Misinformation is the number one risk facing society over the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum. With key elections due in the US, UK, and many other nations this year, an onslaught of political misinformation ...
Social Sciences
Jan 18, 2024
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United Nations investigators hoped they would get some help from Facebook when they asked to see information on suspected pirates operating in Somalia. But Facebook refused.
Internet
Jul 30, 2013
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Bloggers and other social network users are more likely to share knowledge online where the qualities of trust, strong social ties and reciprocity are present, according to a study forthcoming in the Journal ...
Social Sciences
Jan 11, 2012
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Squads of Soldiers or Marines on patrol in remote forward locations often don't have the luxury of quickly sharing current intelligence information and imagery on their mobile devices, because they can't access a central ...
Telecom
Aug 22, 2013
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During a global extinction crisis and rapidly changing world, many nations are now looking to harden their borders to restrict the movement of people.
Plants & Animals
Apr 29, 2020
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Google announced Wednesday that its mapping software and other products would be available in Syria after getting export approval by the US government.
Internet
May 23, 2012
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(AP) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Meg Whitman pleaded for patience Thursday as she described operational challenges and other internal problems that contributed to a decline in earnings at one of the world's largest technology ...
Business
Feb 22, 2012
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Smartphone photo sharing service Instagram on Monday refined its privacy policy to clear the way for sharing data with Facebook, which bought the company earlier this year.
Internet
Dec 17, 2012
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Despite the cooling property market, affordable rental housing remains in critically short supply across Australia. Unable to get a private rental unit or social housing, many low-income renters must resort to informal and ...
Social Sciences
Apr 30, 2019
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Madagascar has been repeatedly identified as a top priority for biodiversity conservation globally and merits attention for its high levels of endemic species. Yet, the country struggles with high poverty levels and an unstable ...
Ecology
Feb 11, 2019
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