Claire Pershan

We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings. - Ursula K. Le Guin

Renate Nikolay giving the room an “update” on EU actions towards technological #sovereignity. Apparently we are doing well! AI gigafactories are coming soon. Regulation (#DMA, #DSA) will be defended ✊ But wait, what about *funding* for tech alternatives? #DigitalSummit #gdańsk

Meta is sunsetting its key transparency tool. @proof__news, @TowCenter @algotransinst tested its replacement and found * it has fewer features on 11 key topics * researchers say getting access is cumbersome and slow. proofnews.org/meta-is-gettin…

A useful update on the DSA's data access provisions from @techpolicypress' @__gabbymiller techpolicy.press/eu-commission-…

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Thanks @JJaursch and @snv_berlin for having me! We had a great discussion about the DSA, its enforcement, and what challenges lie ahead

We're living in a climate emergency, and we’re hoping AI can be a part of the solution. Mozilla’s Technology Fund is seeking to fund #AI projects making a positive difference for environmental ecosystems and the humans that live in them. Apply today⤵️ mzl.la/3PtSayJ

The EU's #DSA is a game-changer for online platforms and users. One of its most significant features is the introduction of non-personalized feeds, aimed at reducing manipulation and filter bubbles. Platforms like #Instagram and #Facebook now offer chronological feed options. 🔄

Le nouveau projet de loi français SREN impose aux navigateurs comme @Firefox d’intégrer des outils de censure et crée un dangereux précédent. Signez la pétition et demandez au gouvernement : supprimez l’article 6 du projet de loi SREN ! foundation.mozilla.org/fr/campaigns/s…

"I implore advocates and observers of democracy, especially in developing countries, not to lose sight of the existing harms perpetuated by AI. We don’t need to imagine a distant future – the problems are already here." theguardian.com/global-develop… this piece by @Odangaring is 🔥

US colleagues, anyone closely following X v CCDH scraping case? I have a few questions, esp. about conflict of laws from the US perspective.

Zoom updated its Terms of Service to permit training AI on user content without opt-out, a thread 🧵

We are looking for an Advocacy Lead - East and Southern Africa - to join our Africa Innovation Mradi team at @mozilla. Apply if interested or share with your community. mozilla.org/en-US/careers/…

✈ Ryanair pushes customers to go through an invasive facial recognition process - but only if they're booking through an online travel agent. ⚠ noyb files a complaint against the airline to stop it from "nudging" people into biometric face scans. noyb.eu/en/booking-rya…

The @EU_Commission must ensure that national implementation of the #DigitalServicesAct does not contradict its goals by creating censorship tools, like browser-based website blocking. We are asking for clarification from @ThierryBreton foundation.mozilla.org/blog/the-dsa-i…

Our new investigation is OUT! "#FacebookHustles: The Hidden Mechanics of a Scam Machinery Impersonating News Organisations & Creators" tells the story of thousands of Facebook ads leading users to global counterfeit media sites i.e @lemondefr, @BBC, @derspiegel, @lesoir 🧵1/8

➡️ New targeted survey @EU_Commission concerning the Fitness Check on #digitalfairness & Omnibus Directive! All relevant stakeholders (companies, representative orgs, authorities etc.) are invited to reply from 27 June - 25 Sept 2023: s.chkmkt.com/?e=332289&d=e&… #consumerprotection

The @EU_Commission cannot rely on platforms goodwill to effectively share public data. It must provide guidance in consultation with researchers, privacy & security experts, technologists & other stakeholders. 🧵on why it matters ⤵️ foundation.mozilla.org/en/blog/the-di…

Nearly missed this! The @EU_Commission has launched a public consultation on the #DSA Transparency Database, modeled on the voluntary @lumendatabase. You can give feedback (and review the code) here: #page0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

We read the privacy policies of 65 mental and reproductive health apps, and giving your “consent” for sharing your personal data doesn’t work like you (probably) think it does. 🤔 Learn about the totally legal tactics apps use to manipulate your consent⤵️ mzl.la/3CtwyeB

New research from Instituto Vero, University of Exeter, and Mozilla, powered by RegretsReporter. 🦾@BonamiBeatrice and @evoluchico ran a crowdsourced study scrutinizing political videos on YouTube during the 2022 Brazilian elections. Report (EN): uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60244423a672eb…