Zero-Rating Fuels Social Media Dominance in Latin America, Raising Concerns about Misinformation
Zero-rating policies by Latin American telecoms have made Facebook and WhatsApp the primary internet access for many, creating a digital space vulnerable to misinformation and hate speech, particularly impacting vulnerable groups. This has significant political and social ramifications.
Zero-Rating Fuels Social Media Dominance in Latin America, Raising Concerns about Misinformation
Zero-rating policies by Latin American telecoms have made Facebook and WhatsApp the primary internet access for many, creating a digital space vulnerable to misinformation and hate speech, particularly impacting vulnerable groups. This has significant political and social ramifications.
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44% Bias Score
Censorship's Unintended Consequences: Amplifying Extremism
This article discusses the complexities of freedom of expression, contrasting US and European approaches, and highlights the dangers of excessive censorship by private entities on social media platforms, leading to increased susceptibility to populist narratives and the amplification of extremist vi...
Censorship's Unintended Consequences: Amplifying Extremism
This article discusses the complexities of freedom of expression, contrasting US and European approaches, and highlights the dangers of excessive censorship by private entities on social media platforms, leading to increased susceptibility to populist narratives and the amplification of extremist vi...
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60% Bias Score
AI-Generated Images of Iranian Protest Victims Spark Outrage
Families of victims killed in Iran's protests are expressing outrage over the use of AI to reconstruct images of their loved ones, often in ways deemed disrespectful and inaccurate, raising questions about digital rights and ethical boundaries after death.
AI-Generated Images of Iranian Protest Victims Spark Outrage
Families of victims killed in Iran's protests are expressing outrage over the use of AI to reconstruct images of their loved ones, often in ways deemed disrespectful and inaccurate, raising questions about digital rights and ethical boundaries after death.
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72% Bias Score
Serbia: Amnesty International Exposes Illegal Use of Spyware Against Activists
Amnesty International's report exposes the illegal use of Cellebrite's mobile forensic tools and NoviSpy spyware by Serbian police and intelligence services to monitor journalists, environmental activists, and human rights defenders; the spyware was linked to the Serbian Security Information Agency ...
Serbia: Amnesty International Exposes Illegal Use of Spyware Against Activists
Amnesty International's report exposes the illegal use of Cellebrite's mobile forensic tools and NoviSpy spyware by Serbian police and intelligence services to monitor journalists, environmental activists, and human rights defenders; the spyware was linked to the Serbian Security Information Agency ...
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52% Bias Score
"Indigenous Activists Launch Anti-Hate Social Network Milpamérica.org"
"In response to Elon Musk's appointment and online hate speech, 75 Indigenous Mesoamerican activists created Milpamérica.org, a social network with 266 members, promoting anti-racist and anti-neoliberal discourse and prioritizing community needs over profit."
"Indigenous Activists Launch Anti-Hate Social Network Milpamérica.org"
"In response to Elon Musk's appointment and online hate speech, 75 Indigenous Mesoamerican activists created Milpamérica.org, a social network with 266 members, promoting anti-racist and anti-neoliberal discourse and prioritizing community needs over profit."
Progress
60% Bias Score
Tunisia Cracks Down on Social Media Influencers
Tunisian authorities have launched a crackdown on social media influencers, leading to several arrests and convictions for content deemed to violate "public morals." The harsh punishments have raised concerns about freedom of expression and government censorship.
Tunisia Cracks Down on Social Media Influencers
Tunisian authorities have launched a crackdown on social media influencers, leading to several arrests and convictions for content deemed to violate "public morals." The harsh punishments have raised concerns about freedom of expression and government censorship.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Europe Urges Digitalization Moratorium to Address Growing Social Inequality
A campaign launched at the European Parliament calls for a moratorium on further digitalization of essential services in Europe due to a significant digital divide affecting over 40% of the population, who lack basic digital skills and face difficulties accessing essential services online.
Europe Urges Digitalization Moratorium to Address Growing Social Inequality
A campaign launched at the European Parliament calls for a moratorium on further digitalization of essential services in Europe due to a significant digital divide affecting over 40% of the population, who lack basic digital skills and face difficulties accessing essential services online.
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52% Bias Score
Vietnam Cracks Down on Online Criticism of New Traffic Fine Regulation
Following online criticism of Vietnam's new traffic fine regulation (Nghị định 168), authorities arrested and charged Đậu Thị Tâm with spreading misinformation and inciting dissent, alongside four others receiving administrative penalties for similar posts, highlighting a crackdown on online dissent...
Vietnam Cracks Down on Online Criticism of New Traffic Fine Regulation
Following online criticism of Vietnam's new traffic fine regulation (Nghị định 168), authorities arrested and charged Đậu Thị Tâm with spreading misinformation and inciting dissent, alongside four others receiving administrative penalties for similar posts, highlighting a crackdown on online dissent...
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64% Bias Score
Greece to Launch Government App for Child Online Safety
Greece plans to launch a government-operated app, \"Kids Wallet,\" in March 2024 to enhance parental control of children's devices and verify online users' ages, aiming to mitigate risks of inappropriate content and excessive internet use among children under 15, based on a recent survey showing 76....
Greece to Launch Government App for Child Online Safety
Greece plans to launch a government-operated app, \"Kids Wallet,\" in March 2024 to enhance parental control of children's devices and verify online users' ages, aiming to mitigate risks of inappropriate content and excessive internet use among children under 15, based on a recent survey showing 76....
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40% Bias Score
Serbia Accused of Misusing Cellebrite Surveillance Software to Spy on Activists
Amnesty International accuses Serbia of using Cellebrite surveillance software to secretly monitor activists and a journalist, copying their contact lists and uploading data to a government server following interviews with Serbian police and security officials, raising concerns about human rights an...
Serbia Accused of Misusing Cellebrite Surveillance Software to Spy on Activists
Amnesty International accuses Serbia of using Cellebrite surveillance software to secretly monitor activists and a journalist, copying their contact lists and uploading data to a government server following interviews with Serbian police and security officials, raising concerns about human rights an...
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36% Bias Score
"Vietnamese Officials Sentenced for Leaking Information to Dissident Blogger; Decree 147 Tightens Internet Control"
"Five former Vietnamese officials received prison sentences for leaking information to blogger Đường Văn Thái, who was sentenced to 12 years for anti-state activities; Vietnam's new Decree 147 further restricts internet access."
"Vietnamese Officials Sentenced for Leaking Information to Dissident Blogger; Decree 147 Tightens Internet Control"
"Five former Vietnamese officials received prison sentences for leaking information to blogger Đường Văn Thái, who was sentenced to 12 years for anti-state activities; Vietnam's new Decree 147 further restricts internet access."
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52% Bias Score