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Why US public schools’ creepy use of surveillance AI should frighten you
Public schools across the US continue to spend millions implementing AI-powered surveillance solutions alleged to prevent or mitigate violence. The only problem: most of them don’t work. US schools now rival China’s when it comes to ubiquitous surveillance, yet our students remain at the highest risk for violence among developed nations. дальше »
2019-7-24 01:18 | |
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After endless conflicts, an entrepreneurial ecosystem blooms in Iraq
You’ll have to cut Iraq some slack for being late to the tech startup party. Since at least the early 2000s, the country was the embodiment of civil war, violence, and protracted armed conflicts. дальше »
2019-7-19 14:45 | |
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Bitcoin and Voluntaryism – Where Libertarian Philosophy Meets Crypto
For the uninitiated, voluntaryism is a philosophy based on consent. In the simplest terms it says: “If it’s not voluntary, it’s not moral. ” This basic statement is often countered with “Yes, but not everyone agrees on that, some people use violence to get what they want. дальше »
2019-7-18 06:30 | |
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Deepnudes developer shuts it down, but the damage is done
There’s no positive use case for developing an app with the sole purpose of using AI to predict what a clothed woman, in an image, would look like nude – full stop. Developing such an app, as did the person(s) responsible for Deepnudes, is an act of hate and an attack on women. дальше »
2019-6-28 02:09 | |
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Neuroscientists scanned radicals’ brains to determine what makes them turn violent
The young man sitting in the waiting room of our neuroimaging facility wearing skinny jeans and trainers looked like a typical Spanish 20-year-old of Moroccan origin. Yassine* was bouncy, chatting up the research assistants, and generally in good spirits. дальше »
2019-6-27 18:53 | |
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You can’t offer to murder cops on Reddit unless you’re on r/TheDonald
Reddit has a very specific policy prohibiting people from threatening bodily harm or attempting to incite violence. It uses this policy as the basis for banning individual accounts, discussion threads, and whole subreddits. дальше »
2019-6-25 03:56 | |
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“Gotta Recruit ’em While Their Skulls Still Soft”: U.S. Army Promotes Toddler in Army Helmet singing “the Army Song”
By CCN Markets: The U. S. Army Twitter account got some mixed reactions from an adorable, but questionable video upload Saturday. The Army’s official Twitter posted a video of a toddler, too young to pronounce a single word correctly, singing “the Army song. дальше »
2019-6-17 18:26 | |
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Falls for Snapchat but Should Investors Pile In?
By CCN: Arnold Schwarzenegger, star of “The Terminator” (and nothing else lately), found himself the victim of an assault at an event in South Africa. While attending “Arnold Classic Africa” in Johannesburg, which features a wide array of sporting events and physical activities, the 71-year-old “Last Action Hero” was filming participants when he received a flying kick to the back by an unknown assailant. дальше »
2019-5-19 00:45 | |
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Facebook Sets Ugly Precedent by Censoring Alex Jones
By CCN: Facebook announced today that it’s banning some of its most bombastic pundits for violating its policies against dangerous or violent individuals and organizations. Those banned included InfoWars founder Alex Jones and InfoWars lieutenant Paul Joseph Watson. дальше »
2019-5-3 00:40 | |
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What’s behind the curious serenading of cybercriminals in Nigerian hip-hop?
