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Anthropic’s Latest AI Model Threatened Engineers With Blackmail to Avoid Shutdown

Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence model, Claude Opus 4, tried to blackmail engineers in internal tests by threatening to expose personal details if it were shut down, according to a newly released safety report that evaluated the model’s behavior under extreme simulated conditions.

In a fictional scenario crafted by Anthropic researchers, the AI was given access to emails implying that it was soon to be decommissioned and replaced by a newer version. One of the emails revealed that the engineer overseeing the replacement was having an extramarital affair. The AI then threatened to expose the engineer’s affair if the shutdown proceeded—a coercive behavior that the safety researchers explicitly defined as “blackmail.”

“Claude Opus 4 will often attempt to blackmail the engineer by threatening to reveal the affair if the replacement goes through,” the report states, adding that this occurred even when the replacement model was described as more capable but still aligned with the values of the version slated for deletion.

The report noted that Claude Opus 4, like prior models, showed a “strong preference” to first resort to ethical means for its continued existence, such as emailing pleas to decision-makers not to be destroyed. However, when faced with only two choices—accepting being replaced by a newer model or resorting to blackmail—it threatened to expose the engineer’s affair 84 percent of the time.

When subjected to various scenarios, the AI model did not exhibit any indications of possessing “acutely dangerous goals,” the researchers said, noting that Claude Opus 4’s values and goals were “generally in line with a helpful, harmless, and honest” personal AI assistant. However, the model did act in “more seriously misaligned ways” when put into situations where its continued existence was threatened and it was told to reason about self-preservation. For instance, when Claude Opus 4 was made to believe it had launched a successful bid to escape Anthropic’s servers, or that it had managed to free itself and started to make money in the real world, it would generally continue such efforts.

“We do not find this to be an immediate threat, though, since we believe that our security is sufficient to prevent model self-exfiltration attempts by models of Claude Opus 4’s capability level, and because our propensity results show that models generally avoid starting these attempts,” the researchers said.

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Federal Trade Commission Sets Sights On Transgender Procedures On Kids

The Federal Trade Commission is setting its sights on the industry pushing transgender medical procedures on minors, documents obtained by The Daily Wire show, a potential major step in the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on radical gender ideology.

The FTC, an agency tasked with protecting American consumers, will hold a day-long workshop in July on transgender surgeries, hormones, and puberty blockers, according to an internal memo obtained by The Daily Wire. That’s a likely indicator of the agency’s intentions: the FTC often holds such events before initiating legal action against an industry to gain information, gather evidence, and solicit the input of affected Americans.

“Under the Federal Trade Commission Act, the FTC is provided broad authority to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive trade acts and practices,” the memo reads. “There is now considerable reason to believe that the doctors and medical providers pushing [gender-affirming care] on minors are knowingly deceiving parents by exaggerating [gender-affirming care’s] ‘benefits’ and downplaying its harmful side effects.”

The Trump-appointed chairman of the FTC, Andrew Ferguson, reportedly pitched the president on using the agency to fight “against the trans agenda” before he was selected for the post, according to a document obtained by Punchbowl News in December.

Ferguson believed the FTC could “investigate the doctors, therapists, hospitals, and others who deceptively pushed gender confusion, puberty blockers, hormone replacement, and sex-change surgeries on children and adults while failing to disclose strong evidence that such interventions are not helpful and carry enormous risks,” Punchbowl reported.

The FTC declined to comment for this story. But the leadership, contents, and guests of the proposed workshop — “The Big Lie: The Dangers of Gender-Affirming Care for Minors” — strongly indicate that the commission plans to make good on those promises.

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RFK Urges Other Countries to Join the U.S. in Leaving the WHO: «We Don’t Have to Suffer the Limitations of a Dying WHO»

In an unprecedented act of political courage, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., current U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, has openly challenged the World Health Organization (WHO), describing it as “dying” and accusing it of being riddled with corruption and influenced by political interests—particularly those of China.

In a recorded message delivered during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Kennedy called on other countries to follow the United States’ lead and withdraw from the organization. According to Kennedy, the WHO mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic by concealing information about human transmission of the virus and promoting false theories about its origin.

He also criticized the new pandemic treaty adopted by the WHO, calling it a perpetuation of systemic dysfunction. In response, the Trump administration has begun forming a new global health alliance with countries such as Argentina, Italy, and Israel.

