In light of the declassified evidence that China accessed U.S. voter registration data from multiple states in 2020, one under-discussed development stands out: In 2021, NGP VAN the dominant platform managing detailed voter files for the Democratic National Committee, state parties, and campaigns was acquired by Apax Partners, a UK-based global private equity firm.
Apax maintains investments with exposure to China-related sectors and draws capital from sovereign wealth funds and global institutions.
While there is no evidence of direct Chinese state ownership or control of the platform or data, this introduces foreign private equity ownership into a core piece of one major party’s voter data infrastructure at a time when adversaries have already demonstrated interest in this category of information.
The combination raises legitimate questions about data security standards, governance, and foreign capital exposure in systems that hold politically sensitive voter information at national scale.
This feels like something we should be discussing.
Alongside Lowenthal and Kaye, the project features fandom stars Kuro the Artist and O.R.Ash from @ItsTheInkTank, as well as many other talented actors
I have been assured that this project hasn’t and will not use any AI. I’m really excited to see this project!
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Earthcore’s Ben 10 has released a teaser!
This fan concept aims to show WB that a live action Ben 10 series not only could work, but is wanted. The project features longtime Ben 10 talent Yuri Lowenthal and David Kaye
NEW RELEASE // BREAKER OF CHAINS (LIVE)
NOEL ROBINSON & STEPH MACLEOD
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Out today and Incredibly honoured to be part of this.
Written by Noel Robinson, Mark Vallance & Steph Macleod
Starlink will deliver high-speed internet onboard @ELALUSA
Starlink is on contract to connect 40+ commercial airlines and counting around the world 🛰️✈️
Starlink is providing high-speed internet to a community tech center in Île-à-Vache, a remote island off the coast of Haiti, connecting hundreds of students and teachers to reliable connectivity for the first time 🛰️❤️
What’s Really Behind Digital ID Standards?
@efenigson and I unpack how W3C Verifiable Credentials and ISO 18013-5 are quietly becoming the global backbone for digital ID. These standards let us model any claim, like your legal identity, even your car ownership, but without strong privacy safeguards, they risk being abused. As the EU, UK, and others roll them out, we must ask: can we trust them with our most personal data?
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I'm overjoyed to see the positive responses our Atlantis Fan Trailer has received.
I've seen a few software questions regarding the CGI seen in the trailer. I'm here to tell you that without @Blender and it's fantastic online community, this tribute piece would not exist...