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Tech activists write code to save migrants
Reuters, Published on 27/02/2024
» LONDON - When a migrant rescue non-profit asked Nik Zemke if he could design an app to pinpoint ships in distress in the Mediterranean, the German web developer headed to a hackers' convention to look for like-minded volunteers.
Hong Kong's top court backs same-sex civil unions
Published on 05/09/2023
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s top court ruled on Tuesday in favour of same-sex partnerships including civil unions but stopped short of granting full marriage rights in a partial win for the territory’s LGBTQ community.
Who checks the fact checkers?
Life, James Hein, Published on 30/08/2023
» The information landscape has changed a great deal over the past five years. Back in the 1990s, information exchange was mostly between academics and IT people. The majority of the information was accurate and typically scientific or technical in nature. The communication was polite and debates were just that, debates. It was an inclusive community, though in some cases you were required to stick to the topic at hand. Then came the social media platforms.
US lawyer sorry after ChatGPT creates 'bogus' cases
AFP, Published on 09/06/2023
» NEW YORK - What happened when a US lawyer used ChatGPT to prepare a court filing? The artificial intelligence program invented fake cases and rulings, leaving the attorney rather red-faced.
Illicit bank accounts face legal crackdown
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2023
» The Finance Ministry has instructed the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) to find ways to tackle fraudsters' use of nominees to open bank accounts, says the ministry's permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.
Musk spends years silencing critics, wants free speech on Twitter
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/04/2022
» If Elon Musk can take over Twitter Inc, his biggest promise is to transform it into a platform for free speech with few restrictions — something he calls “essential to a functioning democracy.” But Musk, who is famously sensitive to criticism, has a mixed record on championing the cause.
Trump claims mirror conspiracy-pushing website
AFP, Published on 01/12/2016
» WASHINGTON - Some of the most incendiary claims made by Donald Trump -- both before and after his election -- appear to be based on a US website denounced as a purveyor of hoaxes and conspiracy theories.
Cyber security laws - in flux, but set to flex
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 10/08/2016
» Eight new cyber stability and security bills continue to go through various stages of deliberation. Of particular note to the Thai public are the Cyber Stability and Computer Crimes act, both of which have raised concerns among many activists and watchdog groups who continue to speak out against many specific sections in both bills, which they interpret will potentially allow the government to control civil and privacy rights, and which Life reported on last month.
Huge FBI facial recognition database flawed: audit
AFP, Published on 16/06/2016
» WASHINGTON - A facial recognition database compiled by the FBI has more than 400 million images to help criminal investigations, but lacks adequate safeguards for accuracy and privacy protection, a congressional audit shows.
Google bans payday loans, starting in July
AFP, Published on 12/05/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Search giant Google said Wednesday it is banning ads for payday loans, quick money that comes with extremely high interest rates that can quickly plunge a borrower into financial distress.