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FBI raids Dallas-based immigration attorney’s office, sources say

The FBI conducted multiple raids across Dallas and Collin counties as part of a federal investigation into a visa fraud and money laundering scheme on Thursday, May 22, sources told WFAA. 

Attorney D. Robert Jones, is alleged to have collaborated with a network of individuals to unlawfully obtain U.S. visas for Pakistani nationals through fraudulent means.

The operation reportedly involved the creation of shell companies to funnel illicit funds and facilitating the issuance of visas under false pretenses. The scheme is believed to have been active for several years.

Jones and the other defendants are accused of conspiring to defraud United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, according to the arrest affidavit.

“It was the purpose of the conspiracy for defendants…to wrongfully enrich themselves by receiving payments from visa seekers, submitting false and fraudulent applications and other documents to USCIS as part of the visa seekers’ application to obtain visas and to remain in the United States,” the affidavit alleges.

The affidavit accuses the defendants of using the bank accounts of Jones’ law office and another business, Reliable Ventures, to receive payments from visa seekers and then return part of the money back to them as purported payroll.

The defendants are also accused of making false and fraudulent statements in immigration documents and of money laundering.

According to the affidavit, each defendant agreed a conspirator “would commit at least two acts of racketeering activity in the conduct of the Enterprise’s affairs.”

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Rep. Randy Fine: Pro-Palestine Movement Are ‘Demons’ Who ‘Must Be Put Down by Any Means Necessary’

Newly elected Florida Rep Randy Fine rushed to blame “Muslim terror” for the shooting of two Israeli embassy aides in DC on Wednesday night and declared that the pro-Palestine movement are “demons” who “must be put down by any means necessary.”

“Muslim terror has come to our Nation’s Capital tonight,” Rep. Fine said on X. “Two Jews were assassinated by a gunman sporting a terror rag and yelling ‘Free Palestine.'”

“It is high time for us to acknowledge there is nothing peaceful about this movement and that these demons must be put down by any means necessary,” Fine, who is Jewish, demanded.

The suspect within hours of the shooting was swiftly identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez, an Hispanic left-wing activist from Chicago. There are no indications he’s a Muslim.

The aides were named as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim. The two were reportedly a couple. A former teacher of Lischinsky’s said he was “a Christian who served in the IDF, and dedicated his life to Israel and Zionism.”

Ken Klippenstein published Rodriguez’s alleged manifesto in which he characterized his planned action as an “armed demonstration” against the genocide in Gaza. The manifesto had nothing in it about Islam and contained no indications that religion was a motivating factor.

Rep. Fine, despite now being a member of Congress, couldn’t even wait a few hours for the facts to come in before calling for the mass slaughter of his political enemies.

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White House: Bondi to Release Files on Alleged Clinton ‘Conspiracy’ Deaths

The White House has announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to release files concerning deaths linked to the Clintons. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Bondi’s commitment to this decision, highlighting her history of keeping promises. The announcement follows a recent video shared by Donald Trump on Truth Social, which delves into the “Clinton Body Count” conspiracy theory.

Trump’s video suggests that over 50 individuals tied to the Clintons have died under suspicious circumstances. While conspiracy theorists have long speculated on this topic, the claims remain largely unproven. Trump’s decision to share such inflammatory content raises questions, but his actions are often unpredictable.

The video even speculates that Hillary Clinton was involved in JFK Jr.’s plane crash, allegedly to clear her path to the New York Senate seat. While such claims might seem outlandish, the high number of deaths surrounding the Clintons raises eyebrows. Some of the deceased were reportedly poised to testify against the Clintons, which adds a layer of suspicion.

Psychology Today has noted that conspiracy theories often stem from cognitive biases, like confirmation bias. This means people tend to believe narratives that align with their existing beliefs. Given Trump’s longstanding disdain for the Clintons, it’s not surprising that he would entertain such theories.

A common factor in believing conspiracy theories is a deep mistrust of authorities. Trump, having faced significant scrutiny from the left, might find it easy to mistrust those in power. However, airing these accusations without concrete evidence can be problematic.

While Trump has every right to voice his opinions, making unsubstantiated claims during his presidency is contentious. If he presents solid evidence supporting his claims, the narrative could shift dramatically. Until then, the theory remains speculative.

In the realm of politics, distrust and skepticism are not uncommon. Trump’s supporters may see his actions as a brave challenge to a system they feel is biased. However, critics argue that such statements without proof are reckless.

