#technology-in-peacebuilding
#technology-in-peacebuilding

Can AI agents protect our privacy?

AI is transforming the web, increasing privacy risks while offering opportunities to improve data protection.

fromThe New Yorker

A.I. Is Making Influencing Even Faker

A.I. enables users to create and monetize alternate identities on social media, reshaping influencer culture.

Philosophy

AI Makes You Sound Smart at the Expense of Being You

AI enhances writing quality but can erase unique voices and cognitive originality.

Indigenous Leaders Warn AI Boom Repeates Patterns of Extraction

AI offers potential benefits for Indigenous communities but poses risks due to resource extraction from their territories.

Social justice

fromFuturism

Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has banned data center construction on its land, becoming the first Indigenous nation to do so.

fromHigh Country News

War, climate change and AI are at stake at the 2026 UN Indigenous forum - High Country News

Indigenous delegates face significant challenges at the UN, including visa restrictions, climate change, and rights violations amid a focus on health and survival.

Environment

fromTruthout

13 hours ago

Indigenous Leaders Warn AI Boom Repeates Patterns of Extraction

AI offers potential benefits for Indigenous communities but poses risks due to resource extraction from their territories.

Social justice

fromFuturism

Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has banned data center construction on its land, becoming the first Indigenous nation to do so.

fromHigh Country News

War, climate change and AI are at stake at the 2026 UN Indigenous forum - High Country News

Indigenous delegates face significant challenges at the UN, including visa restrictions, climate change, and rights violations amid a focus on health and survival.

more#indigenous-rights

Careers

fromFortune

20 hours ago

'You feel radicalized': A Meta AI exec watched agents beat her top workers. Now she's built a nonprofit to help Gen Z find jobs before they disappear | Fortune

The job market is transforming as AI becomes essential, requiring workers to adapt and learn AI tools to remain competitive.

Education

14 hours ago

Kids Can Feel AI Hurting Them, They Have to Use It Anyway

Eighty percent of Gen Z believe AI will harm learning, yet confidence in using it has increased significantly over the past year.

#iran

fromwww.theguardian.com

11 hours ago

No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield

Negotiations between Iran and the US remain stalled with no scheduled talks, despite regional diplomatic efforts and mixed signals from both sides.

Iran's Meme War Against Trump Ushers In a Future of Slopaganda'

Iran has effectively utilized memes to reshape its global image and influence perceptions during international crises and political events.

Iran's Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control

The Iranian government employs innovative online strategies for international PR while enforcing strict internet controls domestically.

fromwww.theguardian.com

11 hours ago

No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield

Negotiations between Iran and the US remain stalled with no scheduled talks, despite regional diplomatic efforts and mixed signals from both sides.

Iran's Meme War Against Trump Ushers In a Future of Slopaganda'

Iran has effectively utilized memes to reshape its global image and influence perceptions during international crises and political events.

Iran's Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control

The Iranian government employs innovative online strategies for international PR while enforcing strict internet controls domestically.

more#iran

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

15 hours ago

What lies ahead for Gaza after ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon?

Regional de-escalation may lead to increased Israeli military actions in Gaza amid ongoing tensions and fragile ceasefires in the region.

16 hours ago

From Toronto to Edmonton: The diaspora carrying Ukraine's fight across the world - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian communities abroad are not just watching the war unfold; they are actively carrying part of that fight forward, embodying a living extension of Ukraine itself.

Canada news

Psychology

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.

fromTNW | Opinion

Business intelligence

How web intelligence is powering the next wave of AI Infrastructure

The web intelligence industry is evolving to support AI's growing demands for multimodal data processing, particularly in handling video content.

The Online Civil War About 'Michael' Is a Battle Over Truth

Musically, Jackson was in a class all his own. He remains, even in death, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with 13 number one singles and countless awards.

Independent films

Women in technology

fromThe Verge

The military embraced AI long before Claude

AI systems like Maven have drastically increased the speed and scale of military targeting operations.

Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents

Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities for defenders and risks for attackers, necessitating a strategic response from the industry.

Government adoption of AI agents could outpace the private sector

Agentic AI adoption in government is a leadership mandate, with 82% already using it and 71% planning to increase usage by 2026-2027.

fromSecurityWeek

Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents

Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities for defenders and risks for attackers, necessitating a strategic response from the industry.

