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2023 Misinformation Index: Top celebrities unwittingly associated with fake news
Elon Musk tops the 2023 Misinformation Index with 157,385 engagements, showcasing his prominent role in both tech and media, which makes him a frequent target of fake news. . Soccer players Lionel Mes...
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Are VPNs legal? A global guide to VPN legality
VPNs are digital freedom tools that protect your online privacy and help you securely access the global internet. They mask your IP address, encrypt your internet traffic, and prevent your ISP from sp...
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How to use technology in the classroom: benefits and impact
Technology in education systems comes with a couple of significant obstacles, but as with previous technologies, also presents some opportunities that we would be unwise to turn down. For the most par...
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Should you keep your VPN on all the time?
The short answer is: Yes, you should keep your VPN on at all times. By encrypting the traffic that you send and receive, VPNs can prevent your personal data from being intercepted by third parties. Th...
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Safety resources: Stay secure amid oppression
On our blog, we frequently explore ways of protecting your personal safety and online security. Below we’ve compiled those we think are most relevant for people living through challenging circumstan...
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It’s shockingly easy for someone to get your Instagram account banned
Influencers on Instagram who use the platform to earn a living often treat their postings like a full-time job. It takes time and effort to build a large following, which is valuable when it comes to ...
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Machines are learning, and they know a lot about you
The term artificial intelligence, and its synonym machine learning, says a lot about this type of technology. It refers to the concept of machines being able to analyze data and get better over time i...
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The rise of telehealth: What it means for patient privacy
Have you attended a doctor’s appointment on your computer screen in the past year? Or used a mental-health app to help with anxiety? Seeking medical and health-related services remotely has become...
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Taking an exam? First, install surveillance software
As Covid-19 spread and schools across North America and Europe were forced to pivot to remote instruction and examination methods, a key concern remained unanswered. How would administrators ensure ac...
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Big Tech censoring you? Try a distributed social network
In January 2021, Poland proposed a law requiring social-media companies to restore any posts that the platforms had deleted, as long as the posts weren’t unlawful. This came days after several of fo...
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