(2024-07-01). Israel Faces 'Obliterating War' If It Expands Aggression On Lebanon. popularresistance.org The permanent mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN on 28 June warned that Israel faces an "obliterating war" that could see the "full involvement" of the Resistance Axis if it decides to expand the war against Lebanon. "Albeit Iran deems as psychological warfare the Zionist regime's propaganda about intending to attack Lebanon, should it embark on full-scale military aggression, an obliterating war will ensue. All options, incl. the full involvement of all Resistance Fronts, are on the table," the Iranian mission said via social media. The statement from the Islamic Republic came a few hours ahead of…
(2024-07-01). Israel issues new southern Gaza evacuation warning. newarab.com 
The Israeli army on Monday issued a new Hundreds of thousands had already left Rafah ahead of and during a The warning for Al-Qarara, Bani Suhaila and other towns in the two governorates, made on social media and in an offi…
(2024-07-01). US Supreme Court throws out rulings on state laws regulating social media. scmp.com At issue was whether the First Amendment protects the editorial discretion of the social media platforms and prohibits governments from forcing companies to publish content against their will…
(2024-07-01). Using AI to Fight Trafficking Is Dangerous. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © Shutterstock/Syda Productions | The US State Department has released its annual Trafficking in Persons (TIPs) Report ranking nearly 200 countries' anti-trafficking efforts.The report finds perpetrators increasingly use "social media, online advertisements, websites, dating apps, and gaming platforms" to force, defraud, or coerce job seekers into labor and sexual exploitation, and encourages technology companies to use "data and algorithm tools to detect human trafficking patterns, identify suspicious and illicit activity, and report" these to law enforcement.Sweeping calls to col…
(2024-07-01). How Algorithms Fuel Misogyny Among Young Boys. devdiscourse.com Melbourne, Jul 1 (The Conversation) — Many parents express concerns about their children's use of social media, often focusing on privacy and exposure to explicit material. However, recent research highlights an additional worry: the influence of algorithms driving misogynistic content toward young boys.