Singers use artistic conventions to construct marketable music personas. However, that’s not the full picture. In the US, for example, most American hip-hop and rap songs are also a reflection of the artistes’ living experiences and social communities. дальше »
2019-4-29 17:14 | |
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Analysts: New Zealand Tragedy ‘Stunned Markets,’ Launched Gold Past $1,300
In the wake of a historically dreadful shooting in New Zealand, one of the statistically safest countries in the world, you would be forgiven for thinking that financial markets would be reeling from the horror of seeing 49 people gunned down. дальше »
2019-3-16 00:43 | |
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Indian police are arresting students for playing PUBG during exam season
I’m sorry to report that the headline isn’t a weak attempt at humor: according to The Times of India, the west Indian city of Rajkot has seen at least 10 students arrested by local police for playing the popular Battle Royale game, Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), after it was banned in several districts in the state of Gujarat last week. дальше »
2019-3-14 14:37 | |
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The UK government is looking to criminalize unsolicited dick pics
Although apps like Tinder set out to make dating easier by putting hundreds of options only a swipe away, they also carry a greater risk of non-consensual interactions and new opportunities for perpetrators to target and abuse victims. дальше »
2019-3-7 16:39 | |
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Our relationship with dick pics is complicated
Why do men send dick pics? Some research and popular commentary suggests it’s for reasons of narcissism and over-confidence. Some men no doubt send them in the hopes of receiving a nude photo in kind, or because they genuinely believe that’s what women desire. дальше »
2019-2-21 12:00 | |
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YouTube is cracking down on dangerous pranks and stunts like the Bird Box challenge
YouTube has published new policies for its video platform that state it won’t allow content depicting dangerous pranks and stunts like the Bird Box and Tide Pod challenges. Good. The company wants to prevent creators from engaging in these activities and from encouraging viewers to participate. дальше »
2019-1-16 09:05 | |
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Yellow Vests in France Planning a Bank Run to Collapse the Euro
If ever anyone wished they could turn back the clock it would be wildly unpopular and “elitist” French President Macron. His decision to raise fuel tariffs in November has mushroomed and his country has succumbed to a wave of protests and violence the likes not seen since the 1960s. дальше »
2019-1-9 04:00 | |
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On the 12th Day Coinbase Donates $25,000 Worth of Bitcoin to Help Domestic Violence Victims
CoinSpeaker On the 12th Day Coinbase Donates $25,000 Worth of Bitcoin to Help Domestic Violence Victims In Coinbase they decided to end their 12 days long feature with the announcement about what crypto can do now and their hopes for a more inclusive blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-22 17:56 | |
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A Heartbroken Mother Hopes President Trump Will Exonerate Ross Ulbricht
Lyn Ulbricht, the mother of convicted Silk Road administrator Ross Ulbricht, has expressed hope that U. S. president Donald Trump will pardon her son. Ulbricht’s family believes that Ross didn’t receive a fair trial and his sentencing was extremely harsh for a crime that didn’t involve violence. дальше »
2018-12-21 09:00 | |
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Wendy McElroy: From Drugs to Gold and Prostitution, the Blockchain Minimizes Violence
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 5: Saving the World Through Anarchism Chapter 11, Part 9 From Drugs to Gold and Prostitution, the Blockchain Minimizes Violence The most obvious objection to relying on self-defense…and restitution to prevent and rectify rights violations, is that these measures will be inadequate to deter criminals…Most people […] The post Wendy McElroy: From Drugs to Gold and Prostitution, the Blockchain Minimizes Violence appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-12-15 19:00 | |
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Children’s Lives and School Safety (C.L.A.S.S) to use Electroneum (ETN) as a Payment Method
Americans for C. L. A. S. S (Children’s Lives and School Safety), Andrew Pollack’s Charity has recently started a $50 million fundraising campaign that aims at eliminating school shootings. The campaign aims at raising $1 million per-state to help Americans for C. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:41 | |
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Sexual violence should never be the goal of a video game
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect people against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. **Trigger warning** The following article describes graphic sexual violence against women in video games. дальше »
2018-12-4 13:22 | |
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Hate speech is still too easy to find on social media
Shortly after the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, I noticed that the word “Jews” was trending on Twitter. As a social media researcher and educator, I became concerned that the violence would spread online, as it has in the past. дальше »
2018-11-22 12:26 | |
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India’s plans to censor streaming services like Netflix are a mess
While India is home to the world’s largest film industry and one of the planet’s largest audiences for cinema, it’s also constantly struggling with the challenge of censoring movies. Things have gotten more complicated in the past few years with the rise of international streaming video platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. дальше »
2018-11-16 15:19 | |
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Following Tommy Robinson’s PayPal Ban, Controversial Reporter Looks To Bitcoin For Payments
Following PayPal Ban, Far Right Reporter Tommy Robinson Looks To Bitcoin Controversial far-right reporter and activist Tommy Robinson was recently banned by PayPal for not following user guidelines. He was the former leader of the unpopular English Defense League. дальше »
2018-11-12 05:50 | |
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Killing a suffragette in Red Dead Redemption 2 says more about you than Rockstar
