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The European Research Council has published a piece reflecting on what access to technology actually feels like for people, moving beyond statistics to the lived experience of connectivity, or the lack of it. The item is drawing attention as debates continue over digital divides and unequal access to tools, infrastructure and online services across regions and communities.
- 2Bates alumnus probes human rights abuses with open source materials●On a purposeful path: Using open source materials, Jack Sapoch ’18 investigates international human rights violations
Jack Sapoch, a 2018 graduate of Bates College, is investigating international human rights violations using open source materials, the college reports. The profile highlights how publicly available information, such as online records and digital evidence, is increasingly used to document abuses worldwide. The piece is part of the college's coverage of alumni pursuing purposeful careers in human rights work.
- 3UN rights chief warns AI could amplify systemic racism●UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warns AI could amplify systemic racism
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a warning that artificial intelligence could worsen systemic racism, as biased data and automated decision-making risk reinforcing discrimination in areas such as policing, hiring and access to services. The warning has drawn attention among human rights observers and digital policy watchers, renewing calls for stronger safeguards, accountability and international rules governing how AI systems are developed and deployed.