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NYT’s 1619 Project is (dishonest) attack on nation’s founding principles Slavery Abolition

NYT’s 1619 Project is (dishonest) attack on nation’s founding principles

It isn’t an overstatement to describe The New York Times’ 1619 Project as a journalistic declaration of war against America. Many of the project’s historical claims are downright fabrications — but in the most decisive respect, that’s besides the point. The project’s leader, Nikole Hannah-Jones, has tried to brush off…
bubmag
March 2, 2020
OPP confirms past use of controversial Clearview AI technology Privacy Concerns

OPP confirms past use of controversial Clearview AI technology

Ontario Provincial Police have confirmed use of the controversial facial recognition software known as Clearview AI.The police force says some officers with units investigating child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, cyber crime as well as the digital forensics division, had accessed “a free online trial version” of the application since December…
bubmag
March 2, 2020
Keep Question of Palestine High on United Nations Agenda, Senior Malaysian Official Urges, as International Conference Concludes Hebron

Keep Question of Palestine High on United Nations Agenda, Senior Malaysian Official Urges, as International Conference Concludes

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 February — Activism and regional support are vital to achieving the aspirations of the Palestinian people, speakers said today, at the conclusion of the International Conference on the Question of Palestine. It is important to “ensure the issue of Palestine remains high on the United Nations agenda”, said…
bubmag
March 2, 2020
‘They’re pulling the strings’: Trolls use astroturfing to create unlevel playing field for council elections Astroturfing

‘They’re pulling the strings’: Trolls use astroturfing to create unlevel playing field for council elections

Updated March 02, 2020 12:19:05 The definition of astroturf has taken a nefarious turn since social media found its way into our daily lives. Key points:Concerns have been raised about online trolling that paints false narratives about candidates at this month's Queensland council electionsA number of councils have lodged complaints,…
bubmag
March 2, 2020