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-...

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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

Media Democracy Fund is seeking an Executive Director bit.ly/4oefP5l

You Shouldn’t Have to Make Your Social Media Public to Get a Visa bit.ly/3JaGSyq via @eff.org

Denmark Becomes the First Country to Copyright Face and Voice Against AI

Users in Russia could be punished for searching the internet bit.ly/4mjYd6j by @dariadergacheva.bsky.social via @GlobalVoices.org

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Amid Growing Fury Over Gaza, Israel Says It Is Easing Aid Restrictions

I know it can be difficult to keep up interest in stories over a long time, but don't lose sight of the way that Hong Kong is still, for years and years, seeking to crush its exiled pro-democracy activists. And offering bounties for them to encourage others to join in on the repression.

Are you or anyone you know impacted by removal of Gazan fundraiser accounts? Here’s how you can appeal, and how to avoid suspensions.

Bluesky is suspending Palestinian fundraiser accounts: Here’s how to avoid it via @madr.network

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