Q&A: Israel"s democracy protests—what happens next?
The massive pro-democracy protests that shook Israel since January 2023, when its right-wing government introduced so-called "judicial reforms," have quieted down for a while. The country's legislature is on a break. But the government headed by Benj.....»»
Essays on democracy draw attention to critical threats, explore safeguards ahead of Jan. 6
Following the events of Jan. 6, 2021—when a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an effort to interrupt the certification process of the 2020 presidential election—experts began to question how to protect the next presidential electio.....»»
Neil Young and Joni Mitchell return to Spotify after two-year protests
Both Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have allowed their music to return to Spotify, some two years after they pulled their entire catalogs in protest at COVID disinformation, and Apple Music trolled the service … more….....»»
War survey: 83% of Israeli NGOs impacted, mixed responses to government aid, surge in foreign support
A survey conducted at the Hebrew University by Prof. Michal Almog-Bar, head of the Institute for the Study of Civil Society and Philanthropy, in collaboration with Civil Leadership, the umbrella organization of nonprofit organizations in Israel, anal.....»»
Apple protests criticism that it"s not complying with EU laws
Apple has told an official hearing of the European Commission that it has fully complied with the new Digital Markets Act, despite complaints from rivals.Apple claims that it is in compliance with EU DMANow that the Digital Markets Act is fully in fo.....»»
Bill that could ban TikTok passes in House despite constitutional concerns
US much closer to banning TikTok, despite users' protests. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill with a vote of 352–65 that could block TikTok in.....»»
Another Apple research lab opening in China, for new materials and technologies
The bulk of Apple’s new product development work takes place in Cupertino, but the company has a number of research labs around the world. Locations include China, France, Israel, Japan, Sweden and the UK. The company has today announced plan.....»»
Q&A: How will generative artificial intelligence affect political advertising in 2024?
It's estimated that $12 billion will be spent on political ads this election cycle—30% more than in 2020. The sheer volume of ads is remarkable, and there is vast potential to use this political information to contribute to democracy: to reach more.....»»
Hostage crisis poses dilemma for Israel and offers a path to victory for Hamas
Hostage crisis poses dilemma for Israel and offers a path to victory for Hamas.....»»
Self-immolation and other "spectacular" protests: How impactful are they?
On Feb. 25, United States Air Force member Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C.. The 25-year-old, who was in uniform, live-streamed what he called his "extreme act of protest against the genocide of the P.....»»
Vast majority views disinformation as a threat to democracy and social cohesion, German study finds
According to 84% of people in Germany, misinformation that is deliberately spread online is a big or even a very big threat to German society. Moreover, 81% believe that disinformation jeopardizes democracy and social cohesion. Those are the findings.....»»
Reddit admits more moderator protests could hurt its business
Losing third-party tools "could harm our moderators’ ability to review content..." Enlarge (credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Reddit filed to go public on Thursday (PDF), revealing various details of th.....»»
Using three AI protein prediction tools, study uncovers new wrinkles in the folding story of "orphan" proteins
When Profs. Joel Sussman and Israel Silman were asked to mentor Chinese students online during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last thing they expected to come out of the experience was highly innovative research on protein evolution that could change our.....»»
The best weapons in Helldivers 2
You can't spread democracy without a powerful gun in your hands in Helldivers 2. These are the best weapons to get you through your next nail-biting mission......»»
It may be too late to stop the great election disinformation campaigns of 2024 but we at least have to try
Global liberal democracy faces a near-unprecedented list of digital threats in 2024 as the increasing exploitation of AI and the rampant spread of disinformation threaten the integrity of elections in more than 60 countries. And we are woefully unpre.....»»
Researcher: The war in Gaza is wiping out Palestine"s education and knowledge systems
Gaza's education system has suffered significantly since Israel's bombardment and assault on the strip began. Last month, Israel blew up Gaza's last standing university, Al-Israa University......»»
Climate change is fueling the disappearance of the Aral Sea. It"s taking residents" livelihoods, too
Toxic dust storms, anti-government protests, the fall of the Soviet Union—for generations, none of it has deterred Nafisa Bayniyazova and her family from making a living growing melons, pumpkins and tomatoes on farms around the Aral Sea......»»
“Don’t let them drop us!” Landline users protest AT&T copper retirement plan
California hears protests as AT&T seeks end to Carrier of Last Resort obligation. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | CalypsoArt) AT&T's application to end its landline phone obligations in California is drawing protest from.....»»
Report recommends shutting down Israel"s Ministry for Combatting Antisemitism
On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University presents its third "For a Righteous Cause" Annual Report......»»
Apple wins early battle against NSO after suing spyware mercenaries for attacking iPhone users
Apple has won an early battle against the NSO Group in court today. Apple sued the Pegasus spyware maker in November 2021, but the Israel-based firm has been trying to export Apple’s lawsuit to its home turf. Apple’s early victory comes in the.....»»
Apple"s legal fight against Pegasus spyware maker won"t move to Israel
Pegasus spyware developer NSO Group's bid to move Apple's lawsuit against it to Israel has been denied, with the ruling judge saying the spyware firm's arguments don't overrule the challenges that Apple would face should it move.NSO GroupApple filed.....»»