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The drafters of the Constitution recognized that restricting the government from violating privacy is essential for a free society. That's why the Fourth Amendment exists. The StingRay clearly violates these standards.
Who consumes the most alcohol? How has consumption changed over time? And what are the health impacts?
It's time to shed light on the technical methods and business practices behind third-party tracking. For journalists, policy makers, and concerned consumers, this paper will demystify the fundamentals of third-party tracking, explain the scope of the problem, and suggest ways for users and legislation to fight back…
Two Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes crashed shortly after takeoff, on October 28, 2018 near Jakarta, Indonesia and March 10, 2019, near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The disasters cost the lives of 346 passengers and crew. Black box data recovered from the two planes indicate that bad engineering practices and surprisingly simple…
Hepatitis C has become so widespread that experts are calling on doctors to screen all adults 18 to 79, even those with no known risk factors or symptoms.
USC researchers analyzed thousands of tweets and found that social bots frequently shared false information about cannabis’s health benefits.
Transparency is at the heart of everything we do at Twitter. That’s why we routinely disclose datasets of information operations we can reliably link to state actors.
Which countries are net importers and exports of emissions? How much CO2 is ‘offshored’?
Delegates of the Nebraska Farm Bureau, which represents 58,000 member families, voted nearly-unanimously on a voice vote to formally endorse the right of its constituents to repair the products they own, and set strong standards for any legislation or agreement with equipment manufacturers.
Why personalized news recommendations and privacy are not mutually exclusive
An update on the proposed acquisition of Public Interest Registry (PIR) by Ethos Capital and where ICANN was in the process in December 2019.
The “social contract” is a one-way street. You pay your taxes or go to jail. In return, the government may or may not provide some of those services you
The majority of the police forces that answered questions by AlgorithmWatch said they use or plan to introduce face recognition. Use cases vary greatly across countries, but almost all have in common their lack of transparency.
It has been widely reported, and generally criticized, that the Internet Society (ISOC) has entered into an agreement to sell Public Interest Registry (PIR) which operates the .ORG TLD, to a VC firm called Ethos Capital for a reported $1.135 Billion dollars. I've disclosed in previous issues of #AxisOfEasy that I…
Part 2 in a series. (See also Part 1: The Great Dot Org Heist.) Updates: Moz letter, El Reg, registry agreement, ISOC forum + letter, Wyden Ethos Capital seems on track to complete their takeover …
Increasing crop yields is crucial to improve food security, living standards, and reduce human impacts on the environment.
Since 2023, an average of 62% of Americans report owning stock, a rebound after more than a decade of lower readings.
TikTok is the world's leading destination for short-form mobile videos. Our mission is to capture and present the world's creativity, knowledge, and moments that matter in everyday life. TikTok empowers everyone to be a creator directly from their smartphones, and is committed to building a community by encouraging…
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, and business professionals.
Updates: EFF letter, PIR’s update; IGP’s insider take; ICANN resolution; Ways to act, Reg essay x2, Ohashi, Tim Berners-Lee response; Letters from ISOC(😇), Ethos(🌈), and…
The findings of this analysis paint a nuanced picture of just how prevalent political speech is among U.S. adults on Twitter.
Oscar Wilde once said, “it’s an odd thing but anyone who disappears is said to be in San Francisco.” Indeed, with the weather, view, and diversity, San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the U.S. But then, every city has a dark side, and San Francisco is no exception. San Francisco, as […]
Losing the News: The Decimation of Local News and the Search for Solutions lays out the devastating impact of the shrinking and consolidation of local news outlets.