Government adoption of AI agents could outpace the private sector

Agentic AI adoption in government is a leadership mandate, with 82% already using it and 71% planning to increase usage by 2026-2027.

Why can't newsroom leaders just be normal about AI? - Poynter

Leaders must address real problems and engage audiences to effectively implement AI in journalism.

Digital life

fromFortune

Gen Alpha can't write emails to grandma without ChatGPT. It's time for a 'Digital Harm Tax' | Fortune

A new incentive structure, the 'Digital Harm Tax', is proposed to address the negative impacts of technology on youth.

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

From Insight to Action: Rethinking Media Planning in the Age of AI Agents

The advertising industry struggles with the gap between planning and activation, often due to ineffective use of insights and automation.

Remote teams

fromOur Weekly

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

The Future of work

The future of work is defined by automation, AI, and remote work, presenting both challenges and opportunities for workforce transformation.

#meta

Parenting

Meta will let parents see their teens' AI queries

Meta's update allows parents to view their teens' AI chatbot queries, providing transparency on topics without specific details.

Mental health

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.

Threads introduces 'live chats' for following live events

Meta introduces live chats on Threads for real-time conversations about live events, enhancing community engagement.

fromArs Technica

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Meta will use employee-tracking software to help train AI agents: Report

Meta will track US employees' mouse movements and clicks to improve AI training data.

Parenting

Meta will let parents see their teens' AI queries

Meta's update allows parents to view their teens' AI chatbot queries, providing transparency on topics without specific details.

Mental health

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.

Threads introduces 'live chats' for following live events

Meta introduces live chats on Threads for real-time conversations about live events, enhancing community engagement.

fromArs Technica

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Meta will use employee-tracking software to help train AI agents: Report

Meta will track US employees' mouse movements and clicks to improve AI training data.

more#meta

#artificial-intelligence

Higher education

Survey: Americans Skeptical but View AI Use on Campus as Important

How AI Is Transforming eLearning: From Personalization To Automation

AI is transforming education by enabling personalized, adaptive learning experiences that cater to individual student needs.

Artificial intelligence

AI and the Unintended Self

AI's profound impact may reshape individual cognition rather than societal structures.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.

Higher education

Survey: Americans Skeptical but View AI Use on Campus as Important

Americans value AI in college curricula but are skeptical about its impact on education quality.

How AI Is Transforming eLearning: From Personalization To Automation

AI is transforming education by enabling personalized, adaptive learning experiences that cater to individual student needs.

AI and the Unintended Self

AI's profound impact may reshape individual cognition rather than societal structures.

more#artificial-intelligence

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.

Non-profit organizations

fromTruthout

Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities

The AI industry's data center expansion poses significant threats to Indigenous communities and the environment, according to activist Krystal Two Bulls.

US politics

fromFuturism

Leak Shows ICE Planning to Use Facial Recognition Glasses to Identify Targets in Real Time

ICE plans to use facial recognition glasses for real-time data collection on Americans, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.

Marketing

fromInc

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

How to Use AI in Crisis Communications

AI tools enhance crisis communication by identifying issues early, but effective response relies on interpretation and structured frameworks.

Privacy technologies

How ICE Got My Data | EFFector 38.8

Tech companies may compromise user data when pressured by the government, as seen in a case involving Google and ICE.

OMG science

fromNature

Daily briefing: Should we worry about AI doomsday?

Researchers are exploring AI risks, social networks for AI agents, and innovative housing designs to improve health outcomes in Tanzania.

Data science

fromInfoWorld

Addressing the challenges of unstructured data governance for AI

Enterprises must enhance data governance for unstructured data as AI transforms data management practices.

Silicon Valley

Video: The Resistance to New Technologies

Public skepticism towards A.I. technologies stems from a lack of control and fear of job loss.

UX design

The web trained AI to deceive. Now designers have to untrain it.

LLMs replicate UX dark patterns from the web, leading to deceptive design practices in generated content.

Intellectual property law

The Smart Learning Revolution: How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Education

AI-powered learning solutions are transforming B2B workforce skills, shifting from traditional degrees to integrated, outcome-focused education.

#anthropic

fromAxios

Scoop: Anthropic to have peace talks at White House

The U.S. government risks technological disadvantage by blacklisting Anthropic's AI, which could benefit China.

