Search results
  1. 21 Jul 2019

    Al Jazeera has produced a five part video series that explores the impact algorithms have on our everyday lives. Definitely worth a watch:

  2. THREAD 👇 Is the internet being colonised by Big Tech? We’re in the midst of a great race for data and American and Chinese tech companies are leading the chase. traces the battle for connection in episode 2 of :

    Show this thread
  3. For more on how algorithms are impacting our lives, watch the first episode of here:

    Show this thread
  4. In Jordan’s Zaatari refugee camp, the UN's World Food Programme is using iris scans to help provide aid - literally with the blink of an eye. say the system is efficient & secure… but says there's more to consider. :

    Show this thread
  5. Every time we’re online we face countless pop-ups and ‘privacy’ policies all demanding we agree or consent to the use of our data. But says ‘consent’ is meaningless on the web today. :

    Show this thread
  6. There seems to be no escaping biometric systems and the privacy issues that come with them. & advise awareness, caution & a conscious effort to limit your data footprint. :

    Show this thread
  7. As they look to expand their markets, US tech companies like Facebook and Google are also making a big push to ‘connect the unconnected’ - but it’s not without a cost, say & . :

    Show this thread
  8. Algorithms are as much a part of our modern infrastructure as buildings or roads. So getting to grips with how they work - and to whose benefit - is really important if you want to understand the world we live in today

  9. THREAD 👇 Our 'clicks' are an online currency - but at what cost? Propaganda isn't the only driver of fake news - it's also profits. travels to Mexico for episode 3 of :

    Show this thread
  10. Children’s rights campaigner has been studying biometrics in schools. She says creating a surveillance-compliant society starts with normalising the technology for kids. :

    Show this thread
  11. Police forces across the UK have been trialling facial recognition systems in public spaces. of privacy group has issues with the accuracy & legality of these systems. :

    Show this thread
  12. In Mexico, fake news about child kidnappings has led to mob violence and gruesome deaths. Blogger and activist told us that often the motivations for these fake news scams is not so much ideology, as it is money. :

    Show this thread
  13. Slot machines are the backbone of the gambling industry. They are deeply addictive and make loads of money. says that in many ways, your smartphone is just like a slot machine. :

    Show this thread
  14. THREAD 👇 Ever wondered why you're so addicted to your phone? It all begins with design. travels to San Francisco to explore what tech addiction is doing to our online privacy. ▶️ Watch episode 5 of :

    Show this thread
  15. Tech addiction is a real thing. It’s taking up your time and compromising your privacy. We asked , Raskin & how we can get a better grip on ourselves online. :

    Show this thread
  16. We’ve all clicked an ‘I agree’ button without reading the terms, just to get through to a website. But do we even know what we are agreeing to? :

    Show this thread
  17. 25 Jul 2019

    is the best news series about digitla issues that I've seen in last couple of months. Thanks to 5 part series exploring the impact of these invisible codes on our everyday lives.

    Show this thread
  18. What is ‘data colonialism’? Academics Nick Couldry () and Ulises Mejias describe the phenomenon: :

    Show this thread
  19. 's is a very timely look at the problems inherent in and , chiefly the automation of inequality. I come from the school of thought that wants to legislate against job losses to automation.

  20. 'Trust me' - I am an algorithm Algorithms are not neutral. They are full of bias, misunderstandings and human prejudices. So, can we trust them? with

Loading seems to be taking a while.

Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.