info_activism

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

Political groups collect personal data as part of their standard operations. Public opinion, demographic, contact, behavioural & personality data is used, collected, analysed and leveraged by political influence campaigns. Find out more: https://influenceindustry.org/en/learn/resources/personal-political-data/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

The promise of augmenting parental protection has driven the development of parenting tech since, which has grown to include monitoring tactics absorbed from, or associated with, suppressive forms of surveillance.

An essay by @HZeavin for @WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/how-parenting-tech-opens-the-door-to-state-surveillance/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

Is it possible to defy AI scrutiny? @liam_young & Jonas choreographed a dance performance in response to the Chinese government's introduction of ‘gait recognition’ software to quash civil unrest in Hong Kong in 2018. #EverythingWillBeFine exhibition: https://everythingfine.org/en/berlin-09-2022/digital-panic-outer/choreographic-camouflage/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

#WorldPressFreedomDay2023 focuses on how freedom of expression is a driver for all other human rights. Explore our #ExposingtheInvisible video explainers on investigative methods for journalists working to uncover hidden info & bring the truth to light. https://exposingtheinvisible.org/en/watch

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info_activism, 1 year ago to random

Do you want to get a print copy(s) of the #ExposingtheInvisible Kit for you, your students or your organisation? Email us at eti@tacticaltech.org or send us a DM & we will send it to you free of charge so you can master the art of investigation. #WorldPressFreedomDay2023 https://kit.exposingtheinvisible.org/en/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

The spreading of misinformation threatens press freedom. Explore this learning hub to understand misinformation, how it looks, how it is spread & how you can tackle it while grounding yourself in practices that will keep you safe. #WorldPressFreedomDay2023 https://digitalenquirer.org/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

Searching & collecting evidence online -whether it’s about social media data, online company records, website history, or image metadata, could leave digital traces that might put you at risk. #WorldPressFreedomDay. Learn how to assess & address risk: https://kit.exposingtheinvisible.org/en/safety.html

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

There are companies playing a key role in political campaigns & elections worldwide. The #InfluenceIndustry Explorer includes info on 500 of them.
🔍Explore the data by country & work type
🗄️Access databases & sources
💾Download & analyse data
More info: https://influenceindustry.org/en/explorer/companies/

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info_activism, 1 year ago to random

🚨New podcast alert🎙️! Listen to this conversation between Tactical Tech's Louise Hisayasu & Safa Ghnaim & John Mikton & Dan Taylor from the #internationalschoolpodcast about digital privacy, misinformation & how our digital footprints are curated. Listen & subscribe: https://www.theinternationalschoolspodcast.com/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

Tomorrow is #WorldPressFreedomDay.
Raising awareness of digital safety is more important than ever 💻🔒. This #ExposingtheInvisible workshop outline for trainers provides tools & methods journalists & investigators can use according to the risks they face. https://exposingtheinvisible.org/en/workshops/safety-first-workshop/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

"The rival chat apps WhatsApp and Signal have joined forces in a rare show of unity to protest against the online safety bill, which they say could undermine the UK’s privacy and safety."

Article by @alexhern for @guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/apr/18/whatsapp-signal-unite-against-online-safety-bill-privacy-messaging-apps-safety-security-uk

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

At a time of crucial development, digital technologies expose young people to challenges, such as addiction, information pollution & data surveillance.Educators & organisations working with youth, discover our #WhatTheFutureWants initiative & get involved: https://www.theglassroom.org/youth/

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info_activism, 1 year ago to random

"Amidst the rising influence of technology in global politics, particularly in authoritarian regimes, the imperative to acknowledge the political accountability of tech corporations has become increasingly apparent." By Olga Solovyeva for @globalvoices: https://globalvoices.org/2023/04/19/why-tech-companies-can-no-longer-ignore-their-role-in-shaping-politics-and-society/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

"Our two-year investigation suggests that the tech giant Meta is struggling to prevent criminals from using its platforms to buy and sell children for sex."

Long read piece by Katie McQue and Mei-Ling McNamara for The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2023/apr/27/how-facebook-and-instagram-became-marketplaces-for-child-sex-trafficking

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

"…information disorders have been weaponized for political gain, while oppressive governments have tried to control the internet"... "and crackdown on dissidents using digital surveillance as a tactic." Piece by Mong Palatino for @globalvoices
https://advox.globalvoices.org/2023/04/24/underscoring-the-challenges-of-promoting-digital-rights-in-southeast-asia/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

Climate crises, polarisation. It seems like technology both amplifies the root causes of our problems & provides ground-breaking solutions. But do digital technologies change our understanding & responses to crises? Find out more at our digital exhibition: https://everythingfine.org/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

"The impact of artificial intelligences leads us to reflect on human-made visual creations."

Read this piece by @reinohueco & @diegos_lgado for @CCCBLab.

https://lab.cccb.org/en/artificial-intelligences-irrational-images/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

Our personal data is used for political purposes, and it has become a political asset & an instrument for political influence.
📹This animation explains how the "Influence Industry" works & what it means for our democracies. Full video & more languages: https://watch.tacticaltech.org/videos/watch/bfafef1f-0fae-4b32-91f5-e9be8b6f4ebb

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info_activism, 1 year ago to random

"Various psychological studies show that we are more likely to fall for conspiracy theories when we already feel anxious – and this is often surprisingly simple to prime." A piece by @d_a_robson
for @ObserverUK
about how to recognise a conspiracy theory. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/apr/24/fake-or-fact-how-to-recognise-a-conspiracy-theory

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

Embark on this journey and discover the #GAFAMEmpire🚢!

Learn how the 5 Big Tech Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple & Microsoft grew & how they expanded to the health, advertising, gaming, education, robotics & energy sectors.
Explore this project🔎: https://gafam.theglassroom.org/

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

"Extinction Internet is not merely an end-of-the-world phantasy of digital technology". "Extinction Internet marks the end of an era of possibilities and speculations when adaptation is no longer an option."
Download this book by Geert Lovink & @INCAmsterdam

info_activism, 1 year ago to random

Do you feel your phone demands your attention constantly🤳? You’re not alone. Engineers, designers & psychologists optimise every phone feature to keep you hooked. Check this & other #WhatTheFutureWants resources for youth available in 15 languages here➡️
https://theglassroom.org/en/what-the-future-wants/exhibits/how-your-phone-is-devious-by-design/

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