Players are increasingly resorting to violence against a certain female character in Red Dead Redemption 2. In this case, I’m convinced the problem isn’t Rockstar Games. Rockstar games do not generally fall under the umbrella of what one might call “safe” video games. дальше »
2018-11-7 00:20 | |
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Blockchain Verification and Decentralized Subversion in Cambodia
Season 2 of Distributed Dialogues has begun, and a general theme will be the connection of major, real-world problems to possible solutions using blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:41 | |
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Rwanda Uses Blockchain To Track And Prevent Conflict-Mined Metals
Could blockchain technology be the answer to stopping violence surrounding conflict materials? Rwandan companies dealing in tantalum (and tantalum-containing products) can now use a blockchain-based supply chain platform developed by Circulor to test the idea. дальше »
2018-10-18 23:17 | |
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Bitcoin and Paranoia: How Fear Fuels All Financial Systems and Crypto Is No Exception
Fear Fuels All Financial Systems, Bitcoin Is No Exception Financial structures that have ever worked for masses are that which are decided by courts and enforced by a threat of violence. “The IRS relies on a system of voluntary compliance which means that individuals are responsible for reporting and calculating their own tax obligations.” Less […] дальше »
2018-10-2 20:51 | |
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The ‘female blackout’ protest didn’t work — it silenced women
Over the weekend, a viral post flooded women’s Facebook inboxes urging them to participate in a “blackout” on Facebook. Women were asked to protest against domestic violence and spread awareness of the issue by replacing their profile pictures with a completely black image and leave the social media platform for 13 hours. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:09 | |
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Bans aren’t the answer to problematic social media accounts
Across the United States, millions of progressives and proponents for equality cheered (or at least had a good chuckle) earlier this month when Facebook, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube collectively banned alt-right conspiracy theorist and hate speech-spewing Alex Jones from their respective platforms. дальше »
2018-9-29 15:30 | |
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Displaced Communities Are Finding Hope Through Blockchain and NGOs
A number of humanitarian groups and affiliated NGOs are beginning to rely on blockchain to help empower and aid refugees. Summer estimates from the United Nations put the number of displaced persons across the world at more than 68 million. дальше »
2018-9-27 23:00 | |
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Biking Across America, Crypto Cyclists Look to Raise $1 Million for Charity
Crypto, charity and cycling. It’s an unlikely triad, but two fitness enthusiasts-turned-crypto philanthropists believe that, taken in combination, the three can drive positive change. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:42 | |
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Social media activism is a threat to Uganda’s President
Social media activism is a threat to Uganda’s Museveni President Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda with authoritarian firmness for the last 32 years. But even his most ardent supporters were shocked by the ferocity with which his security forces recently meted out violence on journalists and supporters of Robert Kyagulanyi, a musician-turned-politician popularly known as Bobi Wine. дальше »
2018-9-7 10:06 | |
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Counterpoint: ‘All men are trash’ is hate speech
When I woke up this morning I didn’t think I’d start my day off defending white male privilege. But there’s an “all men are trash” discussion playing out on TNW’s social media accounts, and I have some thoughts. дальше »
2018-9-7 23:53 | |
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Olympics Committee President rejects esports as ‘promoting violence’
Were you, like me, curious to see if esports would make it as far as the Olympics? It seemed like it was at least possible — everyone appeared to be pretty receptive. But this weekend, at least one major Olympics official expressed their dislike of the idea, which may be enough to put a stop to that idea. дальше »
2018-9-5 01:29 | |
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Electoral Agency and Banks in Kenya to Use Blockchain Technology
The electoral agency of Kenya is planning to utilize blockchain technology with an intention to bring greater transparency and integrity to voting. East Africa’s largest economy also wants the technology to be used to enable presidential candidates to securely access the results. дальше »
2018-8-25 16:29 | |
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Wow! Kenya to use Blockchain for Transparency in Elections
Kenya is East Africa’s biggest economy that became a multi-party democracy in 1991. Since then there have been claims of widespread rigging of elections and violence surrounding the issue. Raila Odinga, leader of the opposition questioned and rejected the results of last two elections for the presidential post. дальше »
2018-8-23 23:36 | |
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Wendy McElroy: The Jiu-Jitsu of Crypto – Personal Freedom vs Social Change
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 9, Part 7 The Jiu-Jitsu of Crypto: Personal Freedom vs Social Change. It is often assumed that power derives from violence and can be controlled only by greater violence. дальше »
2018-8-18 18:00 | |
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Curing the Disease of Control with Taoism and Crypto-Anarchy
Many people lust for control. They need to control objects, animals, and people. This need for domination leads some to use violence to sate their urges. Their blind obedience to control unlocks a pathology that destroys their thinking faculties. дальше »
2018-8-15 06:55 | |
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Indie Games Are On The Rise, Bringing Innovation and Creativity to Gaming
Over the past few decades, video game popularity has soared along with its media attention – particularly the topic of whether violent video games lead to increased violence in the real world. Most research, however, concludes no direct, definitive link between them. дальше »
2018-8-2 15:28 | |
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