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Category: Technology

How Facebook and Meta Became Breeding Grounds for Sexual Exploitation

How Facebook and Meta Became Breeding Grounds for Sexual Exploitation

April 20, 2024April 16, 2024 Sophie Hill

Excerpt: An investigation into sexual exploitation and trafficking within Meta technology. 

Discussions of technological advancements such as social media platforms often center around the same set of pros and cons – connection and communication, but also isolation and cyberbullying. However, … Continue reading

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Biometrics and AI Security

Biometrics and AI Security

March 27, 2024March 25, 2024 Anvita Dattatreya

In an era dominated by digital advancements, biometric technology has emerged as a cornerstone of security measures in various sectors, ranging from online banking services to governmental identification systems. The integration of fingerprint scanning and facial recognition has become commonplace, … Continue reading

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Democratic Decline: Deepfakes, Art, Politics, and Children

Democratic Decline: Deepfakes, Art, Politics, and Children

March 26, 2024March 25, 2024 Megan Tan

A technological monument, a celebratory milestone in human history, or the beginning of the downfall of modern day democracies? In early February, OpenAI announced the release of Sora, an innovative tool that turns textual prompts into videos which are … Continue reading

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Artificial Intelligence: Child Pornography, Deepfakes, and Sexually Exploited Children

Artificial Intelligence: Child Pornography, Deepfakes, and Sexually Exploited Children

March 2, 2024February 21, 2024 Shannon Tse

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a leap in technology influencing how individuals understand digitalization as it rapidly flows into every facet of everyday life. The 2023 Global AI Safety Summit has drawn attention to how consumers can communicate with these domains … Continue reading

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The Rise of Digital Nomad Villages: Revolutionizing Work and Lifestyle in the Post-Pandemic World

The Rise of Digital Nomad Villages: Revolutionizing Work and Lifestyle in the Post-Pandemic World

February 25, 2024February 18, 2024 Sofia Germanos

In a world where technology continually redefines the boundaries of work and life, the emergence of digital nomadism stands as a testament to this era of transformation. Not so long ago, the term digital nomad was a novel concept, conjuring

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Comment la science-fiction nous alerte sur les guerres écosystémiques

Comment la science-fiction nous alerte sur les guerres écosystémiques

February 22, 2024February 17, 2024 Camille Perdriaud

En 2010, dans son livre Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins inventait des animaux génétiquement modifiés pour combattre les groupes rebelles. En 2021, dans Mourir peut attendre, la mission de James Bond était de retrouver un virus développé en laboratoire … Continue reading

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Cryptocurrency and Development

Cryptocurrency and Development

February 21, 2024February 18, 2024 Anvita Dattatreya

Imagine a day in the near future, going to a store, reaching the self-checkout kiosk, and using Amazon-issued currency to buy your favourite snack. This may sound far-fetched, but with cryptocurrency and digital currencies taking off, there is a possibility … Continue reading

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UNICEF is Using AI to Detect Malnourishment in Children

UNICEF is Using AI to Detect Malnourishment in Children

February 20, 2024February 19, 2024 Sophie Hill

Excerpt: Analyzing the reverberations of METRON; an artificial-intelligence-powered software developed by UNICEF backed startup KIMETRICA; which claims to be able to detect malnutrition in children in developing countries. 

2023 has been dubbed the ‘year of AI’, thanks to numerous advancements … Continue reading

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The Space Craze: Billionaires are their extraterrestrial obsession

The Space Craze: Billionaires are their extraterrestrial obsession

December 17, 2023December 8, 2023 Anvita Dattatreya

“The time was fast approaching when Earth, like all mothers, must say farewell to her children”, wrote Arthur C Clarke. Clarke was an acclaimed science fiction writer who co-wrote the screenplay for “2001: A Space Odyssey” released in 1968, considered … Continue reading

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Smart Home Technologies: Reinforcing Dated, Repressive Gender Roles

Smart Home Technologies: Reinforcing Dated, Repressive Gender Roles

December 15, 2023December 8, 2023 Shannon Tse

Despite women’s growing presence in the workforce, many continue to encounter difficulties balancing work inside and outside the home. Yet, in light of the widespread implementation of smart home technologies used in households today, marketed as “Digital Housekeepers,” … Continue reading

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