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Internet shutdowns by governments have ‘proliferated at a truly alarming pace’

The Verge

The number of government-led internet shutdowns has exploded over the last decade as states seek to stifle dissent and protest by limiting citizens’ access to the web. The first significant internet shutdown took place in Egypt in 2011, as a response to protests against then-president Hosni Mubarak. Photo by James Bareham / The Verge.

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#BlackoutTuesday derailed #BlackLivesMatter. A community organizer explains how to do better.

Vox

Performative social media is just a step toward lasting, impactful change. Navigating social media in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd and the subsequent national wave of protests has been a frustrating experience for many people — especially if they’re trying to figure out what to do and what not to do.

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How technology is trying to address bias in policing — and why experts say it won’t be enough

GeekWire

Axon also updated its virtual-reality peer intervention training product and made it easier for civilians and police to submit social media and internet evidence. Another feature automatically flags body camera footage of escalating incidents, like when a firearm is removed from its holster or a Taser is used.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Diversity

ForAllSecure

Tennisha: Black Girls hack is a nonprofit organization we recently got our 501 C three designation. Vamosi: So she founded Black Girls Hack to help others. I've mentioned before but InfoSec Twitter is a valuable resource. If you follow members and ask questions, you're likely to get answers.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Diversity

ForAllSecure

Black Girls hack is a nonprofit organization we recently got our 501 C three designation. Vamosi: So she founded Black Girls Hack to help others. I've mentioned before but InfoSec Twitter is a valuable resource. If you follow members and ask questions, you're likely to get answers.

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Warning Signal: the messaging app’s new features are causing internal turmoil

The Verge

Among the biggest beneficiaries has been Signal, the encrypted messaging app whose development is funded by a nonprofit organization. Adding millions of users has served as a vindication for a company that has sought to build a healthier internet by adopting different incentives than most Silicon Valley companies.

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Big Tech’s employees are one of the biggest checks on its power

Vox

Zhang, whose job at Facebook was to identify spammy activity on the platform, gradually became aware of a deeper issue after she started working at the company in 2017: Authoritarian governments in places like Azerbaijan and Honduras were systematically using fake Facebook pages and profiles to influence politics in those countries.

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