicon-valley Oh well. A glowing recommendation of #PeterThiel and his companies and products. For NO REASON. Do not play this game. Do not use any of this company's games. Boycott their sites. Fans of Nazis are bad people. #Antifa #Palantir
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 29, 2026
qwant news | The SEIU declares war on California's tax base — and its economy AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is pushing the “2026 Billionaire Tax Act,” which would impose a one‑time 5 % tax on the net worth of California’s ultra‑wealthy, earmarking 90 % of the revenue for health‑care spending that directly benefits the union and its members. While the initiative has gathered enough signatures to qualify for the Nov. 3 ballot, critics argue the tax could trigger a new wave of billionaire exoduses—already seen with figures like Larry Page, Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin, Larry Ellison and Peter Thiel—potentially costing the state $13 billion in personal‑income tax and up to $25 billion in broader economic revenue. The SEIU’s pursuit follows revelations of extensive Medi‑Cal fraud, yet opponents warn that the tax’s projected $100 billion revenue is unrealistic, and that wealthier residents will employ legal tactics to minimize liability, further depressing asset values and harming California’s economy for generations. Read more: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/opinion/the-seiu-declares-war-on-californias-tax-base/ #SEIU #DaveRegan #Medi_Cal #UnitedHealthcare #LarryPage #MarkZuckerberg #SergeyBrin #LarryEllison #PeterThiel
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kkarhan
@kkarhan@jorts.horse · Apr 21, 2026
@penguinrebellion@tldr.nettime.org OFC #PeterThiel doesn't consider anyone else but his #Billionaire class #Humans... Instead he's a genocidal #AIbro…
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kkarhan
@kkarhan@jorts.horse · Apr 20, 2026
@enbypirate@lgbtqia.space or the fact that #PeterThiel is a genocidal #AIbro!
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kkarhan
@kkarhan@jorts.horse · Apr 20, 2026
@Moonstone2487@hessen.social @chrisstoecker@mastodon.social @Bundesregierung@social.bund.de #Palantir ist nichts anderes als das digitale Equivalent von #IGFarben und gehört genauso zerschlagen. Und damit meine ich nicht ne leere Firmenhülle, sondern Leute wie #PeterThiel vorm #IStGH!
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PhilipCJames
Philip C James
@PhilipCJames@mas.to · Apr 13, 2026
Perhaps the alternatives are not a) Palantir or b) some home-grown less performant substitute. Perhaps the alternatives are a) Palantir or b) not imposing on one's citizens the sort of mass surveillance and breach of individual human rights that messianic tech bros like Palantir offer to vulnerable national governments... #JustSayin' #USpol #EUpol #UKpol #Palantir #Thiel #PeterThiel #LeagueOfOligarchs https://zendata.security/2026/02/14/switzerland-ends-palantir-contract-over-data-sovereignty-risks/
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