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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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The Death of Russian Journalist Alexei Navalny

The Death of Russian Journalist Alexei Navalny

February 29, 2024February 28, 2024 Sophie Hill

Excerpt: An in-depth look at the circumstances surrounding Russian Opposition Leader and journalist Alexei Navalny’s recent death; and what his passing means for Russia’s future. 

“He loved life in many ways … he knew so much, and he knew so … 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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Overcoming Police Racial Profiling and Discrimination in France

Overcoming Police Racial Profiling and Discrimination in France

December 20, 2023December 16, 2023 Sophie Hill

Excerpt: An analysis on racial discrimination by police within France and their broader colourblind policies following recent current events: the killing of Nahel Merzouk and the government’s ruling on a pro-police reform class action lawsuit.    

France has a rich history … Continue reading

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Canada is Failing it’s LGBTQ+ Community

Canada is Failing it’s LGBTQ+ Community

December 2, 2023November 29, 2023 Sophie Hill

Excerpt: In light of the recent anti-LGBTQ+ protests, counter-protests and overall rise in regressive policies and attitudes, Canada must take a firmer stance on their commitment to the rights of all citizens. 

The past few years have proved divisive and … Continue reading

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Understanding Gender Based Censorship in the 21st Century

Understanding Gender Based Censorship in the 21st Century

November 5, 2023November 4, 2023 Sophie Hill

Excerpt: An analysis of gender-based censorship as perpetrated by governments and corporations following Kuwait’s ban of the feminism promoting 2023 Barbie movie. 

The relationship between gender and censorship mirrors an ongoing power struggle between media and government. This intersection of … Continue reading

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