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The concept of leisure time has historically served as a critical indicator of economic development, social class, and labor rights. Throughout the Industrial Revolution and much of the twentieth century, the struggle for a fair…
Sagal Abdi-Wali, the Labour candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, appears to be an ‘ally’ member of the ultra-Zionist ‘Jewish Labour Movement‘ (JLM). At the very least, she has extensive links to JLM, an explicitly and…
This article was updated to reflect an error. It previously contained an inaccurate translation of the Omani pilot’s name. We apologise for any confusion caused. An exposed lie about a door has destroyed Israel’s narrative and confirmed…
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Alasdair Keane heads to the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.
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Judge Allows Social Media Surveillance Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Move Forward NEW YORK — A lawsuit filed by three labor unions against the Departments of State and Homeland Security for their viewpoint-based surveillance and…
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If you are an Android user, you may have noticed it already: Google has begun allowing rival, third-party app stores to be distributed through the Google Play Store. And if you are a developer, you may have noticed new options for billing…
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Over the years, the major tech companies have found all sorts of ways to embed themselves into our lives. We often use their software, their AI tools, their social media, and their operating systems by default without even thinking about…
Earlier this week, several viral social media posts and news articles stated that Google had updated satellite imagery over Gaza. The imagery shared in these posts and articles shows several areas, including the southern city of Rafah…
InterContinental Resort, Mauritius The Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), will host the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2026 (FIFAfrica26) set to take place The post Access Now at CIPESA’s…
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When the rich and powerful try to use the court to silence negative reporting about themselves, it’s worth calling out that behavior for what it is: an attack on free speech. This is why EFF is happy to stand up for reporters who find…
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With the launch of iOS 27, Apple is rolling out a variety of new AI features to its familiar voice assistant, Siri. But how are AI tools like these handling our data? In our latest EFFector newsletter, we're talking about the privacy…
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Ammie Sekhon explores tech used to identify and remove counterfeit products online.
Hybrid Side Event during UNGA81 High-Level Week The post From surveillance to governance: recentering human rights in the UN AI agenda appeared first on Access Now.
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Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse.
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Uber drivers are fighting back against the algorithm that decides their work and pay. In the legal action innitiated by Uber drivers against their employer in the Netherlands, the drivers argue that an AI-powered system is used to set pay…
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AI hiring tools promise to make employment fairer. But recent research found LLMs can stereotype applicants even more than humans do. As governments and companies rush to deploy AI, they risk making already unfair systems even worse. #ai…
Guess what? Bellingcat is finally launching an official merch line! That’s right: after years of fantasizing and wishing, we’re finally ready to get our name and logo on cool merch that you’ll be able to show off. We’re working with a high…
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This week we’re talking about how the militarisation of tech is shaping civic spaces and what ‘dual use’ technology actually means with Sophie from Corporate Watch. LinksCorporate watch: What's driving the militarisation of tech - and wh...
Since 2001, Apple has been warning its users when they may have been targeted by spyware, using email, iMessage, and banners in their accounts. But in September of this year, The post Apple threat notifications and spyware: what everyone…
A Kansas activist discovered that police tracked him with Flock-style cameras after he wrote an op-ed criticizing them.
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The UK Government has reportedly issued another secret order - a Technical Capability Notice - compelling Apple to weaken the security of iCloud, and Apple is taking the government to court. Privacy International is also challenging the…
Hundreds of local police departments have received waivers to fly surveillance drones that navigate with AI.
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This week we're talking to Marianne from SMEX about their new report looking at the differing dynamics of producing, testing, and deployment of militarized technology across the Southwest Asia and Northern African region (SWANA). Links ...
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A Spanish company is helping India run facial recognition that would be unlawful for law enforcement in Europe under the guise of “women’s safety”. Herta Security’s system is being deployed across several Indian railway stations, temples…
