Inside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey’s Block 19. February 2026 (20:53) Workers describe a deteriorating culture at Block, the company behind Square and Cash App, where layoffs continue and employees are expected to use AI tools daily.(Wired)
DHS Opens a Billion-Dollar Tab With Palantir 19. February 2026 (18:00) "If you are interested in helping shape and deliver the next chapter of Palantir’s work across DHS, please reach out,” a Palantir executive wrote to employees about the massive purchasing agreement.(Wired)
This AI Tool Will Tell You to Stop Slacking Off 19. February 2026 (11:30) Fomi watches you work, then scolds you when your attention wanders. It’s helpful, but there are privacy issues to consider.(Wired)
How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance 19. February 2026 (11:00) From threat modeling to encrypted collaboration apps, we’ve collected experts’ tips and tools for safely and effectively building a group—even while being targeted and tracked by the powerful.(Wired)
