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TommyT139

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2. What is"PE"? I couldn't find it in the articles.

Reply to lostnfound (Original post)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 11:01 PM

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Never mind. "Private equity, " which is certainly one of the less important aspects of this surveillance.

For others reading, the Prospect article has links to info on the individual cities. Mine was one of those listed, so it's once again time to remind people that cash is your friend and tapping your device or credit card is idiotic.

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PE-owned defense company is collecting transit swipe data in all major cities. Has a partnership with Palantir. [View all] lostnfound Monday OP

And all these "PE" guys know each other. Sometimes like Thiel, quite closely. erronis Monday #1

What is"PE"? I couldn't find it in the articles. TommyT139 Monday #2