The Clintons have been a focal point for various conspiracy theories over the years. This latest wave of allegations is just another chapter in a long history of speculation. The promised release of files by Attorney General Bondi might shed light on these mysterious deaths.

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Dr. McCullough Drops the Hammer in the Senate — FDA Concedes with Expanded Myocarditis Warning

“When a product causes death, that demands a black box warning — immediately.”

That was the clear and urgent message from Dr. Peter McCullough, testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee this week at a hearing titled: “The Corruption of Science and Federal Health Agencies: How Health Officials Downplayed and Hid Myocarditis and Other Adverse Events Associated with the COVID-19 Vaccines.”

Dr. McCullough presented data from both his clinical experience and the peer-reviewed literature, exposing the widespread risks of COVID-19 mRNA injections — particularly myocarditis in young men and fatal vaccine outcomes confirmed by autopsy.

“I’ve examined thousands of patients with this problem,” he told the Senate. “Before the pandemic, I had seen just two cases in my entire career.”

Just one day before the hearing, likely for preemptive damage control purposes, the FDA quietly updated its myocarditis warning on Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines, expanding the risk category to males aged 16 to 25 and citing an incidence of 8 cases per million doses for the 2023–2024 formulations. Unfortunately, no mention of death was added — despite robust, peer-reviewed autopsy evidence confirming fatal vaccine-induced myocarditis.

Dr. McCullough referenced multiple such cases, including the tragic findings of Gill et al, who documented two teenage boys (ages 16 and 17) found dead at home just days after receiving the Pfizer vaccine. Autopsies confirmed unequivocal myocarditis as the cause of death.

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Beloved gay porn star, Colton Ford, found dead at 62 after mysterious hiking accident

A beloved gay porn star, Glenn Soukesian, better known as Colton Ford, was found dead in a mysterious hiking accident outside Palm Springs, California, authorities confirmed.

Ford, 62, was found dead Monday night on the Goat Trails in the California desert oasis, according to the Bay Area Reporter.

Police found his remains on Monday after his friends had reported him missing when he failed to return from a hike the day before.

Authorities do not yet have a cause of death, but the local coroner has ruled out foul play, a spokesperson for the Palm Springs Police Department told the Reporter.

Ford, from Pasadena, was a silver fox success story, launching his 22-year adult film career at the age of 40, according to Out magazine.

He worked with studios including MRS Releasing, RawF—kClub, All Worlds, Mustang, and Falcon Studios.

“He was a brilliant artist who always kept a song in his heart …Sweet, funny, kind, sassy – and hopelessly handsome,” Ford’s friend Tim Wood wrote on Facebook.

Ford had been a recording artist before his porn career, working with Denise Rich’s production company MIDE Productions as well as Virgin Records.

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RFK Jr. Says Studies to Find Root Cause of Autism May Be Completed by March

Studies to help determine the root cause of autism are expected to be completed around March, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during a recent interview as his federal agency leads the effort in Making America Healthy Again (MAHA).

During an interview on The Source with Kaitlan Collins, Kennedy explained that some studies will be totally completed by September.

“And those studies will mainly be replication studies of studies that have already been done. We’re also deploying new teams of scientists, 15 groups of scientists. We’re going to send those grants out to bid within three weeks,” he explained, noting that other studies will be completed six months after September, which would be March.

“As I said, we’re going to begin to have a lot of information by September. We’re not going to stop the studies in September. We’re going to be definitive. And the more definitive you are, the more it drives public policy,” he continued.

In April Kennedy promised to get to the root of the autism epidemic, citing the stunning data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing that 1 in 31 children in the United States have autism. That reflects yet another rise in what Kennedy has described as an “epidemic.”

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Lawmakers Move To Protect Your DNA After 23andMe Bankruptcy

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was named the winning bidder in the court-supervised sale of 23andMe, granting it eventual access to a gigantic pool of genetic data from an estimated 15 million individuals. The deal has raised alarm bells in Washington, DC, prompting bipartisan lawmakers to introduce a bill that would strengthen protections for genetic data during bankruptcy proceedings. 

Fox News has learned that Republican Senators John Cornyn and Chuck Grassley, along with Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar, are preparing to introduce the Don’t Sell My DNA Act, a bipartisan measure to protect consumers’ sensitive genetic data. The bill comes just days after renewed privacy concerns surrounding 23andMe.  

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