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fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Russia's Answer to WeChat

Russia has a new way to surveil its citizens: a "super app." Made by the Russian tech company VK, the app is called Max, and as of September 1, it's required on every new phone sold in Russia. Max enables users to send messages, talk with one another, share files, and transfer money to and from Russian banks. The Kremlin's ultimate vision for the app is expansive: Citizens will use it to send texts and make
World news
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Can Revolution Survive in the 21st Century?

Over a decade ago, the crushing of the Arab Spring proved how the tools of the digital age, from smartphones to social media, could be weaponized against the very people many hoped they would uplift. Today, Israel's ability to livestream genocide for the world to see without facing any serious repercussions is showing us how easy it is for us to be collectively lulled into complacency, deterred by disinformation, and neutralized by surveillance.
World politics
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fromCNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

No, Your iPhone Isn't Listening to You. Here's What's Really Happening

fromCNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

No, Your iPhone Isn't Listening to You. Here's What's Really Happening

Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Roe v Road: Freedom of Movement and the Future of Automated Travel

In states like Georgia, women can be kept on life support against their wishes to deliver fetuses due to restrictive abortion laws.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The story of the Coldplay couple unfolded like a soap opera. But was the pile-on that followed a proportional response?

This incident exemplifies how quickly personal lives can become public spectacles in the digital age. The internet reacts with both fury and entertainment as the narrative unfolds.
Social justice
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
3 months ago

How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

Smart TVs use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) to collect viewing data for targeted advertising.
Remote teams
fromThe Hill
3 months ago

Management failure, not work-from-home, kills productivity

Digital surveillance fails to boost productivity; effective remote work requires clarity, communication, and trust from leadership.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Trump's protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade

Protesters should take precautions against potential digital surveillance and law enforcement tactics during public demonstrations.
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