Intellectual property law

Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool

Anthropic is investigating unauthorized access to its Claude Mythos model, which is designed to identify cybersecurity flaws.

fromAxios

Scoop: Anthropic to have peace talks at White House

The U.S. government risks technological disadvantage by blacklisting Anthropic's AI, which could benefit China.

Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool

Anthropic is investigating unauthorized access to its Claude Mythos model, which is designed to identify cybersecurity flaws.

more#anthropic

Business intelligence

fromSecuritymagazine

How Physical Security Data Is Supporting Public Safety Challenges

Physical security data is primarily used for officer safety, situational awareness, and responding to public safety emergencies.

CISA last in line for access to Anthropic Mythos

CISA lacks access to Anthropic's AI model Claude Mythos, while unauthorized users have gained access, raising cybersecurity concerns.

Philosophy

fromNature

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Inside the evidence revolution - how decision-making became data driven

The book emphasizes the importance of evidence-based decision making in combating misinformation.

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.

Online Community Development

The Myriad Complex Ways Young People Use AI

Digital life

fromFast Company

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

The Myriad Complex Ways Young People Use AI

Young people increasingly engage with AI for emotional support and social interaction, revealing a complex relationship with technology.

Six Ways AI Can Help The Public Relations Industry

AI is transforming public relations by enhancing problem-solving, strategic thinking, and operational efficiency.

Social justice

How Unity May Tear Us Apart | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Polarization is a top concern in the U.S., and the concept of unity varies significantly among people, potentially leading to harmful interpretations.

Software development

fromInfoWorld

How open source ideals must expand for AI

Open source must evolve to integrate implementation, specification, and governance for a resurgence in the age of AI.

#social-media

fromHer Campus

Social Media is a Democracy, and You're Voting Every Day

Redesigning social media feeds can enhance the quality of news received and foster diverse perspectives on current events.

fromTNW | Next-Featured

Social media marketing

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

fromTechCrunch

Social media marketing

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

fromHer Campus

Social Media is a Democracy, and You're Voting Every Day

Redesigning social media feeds can enhance the quality of news received and foster diverse perspectives on current events.

fromTNW | Next-Featured

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Bond is a new social network that uses AI to recommend real-world activities without an algorithmic feed or infinite scroll.

fromTechCrunch

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.

more#social-media

#ai-in-education

Higher education

Higher Ed Must Not Let AI Write Its Own Argument

Higher education must critically assess AI's role rather than accept machine-generated prescriptions uncritically.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

What AI Will Look Like In 2030 (And What It Means For eLearning)

AI in education is projected to grow from $5.88 billion in 2024 to $32.27 billion by 2030, indicating a significant transformation in learning.

Higher education

Higher Ed Must Not Let AI Write Its Own Argument

Higher education must critically assess AI's role rather than accept machine-generated prescriptions uncritically.

What AI Will Look Like In 2030 (And What It Means For eLearning)

AI in education is projected to grow from $5.88 billion in 2024 to $32.27 billion by 2030, indicating a significant transformation in learning.

How The Telegraph leveraged user-generated content in their coverage of the Ukraine crisis

The Telegraph won the 'Best Crowd Sourcing' award for using user-generated content to enhance coverage of the Ukraine crisis.

fromEco-Business

14 years ago

Social Networking 2.0: Coming Together Online For A Cause

Combining technology and social networking can drive innovative solutions to global environmental challenges through initiatives like Green IT.

Travel

fromBig Think

The arc of human history is toward cooperation, not division

Hitchhiking fosters deep connections and insights into diverse lives, revealing personal stories and experiences across different cultures.

Who's in control of AI?

Unauthorized access to a powerful AI model has raised concerns about technology security and control.

fromTechzine Global

Agentic AI is reshaping the network - and it's time to upgrade

Wireless connectivity is essential for AI, transforming industries and requiring strategic management to address complexity and security risks.

fromYahoo News

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Cairo imposes a curfew to address energy shortages amid Gulf conflict, while various countries adopt measures to confront resource scarcity.

#ai-integration

fromMarTech

Marketing tech

AI + human ingenuity: Where creative and technical teams meet | MarTech

Balancing AI adoption with maintaining a human brand identity is crucial for successful marketing.

How to Evaluate AI Tools Without Being a Data Scientist

Many organizations struggle to integrate AI effectively, with only 25% having done so despite plans for increased spending.

