Research Tools
I’m currently exploring this tool for current and future research potential. This looks interesting…...
‘Gaza Cola‘
Al Jazeera, ‘Genocide-free’ cola makes a splash in the United Kingdom, 24 Nov 2024 “Gaza Cola offers its drinkers an ‘apartheid-free’ alternative as they boycott big-name brands.” There’s a...
Tunisian Influencers
Tunisian influencers are facing difficulties and censorship, writes Le Monde (paywalled): For influencers in Tunisia, respect for 'public decency' or prison www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-…...
VPN Pakistan
VOA, Pakistani religious body declares using VPN is against Islamic law, 24 Nov 2024“The Council of Islamic Ideology said the technology was being used in Pakistan to access content...
Tate ‘university‘
The Tate ‘university‘ was hacked. I’m not sure what kinds of degrees it is awarding or where its accreditation comes from. “Sensitive data from hundreds of thousands of subscribers...
Podcast – The Sound of Revolution in Modern Egypt
This one is on my Listening List: That’s my weekend listening sorted …...
People Smuggler ‘Reviews‘
This case has an online element, as the accused posted reviews of their ‘services‘ online. In case you missed this … This was top stories on Radio 4 this...
Cables under threat
Dan Milmo, Guardian, Wire cutters: how the world’s vital undersea data cables are being targeted, 22 Nov 2024. “Carrying 99% of the world’s international telecommunications, the vulnerable lines are...
AI School Indonesia
Reuters, Nvidia to build AI school in Indonesia, country’s VP says, 21 Nov 2024“U.S. chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA.O) plans to invest in several cities in Indonesia, including building a school...
“AI Powered ‘Jesus‘”
Ashifa Kassam, The Guardian, Deus in machina: Swiss church installs AI-powered Jesus, 21 Nov 2024 “During the two-month period of the experiment, more than 1,000 people – including Muslims...