Gosh, post 2/9 of the thread below had a link that required authentication, here is the direct link to the piece: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

French prosecutors raid Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris

A landmark win for digital rights in London. The High Court has ordered Saudi Arabia to pay £3m to dissident Ghanem Al-Masarir for hacking his phone with Pegasus spyware

WhatsApp is rolling out a new 'lockdown' mode to protect users from spyware. A major security update that brings "Strict Account Settings" to the app. ift.tt/bMO3CSa via @cyberscoop.bsky.social

A vital new investigation shows the use of forensic extraction tools against human rights defenders in Jordan. bit.ly/3ZLWnC2 via @citizenlab.ca

Over 40 organisations are calling on Congress to stop funding ICE, arguing the agency uses intrusive tech to violate human rights. via @fightforthefuture.org on BlueSky

The Digital Services Act needs to work for everyone, everywhere. The DSA Human Rights Alliance just shared new principles to make sure enforcement is rights-centred and global.

Just checked Scrolller on Exodus Privacy. It's packed with Google trackers that log what media you consume to build a psychographic profile. Don't let an app track your late-night scrolling. Uninstall it and use the website with an ad-blocker instead. reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/c...

In the face of conflict, I worked with the Sudan Wikimedia Usergroup to build a 'Digital Ark' to preserve their history. I was so impressed by their story of resilience and engineering hope. diff.wikimedia.org/2026/01/20/e...

In the face of conflict, I worked with the Sudan Wikimedia Usergroup to build a 'Digital Ark' to preserve their history. I was so impressed by their story of resilience and engineering hope. diff.wikimedia.org/2026/01/20/e...

Recent translations from @globalvoiceslingua.bsky.social This story on renewable energy in the Dominican Republic was translated into Arabic: ar.globalvoices.org/2026/01/23/9... Also available in Español, srpski, Italiano globalvoices.org/2025/12/19/d...

Started watching MARÍA LA CAPRICHOSA (English: DEFYING DESTINY) on Netflix & wanted to learn more about the woman whose story it's based on, María Roa Borja. One of the first articles that came up was one from @globalvoices.org from 2018. @older.bsky.social globalvoices.org/2018/03/03/m...

Alaa Abd el-Fattah survived years of unjust detention for his courage. Now, he faces a racist smear campaign in the UK. We must defend the rights of those who have documented the truth. Stand in solidarity with Alaa! menasolidaritynetwork.com/2025/12/29/s...

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The use of travel bans to silence independent researchers is a page from the authoritarian playbook. We must protect the right to hold Big Tech and governments accountable. Stand with our colleagues against state-led intimidation! docs.google.com/document/d/e...

Twitter's 2025 Terms of Service declare that your life is now training data for Grok. You're not a user anymore. You're unpaid labour for their AI. Speech shouldn't build their model. privacy.x.com/en/blog/2025...

OpenAI is offering $5k–$100k grants to study AI safety. The median cost for a viable mental health study is over $640k. This 'grantwashing' ensures studies remain underfunded, protecting the company from liability rather than protecting users. buff.ly/tapx6BE | TechPolicy

PayPal's Jan 2026 update merges your income data (Hyperwallet) with your spending history to build a 'Financial Identity Graph'. They know what you earn AND what you buy. Purge your connected merchants now before the data starts flowing.

Linktree's new terms (Dec 15) introduce AI training on your data and "monetisation" of your traffic. They're pivoting from a tool to a surveillance platform. Opt out now, or your profile becomes their training data.

Linktree's new terms (Dec 15) introduce AI training on your data and "monetisation" of your traffic. They're pivoting from a tool to a surveillance platform. Opt out now, or your profile becomes their training data.

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Sounding the alarm: The EU’s latest plan might make it impossible to hold tech giants accountable. Don't let them kill data donation as a research tool. Read why and sign the letter. dsa40collaboratory.eu/open-letter-...

TOMORROW: Join us & @MJRC.bsky.social for a live research briefing "From Dataset to Headline." We're diving into the data behind our latest investigation—how we used ML to analyze 25k+ articles & expose media bias. A must for journalists & researchers! journalismresearch.circle.so/c/events/fro...

لفهم حقيقة ما يحدث، يجب أن نفكك السلاح الأخطر: اللغة. هذا المقال يكشف بالأسماء والأساليب كيف يتم "تشييء" الفلسطينيين لغوياً لتبرير العنف ضدهم. خطوة أولى لمقاومة التضليل | درج

New SMEX research dives deep into the cyberweapon industry in the WANA region, finding that Israeli-linked firms dominate the market. A must-read on the commercial spyware that targets activists and journalists.

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How can we prove media bias? I just joined Anmat, a new initiative that is using data to do just that, starting with a massive analysis of how the media is covering Gaza. An interesting approach to finding facts.

Jusoor is looking for a Head of Scholarships to join their team. This is a key remote role for someone passionate about education and creating opportunities for Syrian youth.

A glimmer of hope for Alaa AbdelFattah? Sisi has reportedly ordered a study into pardoning the jailed British-Egyptian activist

Here's a chance to shape the global conversation on digital rights. @7amleh.bsky.social is looking for an experienced Advocacy Department Manager to lead their high-impact team. bit.ly/42guhQX

Online scams in Brazil are getting trickier, mixing AI with old-fashioned human error. A great piece on how easy it is to be just one click away from trouble. bit.ly/464ZwQdvia @GlobalVoices.org

Important analysis from Stephanie Nasr on how content moderation is failing SRHR advocates in the MENA region, making it harder to share vital health information online. bit.ly/46h0KZV via @SMEX.org

Really interesting interview with painter Massoud Hayoun. He discusses how his family's stories of exile and his own Arab-Jewish identity influence his powerful artwork. bit.ly/4pkrGzJ via @GlobalVoices.org

Raise your hand if you think Wyoming’s AI data center should get two senate seats, a house seat, and three electoral college votes

Asa Archives, a public library and archive, houses thousands of palm leaf and lokta aka Nepali paper manuscripts. A treasure trove for history lovers! #EverydayNepal

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Interesting fully remote gig for a campaigner who's also great at managing risks. Meliore Foundation is hiring a Senior Associate to help their team safely tackle climate change and misinformation. #Campaigning #JobAlert #SocialImpact

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Open Call for TIMEP’s 2025 2026 Bassem Sabry Fellow

Egypt: IPI calls on authorities to drop latest charges against Mada Masr editor Lina Attalah – ipi.media bit.ly/4lfKbSn

Women journalists learn to use AI chatbots safely despite security risks

Crackdown on Content Creators: the mix of security repression, class discrimination, and “moral panic” is the real threat here | Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights

Request for Proposal: Feminist Digital Security and Holistic Protection Training

How to Access Funding from the EU (Even if You’re Based in an LMIC or the USA)

Unpacking Trump’s AI Action Plan: Gutting Rules and Speeding Roll-Out | TechPolicy.Press bit.ly/46CyxgO

Internet shutdowns in Russia hit a new record bit.ly/41dsZ8Yvia @AccessNow.Org