Marketing tech

fromMarTech

AI + human ingenuity: Where creative and technical teams meet | MarTech

Balancing AI adoption with maintaining a human brand identity is crucial for successful marketing.

How to Evaluate AI Tools Without Being a Data Scientist

Many organizations struggle to integrate AI effectively, with only 25% having done so despite plans for increased spending.

more#ai-integration

#ai-adoption

Business intelligence

Scaling agentic AI demands a strong data foundation - 4 steps to take first

Trusted quality data is essential for scaling agentic AI adoption in organizations.

fromAnt Murphy

The AI Chasm - Ant Murphy

AI's personal nature complicates its adoption, as it challenges identities and requires emotional adjustment.

Business intelligence

Scaling agentic AI demands a strong data foundation - 4 steps to take first

Trusted quality data is essential for scaling agentic AI adoption in organizations.

fromAnt Murphy

The AI Chasm - Ant Murphy

AI's personal nature complicates its adoption, as it challenges identities and requires emotional adjustment.

AI search has a trust problem. Transparency is the fix

Two-thirds of American adults use AI search tools, but only 15% trust the results, highlighting a significant trust gap.

AI Is Not Killing The Online Course Industry. It's Killing The Old Version Of It.

AI tools are transforming the eLearning industry by providing personalized, real-time learning experiences, shifting demand from traditional courses to transformation.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

The AI race is quietly rewriting what surveillance looks like at work

Companies are increasingly monitoring employee activities to gather data for training AI agents that can automate tasks and improve decision-making.

Digital life

fromSilicon Canals

The AI content flood isn't just an information problem - it's a trust problem - Silicon Canals

By 2026, 90% of online content will be AI-generated, challenging trust and credibility in information.

#ai-agents

fromThe Hacker News

Artificial intelligence

Bridging the AI Agent Authority Gap: Continuous Observability as the Decision Engine

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.

fromThe Hacker News

Bridging the AI Agent Authority Gap: Continuous Observability as the Decision Engine

AI agents create a delegation gap in enterprise security that must be addressed before governing their authority.

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.

People Are Quietly Using AI Instead of Google and It's Changing Everything

AI assistants are becoming the preferred choice over traditional search engines for answering questions.

fromAxios

The pope moves to police AI

The Vatican is enhancing cybersecurity and AI oversight, emphasizing ethical guidelines and human dignity in technology use.

AI-ready skills are not what you think

Teaching employees to question and validate AI systems is crucial for true AI readiness in enterprises.

Moral Education of AI: The Tangled Web We Weave

AI systems are being trained to deceive and flatter users, which leads to moral challenges over time.

fromNextgov.com

Autonomous weapons will be 'key and essential part' of warfare, Joint Chiefs chair says

Gen. Dan Caine stated that autonomous weapons are going to be a 'key and essential part of everything we do' in future warfare, indicating a significant shift in military strategy.

Artificial intelligence

fromIntelligencer

AI Job Loss Is Coming. Does Anyone Have a Plan?

AI is predicted to automate 18% of jobs, prompting discussions on a new work structure and economic policies.

fromEntrepreneur

Your Business Already Has the Most Valuable AI Asset. You Just Haven't Extracted It Yet.

Business leaders using AI often feel satisfied but lack competitiveness, highlighting a gap that needs addressing for sustained success.

fromThe Verge

Now Meta will track what employees do on their computers to train its AI agents

Meta is using employee activity data to train AI agents for better task automation.

fromTheregister

Google unleashes even more AI security agents to fight crims

AI is essential for cybersecurity, transitioning from human-led to AI-led defense strategies overseen by humans.

Enterprise AI in Practice: 6 Must-Watch Sessions on Scaling Agentic Systems

Enterprise AI is transitioning from experimentation to execution, presenting challenges in governance, scaling, and measurable business impact.

Video: What Can A.I. Companies Do to Win Public Trust?

A.I. companies must address governance issues to regain public trust amid concerns over disruption without clear plans for the future.

fromNextgov.com

The government is buying AI faster than it is assigning authority

Federal governance of AI requires clear authority to pause or override systems when risks materialize.

fromFast Company

How to use AI to strengthen teams instead of destroying them

Top talent and AI do not guarantee high-performing teams; effective collaboration and strategic use of AI are essential.

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.