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How can social media enhance public security? Horizon 2020 EU project coordinated by Prof Jon Coaffee - from July 2016.

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Twitter whistleblower alleges ‘egregious deficiencies’ in security measures theguardian.com/technology/2…
Twitter whistleblower alleges ‘egregious deficiencies’ in security measures

Twitter whistleblower alleges ‘egregious deficiencies’ in security measures

Peiter Zatko says company deceived users, board members and the federal government about the strength of its security measures

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Facial recognition firms should take a look in the mirror theguardian.com/commentisfre…
It’s about time facial recognition tech firms took a look in the mirror | John Naughton

It’s about time facial recognition tech firms took a look in the mirror | John Naughton

Clearview AI was fined for using internet-sourced images of UK residents in its database – but not before police forces used its service

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Is media platform Nextdoor a friend in need or a vigilante nightmare? | Social media | The Guardian theguardian.com/media/2022/m…
Is media platform Nextdoor a friend in need or a vigilante nightmare?

Is media platform Nextdoor a friend in need or a vigilante nightmare?

The fast-growing media platform claims its mission is to foster community spirit – which it mainly does. But can it control the spread of misinformation?

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The question of how cities can be more sustainable has never been more important. Tying in with the Resonate Festival’s theme of Futures, @DrJRLClarke (@IGSD_UoW) discusses challenges for making cities more resilient, equitable and sustainable youtu.be/yHuBn3dCNA8
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Why is Facebook shutting down its facial recognition system and deleting ‘faceprints’? theguardian.com/technology/2…
Why is Facebook shutting down its facial recognition system and deleting ‘faceprints’?

Why is Facebook shutting down its facial recognition system and deleting ‘faceprints’?

The social media giant is putting a stop to its technology that identifies people in photos. We look at what prompted the move and what it means for users

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Social media giants increase global child safety after UK regulations introduced theguardian.com/media/2021/s…
Social media giants increase global child safety after UK regulations introduced

Social media giants increase global child safety after UK regulations introduced

TikTok, Twitter and Facebook among companies bringing in new measures worldwide that protect children

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How American Law Lets Feds Spy On WhatsApp Without Needing To Say Why forbes.com/sites/thomasbrews…
Police Want Your Smart Speaker—Here's Why | WIRED wired.com/story/star-witness…
Police Want Your Smart Speaker—Here's Why

Police Want Your Smart Speaker—Here's Why

Requests are rising from law enforcement for information on the devices, which can include internet queries, food orders, and overheard conversations.

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Chicago police monitor social media as crime-fighting strategy; Columbia professor, American Civil Liberties Union urge caution - ABC7 Chicago abc7chicago.com/chicago-poli…
Chicago police monitor social media as crime-fighting strategy; sociologist, ACLU urge caution

Chicago police monitor social media as crime-fighting strategy; sociologist, ACLU urge caution

As Chicago police monitor social media as a crime-fighting strategy, some are concerned about the ethics surrounding their approach.

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The power and danger of social media for law enforcement -- GCN gcn.com/articles/2020/07/31/…
Met use software which can be deployed to see if ethnic groups 'specialise' in areas of crime theguardian.com/uk-news/2020…
Met uses software that can be deployed to see if ethnic groups 'specialise' in areas of crime

Met uses software that can be deployed to see if ethnic groups 'specialise' in areas of crime

Exclusive: Origins software produced by Trevor Phillips’s firm allows users to profile suspects, says company

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China's Great Firewall descends on Hong Kong internet users theguardian.com/world/2020/j…

China's Great Firewall descends on Hong Kong internet users

Residents rush to erase digital footprints as law gives police powers over online activity

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The Trump administration wants social media platforms to police protesters - The Verge theverge.com/2020/6/26/21304…
The Trump administration wants social media platforms to police protesters

The Trump administration wants social media platforms to police protesters

It’s unclear if the platforms will take action in response.

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Over 1,000 AI Experts Condemn Racist Algorithms That Claim to Predict Crime - VICE vice.com/en_us/article/889xy…
Over 1,000 AI Experts Condemn Racist Algorithms That Claim to Predict Crime

Over 1,000 AI Experts Condemn Racist Algorithms That Claim to Predict Crime

Technologists from MIT, Harvard, and Google say research claiming to predict crime based on human faces creates a "tech-to-prison pipeline" that reinforces racist policing.

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High-tech surveillance amplifies police bias and overreach theconversation.com/high-tec…

High-tech surveillance amplifies police bias and overreach

Police forces across the country now have access to surveillance technologies that were recently available only to national intelligence services. The digitization of bias and abuse of power followed.

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More technology won't fix the problems with modern policing fastcompany.com/90516250/mor…
More technology won't fix the problems with modern policing

More technology won't fix the problems with modern policing

After a decade of mistakes, police departments need to recognize that more sophisticated surveillance technology will only exacerbate bias and abuse in policing.

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Pandemic, policing and role of social media thestatesman.com/opinion/pan…
Pandemic, policing and role of social media - The Statesman

Pandemic, policing and role of social media - The Statesman

Police officers are being encouraged to engage with the public on social media to improve the image of the law enforcement agencies.

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Nextdoor's Delicate Partnership With Local Police - CityLab citylab.com/equity/2020/05/n…
Nextdoor’s Cozy Relationship With Government Officials

Nextdoor’s Cozy Relationship With Government Officials

The hyper-local social media platform Nextdoor is winning over local law enforcement and other government officials in the U.S., alarming civil rights advocates.

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Police Use 'Social Media First' Strategy in Pandemic | The Crime Report thecrimereport.org/2020/05/2…
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Nextdoor's Delicate Partnership With Local Police - CityLab citylab.com/equity/2020/05/n…
Nextdoor’s Cozy Relationship With Government Officials

Nextdoor’s Cozy Relationship With Government Officials

The hyper-local social media platform Nextdoor is winning over local law enforcement and other government officials in the U.S., alarming civil rights advocates.

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