Human rights stories - Page 3
Cisco unveils AI-powered enhancements for Webex in bid to strengthen hybrid work
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Cisco's WebexOne event revealed significant enhancements to its Webex software powered by AI, improving user productivity, experience, and preventing burnout.
Australians' trust in AI declining due to privacy concerns: Cisco says
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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human rights
Cisco's 2023 survey reveals rising privacy concerns among Australians, leading to faltering trust in AI technology.
Yubico Announces Exciting Leadership Changes
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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mfa
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cybersecurity
Yubico announces leadership changes: co-founder Stina Ehresnvard becomes Chief Evangelist and Mattias Danielsson takes over as CEO. #cybersecurity.
First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms
Tue, 24th Jan 2023
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online safety
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human rights
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hate speech
A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.
Australia's first ethical AI advisory opens its doors
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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human rights
The Ethical AI Advisory aims to support public and private companies in their quest to develop ethical approaches to AI design and deployment.
Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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public cloud
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cloud services
The PJCIS, Human Right Law Centre, Digital Rights Watch and Access Now are calling for the repeal or amendment of the controversial laws.
Salesforce accused of sex trafficking in lawsuit by 50 women
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The 50 'Jane Does' allege that Salesforce built customised services for the web forum Backpage while publicly boasting about fighting sex trafficking.
Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources'
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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manufacturing
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supply chain
Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources' and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.
Human rights groups call for speakers to boycott Salesforce conference
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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A number of human rights groups are rallying for a number of major speakers to pull out of Salesforce's upcoming Dreamforce conference.
Microsoft champions same-sex marriage
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Microsoft endorses same-sex marriage ahead of Washington state's crucial vote, citing benefits for business and economic growth.
Google threatens to pull out of China
Wed, 13th Jan 2010
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surveillance
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gmail
Google has threatened to pull its search engine from the People's Republic of China, after an attack originating from the country.