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The Zambian government's cancellation of global digital rights conference RightsCon is a direct attack on freedom of expression and assembly.

Organizers canceled the event just days before thousands were set to descend on Lusaka to discuss issues at the intersection of technology and human rights.

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Videos on social media show officers from ICE and CBP using facial recognition technology on people in the field. One expert described the practice as “pure dystopian creep.”

Art-music master Brian Eno is the composer of what might be one of the most-heard pieces of music in history, even if much of the world doesn’t necessarily process it as a piece of music. Eno made the...

The emissions from individual AI text, image, and video queries seem small—until you add up what the industry isn’t tracking and consider where it’s heading next.

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Meta previously lost its shit at 404 Media when we reported that someone had paired facial recognition tech with the company's smart glasses. Now Meta is building the invasive technology itself.

As India and Pakistan face escalating tensions, a parallel war plays out online. Surabhi Srivastava and Sana Naqvi reflect on the deep impact of digital misinformation and the urgent need to respond.

The bogus ads show politicians with black eyes and make claims of major scandals for Pierre Poilievre and Doug Ford.

Canadians reported long lines as polling stations opened for advance voting on Friday. Advance polls will be open again 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. nationwide Saturday through Monday.

Navigating a federal election can feel overwhelming, especially with so much happening in politics. From analyzing party platforms and key issues to getting to know the candidates, there’s a lot to…

Estimates by European institutions and academics say over half a million non-combatants have died during the Tigray conflict as a result of a government blockade that kept out humanitarian aid

The pandemic spurred a national conversation about our most vulnerable — you wouldn’t know it from this election.

Asian grocery stores are a lifeline to the communities they serve. But store owners say the prospect of sweeping tariffs are threatening their ability to stock up on goods and keep prices affordable.

For 15 years, Mozilla Festival has been the home for big ideas, bold conversations, and the movement for a better internet. From November 7th to 9th, we’re bringing that energy back to Barcelona, and ...

We explored the political conversation on Reddit, specifically the largest Canadian subreddit, r/Canada, in the days leading up to the federal election being called.

For 15 years, Mozilla Festival has been the home for big ideas, bold conversations, and the movement for a better internet. From November 7th to 9th, we’re bringing that energy back to Barcelona, and ...

The accounts are pumping out thousands of posts about the Canadian economy and alleged support within Canada for U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threat.