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Navigating the Information Jungle: Social Media, Disinformation, and Political Polarization
Brief #93 – Technology Policy Brief
by Inijah Quadri
Disinformation is an orchestrated campaign designed to propagate lies, distortions, and half-truths…
Is that Hotel or Airbnb Really Clean, Sunny and Well-Appointed?
Brief #92 – Technology Policy Brief
by Mindy Spatt
With the rise in online reviews we have seen that bad actors can manipulate or fake reviews to deceive consumers for their own benefit. In the meantime, how can you protect yourself?
Book Review: Traffic: Genius, Rivalry and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral, Ben Smith, Penguin Press, N.Y., 2023.
Brief #92 – Technology Policy Brief
by Mindy Spatt
Ben Smith describes how the founders of upstart news sites like Gawker and the Huffington Post started off racing to post breaking, under-reported news and ended up in a race for online traffic.
Google Profits from Barriers to Abortion Access
Brief #91 – Technology Policy Brief
by Mindy Spatt
A Google search for abortion services will often serve up just the opposite- ‘Pregnancy Crisis Centers’ and other fake clinics dedicated to preventing abortions rather than providing them.
Fintech Loans: Breakthrough in Payday Lending or Just Another Way to Bilk Consumers?
Brief #91 – Technology Policy
by Mindy Spatt
Earned Wage Access app users are living paycheck to paycheck, and being sucked into loans that hide their full costs, which can add up to the same 400 percent APR payday lenders charge.
Expanded Border Technology Raises Human Rights Concerns
Brief #90 – Technology Policy
by Steve Piazza
The 4th Amendment, amongst other things, protects civilians against warrantless actions by the government.
Safeguarding Personal Data: Navigating Technology and Our Human Rights to Privacy in the Age of Information
Brief #89 – Technology Policy
by Inijah Quadri
As personal data, preferences, and activities are routinely collected, stored, and analyzed by various entities, significant privacy concerns arise.
Important Tech Accountability Measures in California May Get Picked Up by Congress
Brief #88 – Technology Policy
by Mindy Spratt
Two measures being considered by the California State Legislature would rein in egregious practices by tech companies that critics have long complained about.
Navigating the Complexities of Content Moderation: Strategies and Challenges in the Digital Age
Brief #87 – Technology Policy
by Inijah Quadri
Content moderation is the process of monitoring and filtering user-generated content to ensure that it adheres to a platform’s guidelines and community standards.
Expanded Border Technology Raises Human Rights Concerns
Brief #90 – Technology Policy
by Steve Piazza
The 4th Amendment, amongst other things, protects civilians against warrantless actions by the government.
Safeguarding Personal Data: Navigating Technology and Our Human Rights to Privacy in the Age of Information
Brief #89 – Technology Policy
by Inijah Quadri
As personal data, preferences, and activities are routinely collected, stored, and analyzed by various entities, significant privacy concerns arise.
Important Tech Accountability Measures in California May Get Picked Up by Congress
Brief #88 – Technology Policy
by Mindy Spratt
Two measures being considered by the California State Legislature would rein in egregious practices by tech companies that critics have long complained about.
Navigating the Complexities of Content Moderation: Strategies and Challenges in the Digital Age
Brief #87 – Technology Policy
by Inijah Quadri
Content moderation is the process of monitoring and filtering user-generated content to ensure that it adheres to a platform’s guidelines and community standards.
The Battle Over Gig Worker Protections Heads to the California Supreme Court and the US Senate
Brief #86 – Technology Policy
by Mindy Spatt
Rideshare companies have won the latest round in their fight to stop California’s gig worker protection legislation from becoming law.
The Challenge in Regulating AI
Brief #85 – Technology Policy
by Steve Piazza
Since artificial technology (AI) technology is relatively new, policy regarding the appropriate use of it is still evolving. Domestically and abroad, actions have been taken to minimize any of the harm that may ensue due to possible misuse.
Congress Tries to Tame Big Tech: Anti-Trust, Content Regulation, and Privacy Protection: Part I
Brief #84 – Technology Policy
by Inijah Quadri
This Brief introduces a new series of U.S. RESIST NEWS reports on the challenges involved in regulating big tech.
Meta’s Oversight Board Invites Comments on Martyrs
Brief #83 – Technology Policy
by Mindy Spatt
Meta’s Oversight Board has taken public comments on the way its platforms treat the Arabic word “Shaheed”, often deleting it from posts by posters Meta has deemed dangerous.
Re-Energizing the Nations’ EV Infrastructure
Brief #82 – Technology Policy
by Steve Piazza
The bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed back in November, 2021 has reportedly already provided funding for over 20,000 projects related to strengthening the nation’s present and future transportation and energy needs. Beyond providing support for more traditional activities focusing on highways and bridges, the law has paved the way for advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technologies.
Banning TikTok Won’t Make the Data Safe
Brief #81 – Technology Policy
by Mindy Spatt
TikTok is under attack from all sides. The Biden Administration is threatening to ban the app altogether, the Justice department is investigating it, advocates say it is dangerous to children, a school district is suing, and governments in the US and the UK won’t allow their workers to use it.