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Mikael Thalen


Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Why is Boston Dynamics teaching their robots how to fight?

Fake TikTok of Boston Dynamics robot ‘fighting’ racks up millions of views

'Why is Boston Dynamics teaching their robots how to fight?'

On May 1, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Elon Musk’s lawyers try to claim his praise of Tesla are deepfakes to avoid liability in lawsuit

'Their position is that because Mr. Musk is famous and might be more of a target for deep fakes, his public statements are immune.'

On Apr 27, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Lawmakers introduce legislation to prevent AI from launching a nuke

'Nuclear weapons are horrifically damaging and devastating... we can’t allow robots to hold the power to command them'

On Apr 27, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Tucker Carlson in chair (l) BlackRock sign on building entrance (r)

Why investment firm Blackrock is being accused of forcing Tucker Carlson out at Fox News

'Blackrock sued itself and fired TuckerCarlson as part of that lawsuit. FIGURED IT OUT YET?'

On Apr 26, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

AI generated image of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris with caption 'What if THE WEAKEST PRESIDENT WE'VE EVER HAD WERE RE-ELECTED'

‘The train is coming off the tracks’: Republicans release AI-generated ad attacking Biden

The ad imagines a hellscape if Biden wins another term.

On Apr 25, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Elon Musk’s purported burner account posed as a toddler who commented on sexual content

'I will finally turn 3 on May 4th!'

On Apr 25, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Anti-vaxxers twist FDA announcement on deauthorization of certain COVID vaccines

Their claims aren’t true.

On Apr 25, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

AI image of Epstein with kids

The big new photographic evidence against Jeffrey Epstein going viral is actually an AI creation

'The look on the face of those children says it all. It's heartbreaking.'

On Apr 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘OMG’: Tucker Carlson’s biggest fans stunned by sudden departure from Fox News

'Wow. Disastrous moment for Fox News'

On Apr 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

60 minutes interview with Ray Epps does little to deter conspiracy theories

‘Why is there so much video of him?’: Ray Epps interview prompts entirely new Jan. 6 conspiracy

Epps' interview has only amplified claims from the far-right that the FBI orchestrated the Capitol riot.

On Apr 24, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

John Fetterman

John Fetterman trolls conspiracy theorists with video of him and his ‘body double’

The joke video still hasn't convinced the far-right that Fetterman wasn't replaced.

On Apr 20, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Cowards’: Conservatives turn on Fox after network settles with Dominion in election lies lawsuit

'The point is to scare everyone away from ever questioning the absurd results.'

On Apr 19, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Color me skeptical’: Damar Hamlin reveals official diagnosis—COVID anti-vaxxers still don’t buy it

Some conspiracy theorists are even claiming that Hamlin was replaced by a clone.

On Apr 19, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Ali Alexander speaking outside (l) Marjorie Taylor Greene speaking in front of red white and blue background (r)

Anti-‘groomer’ Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s old photo with Ali Alexander resurfaces after underage sexting allegations

Marjorie Taylor Greene has called on the FBI to investigate Alexander.

On Apr 18, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘How would your boss react?’ John Fetterman’s gym shorts overshadowed his first day back at the Senate

Some people shared photos of Ted Cruz in workout gear.

On Apr 18, 2023 by Mikael Thalen