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Encryption Under Siege in India: National Security & the Erosion of Digital Privacy

India continues its assault on private communications.

Jyoti Panday

10/22/2024

Remembering Helen Darbishire, One of Europe’s Most Effective Civil Rights Leaders

Alberto Alemanno

10/21/2024

Global Commemoration Of October 7 Horror Broadcasts From Washington

Renowned author Edwin Black and dignitaries will offer perspectives on a year of war following Hamas unprovoked attack on innocents in Israel.

Martin Barillas

10/05/2024

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The Problem Of Pornography

The ubiquity of pornography on the internet and elsewhere makes it increasingly difficult to establish boundaries regarding its use.

Daniel A. Cox

10/04/2024

Woman's face peering from the center of a spider web

How did they get my data? I uncovered the hidden web of networks behind telemarketers

In today’s digital age, where personal data is a new kind of gold, these companies share our information as easily as TikTok videos

Priya Dev, Australian National University

09/23/2024

Long-overdue Australian privacy law reform is here – and it’s still not fit for the digital era

New law leaves Australians at the mercy of rampant tracking, targeting and profiling

Katharine Kemp, UNSW Sydney

09/17/2024

Woman with "yes" and "no" written on the palms of her upturned hands

Consent Applies to More than Sex

Consent Awareness Week is an annual reminder that everyone has the right to be respected and safe

Sharon Polsky

09/16/2024

Children in a classroom looking at a computer

Educational apps for children: What parents and educators should look for and ignore

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09/04/2024

Artificial intelligence should not be allowed to adjudicate cases in Canada’s Federal Court

Clear policies are necessary for the applications of AI in legal systems.

Bryce J. Casavant, Royal Roads University; Andrea Menard, Royal Roads University, and Siomonn Pulla, Royal Roads University

09/04/2024

Meta's Zuckerberg 'Regrets' Caving To Biden's Pressure Before And After 2020 Election

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg says he won't double over for Biden again, while admitting to pressure to 'demote' unflattering content.

Martin Barillas

08/27/2024

Australia’s privacy regulator just dropped its case against ‘troubling’ facial recognition company Clearview AI. Now what?

What happens when regulators give up?

Rita Matulionyte

08/27/2024

AI used by police cannot tell Black people apart and other reasons Canada’s AI laws need urgent attention

Even laws intended to regulate private sector use of AI should offer rules of engagement for criminal justice agencies using the technology

Kevin Walby, Gustavo da Costa Markowicz, and Oluwasola Mary Adedayo

08/26/2024

Federal Government Reveals List Of Goods Produced By Child Labor And Slaves

The Department of Labor has released a list of countries exporting goods, such as sugar and garments, produced by child slaves.

Vice President JD Vance And His Equivocal Stance Regarding Israel

While House Republicans were holding the line against the tide of anti-Israel sentiment sweeping the country, Vance went on the most-listened-to podcast this week and made it clear that he is not to be counted among those who share that position.

Hasmonean History And The Qumran Calendar May Solve Dead Sea Scrolls Mystery

A 364-day calendar, disputed by Jerusalem and the Qumran sect, was used by the Qumran community, but was abandoned as relations with Hasmonean King Alexander Jannaeus improved.

Why an EU ruling about a traffic app could have major implications for big tech companies

Hosting immunity has taken a turn

If AI is addictive, where does the responsibility lie – with big tech or its users?

Everybody assumes AI addiction is someone else’s problem. It's not.

Encryption Under Siege in India: National Security & the Erosion of Digital Privacy

India continues its assault on private communications.

Remembering Helen Darbishire, One of Europe’s Most Effective Civil Rights Leaders

Remembering Helen Darbishire, One of Europe’s Most Effective Civil Rights Leaders

Global Commemoration Of October 7 Horror Broadcasts From Washington

Renowned author Edwin Black and dignitaries will offer perspectives on a year of war following Hamas unprovoked attack on innocents in Israel.

The Problem Of Pornography

The ubiquity of pornography on the internet and elsewhere makes it increasingly difficult to establish boundaries regarding its use.

How did they get my data? I uncovered the hidden web of networks behind telemarketers

In today’s digital age, where personal data is a new kind of gold, these companies share our information as easily as TikTok videos

Long-overdue Australian privacy law reform is here – and it’s still not fit for the digital era

New law leaves Australians at the mercy of rampant tracking, targeting and profiling

Consent Applies to More than Sex

Consent Awareness Week is an annual reminder that everyone has the right to be respected and safe

Educational apps for children: What parents and educators should look for and ignore

Teaser goes here

Artificial intelligence should not be allowed to adjudicate cases in Canada’s Federal Court

Clear policies are necessary for the applications of AI in legal systems.

Meta's Zuckerberg 'Regrets' Caving To Biden's Pressure Before And After 2020 Election

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg says he won't double over for Biden again, while admitting to pressure to 'demote' unflattering content.

Australia’s privacy regulator just dropped its case against ‘troubling’ facial recognition company Clearview AI. Now what?

What happens when regulators give up?

AI used by police cannot tell Black people apart and other reasons Canada’s AI laws need urgent attention

Even laws intended to regulate private sector use of AI should offer rules of engagement for criminal justice agencies using the technology