Digital kill switches are security mechanisms designed to remotely disable or delete software, hardware, or data in the event of theft, unauthorized access, or other security threats. Governments around the world have specific legislation based on criteria to decide when to activate the kill switch. However, these decisions are most likely based on social control.
In the digital age, biometric fingerprint technology is at the forefront in the battle for security. It claims to offer unparalleled convenience and is one of the most unprotected ways to pay and be recognized. Biometric fingerprints, unique to each individual, unlock a world where your identity is the key to everything, from your smartphone to banking services. This surveillance technology simplifies verification processes and ensures that major tech companies and governments can access your personal data and assets with just one touch of your finger.
In a time when convenience often outweighs concerns, digital home assistants like Alexa, Google Home, and Siri have found their way into the sanctity of our living spaces. Promising to simplify our lives with voice-activated commands to control our house, play music, or inform us in real-time about news, these devices are now ubiquitous. However, beneath the surface of convenience lies a significant threat to privacy: surveillance.
In an era where sustainability is at the center of global discussions, it's no surprise that the concept of carbon footprint passports is gaining traction. As the world becomes increasingly monitored and travel and transportation are the main means of exercising the right to free movement, tracking individual movements and so-called carbon footprints for travel purposes poses a threat.
Interactive mirrors can be used in your home to inform you right in the morning about your schedule, where and when you need to be (and countless other things)! That really doesn't sound fun. "Smart" mirrors are another example of the obvious tension between technological innovation and privacy. In this blog post, we've discovered why the most sensitive ethical questions revolve around influencing behavior and, of course, data collection.
Under the watchful eye of machines, privacy has become a relic of the past. Surveillance systems embedded in every corner of society control our every move, word, and thought. They censor what they deem as dissidents or promoters of public disorder. The police use this constant surveillance to maintain an iron grip on their subjects and suppress any whisper of rebellion or resistance. Individuality is stifled, conformity is enforced, and dissenting opinions are quickly punished. In this blog post, we will explore the present and future of protesting.
We stand on the brink of a new era: The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and journalism can no longer be stopped and is ushering in a revolution that promises to redefine the way we consume news. As AI-generated news quickly becomes a reality, the media grapple with the impact and opportunities of this transformative technology.
Germany, known for its commitment to democratic principles, has recently experienced a significant development in its security infrastructure. This change revolves around the constitutional protection and raises critical questions about the country's evolution into a surveillance state. In this lecture, we will closely examine these recent changes and their implications for the nation.
Social digital points are not only being introduced in China. Governments worldwide are using mechanisms to collect private and personal data from their citizens to decide which public services they should receive and which not.
In 2020, Mozilla Firefox announced the Social Media Analysis Toolkit (SMAT), which addresses the challenges of manipulated online discourse. Mozilla Fellow Emmi Bevensee co-developed it, and it is a free, user-friendly, and open-source tool designed to investigate digital conversations. SMAT aims to assist activists, journalists, researchers, and other non-profit organizations in navigating censorship by analyzing and visualizing harmful online trends such as hate, misinformation, and disinformation.
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