Condemned for giving more media coverage to missing submarine than to Greece boat disaster

Condemned for giving more media coverage to missing submarine than to Greece boat disaster

File photo Human rights organizations have condemned the submarine’s disappearance for more media coverage than the Greek boat disaster. Judith Sunderland, associate director for Europe and Central Asia at Human Rights Watch, said there is a striking and frightening contrast between the boat accident and the missing submarine incident. Judith Sunderland argues that there is…

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UN chief calls for new era of social media integrity in bid to stem misinformation

UN chief calls for new era of social media integrity in bid to stem misinformation

Alarm over the potential threat posed by the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) must not obscure the damage already being done by digital technologies that enable the spread of online hate speech, as well as mis- and disinformation, he said.   The policy brief argues that they should be integral players in upholding the…

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Social media is a danger to children

Social media is a danger to children

Washington: The Surgeon General of the United States has called for more terms and conditions on the use of internet platforms, calling social media a threat to children’s mental health and well-being. According to international media reports, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, the government spokesman for public health in the United States, identified the possible harm…

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