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‘To benefit humanity,’ all 193 UNESCO members adopt ethical AI guidelines
November 26, 2021 by Ethics in Tech board member Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams Tech ethicists on Friday applauded after all 193 member states of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization adopted the first
Outrage over $10 billion ‘giveaway of galactic proportions’ to Bezos in NDAA
November 17, 2021 by Ethics in Tech board member Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams Progressives on Wednesday slammed what they called a proposed $10 billion handout to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos—the world’s first multi-centibillionaire—in the 2022
Palestinians condemn Israel surveillance revelations as ‘organized state terrorism’
November 8, 2021 by Ethics in Tech board member Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams Activists from Palestinian groups recently designated “terrorist organizations” by Israel’s government expressed outrage and resolve Monday following revelations that their phones were
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Facebook ditches facial recognition system
November 2, 2021 by Ethics in Tech board member Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams Digital rights advocates on Tuesday welcomed Facebook’s announcement that it plans to jettison its facial recognition system, which critics contend is dangerous
Petition: Tell the FTC to Block the Amazon/MGM Merger Deal
Right now, the Federal Trade Commission is considering whether to block Amazon’s proposed $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios. If approved, this deal would bolster Amazon’s unfettered dominance across an ever-growing swath of the U.S.
Tech-watchers say ‘don’t be fooled’ by Facebook name change.
October 28, 2021 by Ethics in Tech board member Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams Tech ethicists and branding professionals on Thursday said consumers should not be hoodwinked by Facebook’s name change, which numerous observers compared to
Twitter admits algorithm favors right-wing politicians
October 22, 2021 by Ethics in Tech board member Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams Contrary to claims by former U.S. President Donald Trump and other right-wing politicians and pundits that Twitter favors posts by liberals, new internal
Don’t be distracted by rebrand, critics warn as Facebook reportedly plans name change
October 20, 2021 by Ethics in Tech board member Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams Digital rights advocates on Wednesday shrugged off reports that Facebook is planning to change its name by accusing the company of attempting
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