Human rights advocates warn of algorithmic bias, legal violations, and other dire consequences of relying on AI to monitor the border By: Monique O. Madan U.S. Customs and Border Protection is trying to build AI-powered border surveillance systems that automate the process of scanning people trying to cross into the U.S., an effort
Audra Diptée, Carleton University In 2011, the world learned of the secret British policy called Operation Legacy that was implemented in the 1950s. The goal of this policy was to remove incriminating documents from former colonies in the months before each one became politically independent. Documents that might embarrass or damage the British
Title: The Wild Men: The Remarkable Story of Britain’s First Labour Government Author: David Torrance In the annals of British political history, few moments are as pivotal yet as understudied as the ascent of the Labour Party to power in the early 20th century. David Torrance’s latest offering, The Wild Men: The Remarkable
Greek landscapes are quite attractive for many digital nomads. Erika Cristina Manno/Shutterstock Jan Bednorz, University of Tartu Many criticise digital nomads for fuelling gentrification and pricing out locals. Social, economic, spatial and cultural segregation between nomads and local communities has already stirred controversy from Canada to the Canary Islands. However, states across the
Sophia Labadi, University of Kent In 2020, the murder of George Floyd in the US served as a catalyst for the global Black Lives Matter movement. It sparked widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism. It also ignited debates about historical symbols of oppression, such as statues of figures associated with racial
Magdalena Frennhoff Larsén, University of Westminster The recent landmark decision in France to inscribe the right to abortion in the constitution serves to protect the law that first legalised abortion in the country in 1975. This law – the so-called Veil law – was championed by Simone Veil, one of France’s most admired
by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist’s Resource At first glance, registering to vote in the U.S. may seem easy: Adults fill out a form and submit it online, in person or through the mail. But getting onto a state’s voter roll — and staying there — can be complicated. It’s also a key reason
Il caso di Ilaria Salis o Filippo Mosca, cittadini italiani detenuti nelle carceri estere sono solo alcuni dei tanti. Ad oggi sono quasi 2.000 i connazionali detenuti, molti dei quali privati dei basilari diritti umani. Ospite di Bruno Carenini, nel quarto episodio della quarta stagione di Windows Interview, è Katia Anedda, Presidentessa dell’Associazione
In the whirlwind of contemporary existence, where individual endeavours grapple with collective tribulations, philanthropy emerges as a luminary of hope and metamorphosis. Through dedicated endeavours, collective actions, and compassionate outreach, philanthropic entities are heralding significant advancements in elevating existences and sculpting communities. This discourse ventures into the quintessence and ramifications of philanthropy, elucidating
Oatawa / Shutterstock Francisco J. Pérez Latre, Universidad de Navarra Disinformation, AI-generated content and fake news pose a serious threat to our democratic processes. With half of the world’s population taking part in more than 80 national elections in 2024 – including European elections in June – independent and trustworthy media outlets are