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by Christian
Wed 28. Jan 2026, 10:09
Forum: JPIC
Topic: Forgotten and drowned out crises
Replies: 0
Views: 15

Forgotten and drowned out crises

The global organization CARE is committed to fighting poverty and protecting human dignity. It publishes an annual status report on those crisis hotspots around the world that are often drowned out and pushed into the background as a result of “important” global reporting. I think it's worth taking ...
by Christian
Wed 10. Sep 2025, 12:32
Forum: Communication
Topic: WhatsApp has serious security flaws
Replies: 0
Views: 6835

WhatsApp has serious security flaws

Former WhatsApp security boss in lawsuit likens Meta’s culture to a “cult”

“It’s private,” one ad campaign featuring the former cast of the Modern Family TV show says. “On Whatsapp, no one can see or hear your personal messages … not even us,” a different series of ads declares.
On Monday, the ...
by Christian
Sun 17. Aug 2025, 10:00
Forum: JPIC
Topic: A study shows: Social media is probably beyond saving
Replies: 0
Views: 11173

A study shows: Social media is probably beyond saving

For years, platforms, governments, and researchers have been trying to get a handle on the negative effects of social media. But filter bubbles, toxic debates, polarization, and radicalization are not as easy to curb as some might think.
A recent study by Petter Törnberg and Maik Larooij from the ...
by Christian
Fri 25. Jul 2025, 08:08
Forum: JPIC
Topic: Fake News recognition
Replies: 0
Views: 13056

Fake News recognition

Fake news and misinformation are increasingly becoming a threat to our civil society. Various political and anarchist groups are trying to undermine the social fabric, cohesion and solidarity, spreading chaos, anger and fear and exploiting these for their own ends. It is therefore important that lay ...
by Christian
Tue 15. Jul 2025, 10:06
Forum: JPIC
Topic: Solar cooker for Africa
Replies: 0
Views: 11511

Solar cooker for Africa

A solar cooker is a device which uses the energy of direct sunlight to heat, cook or pasteurize drink and other food materials. Many solar cookers currently in use are relatively inexpensive, low-tech devices, although some are as powerful or as expensive as traditional stoves,[1] and advanced ...
by Christian
Tue 8. Jul 2025, 12:27
Forum: Pinboard
Topic: Meta (Facebook, etc.) uses private photos for AI training
Replies: 0
Views: 16615

Meta (Facebook, etc.) uses private photos for AI training

Facebook users take note: Meta has been training its AI programs for a long time using photos and videos uploaded to Facebook and Instagram. But now it apparently wants access to users' unpublished photos as well.
Once again, we must all realize that there are no free services on the Internet. Even ...
by Christian
Tue 8. Jul 2025, 12:16
Forum: Pinboard
Topic: The hidden dark side of Facebook and Meta
Replies: 0
Views: 13880

The hidden dark side of Facebook and Meta

Sarah Wynn-Williams worked for Meta as a senior executive for six years. She accompanied Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg on trips, maintained contacts with heads of government, and was involved in crucial internal discussions. In her book, she not only describes her growing alienation from the ...

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