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Big Tech’s bind with military and intelligence agencies

Big Tech is now in the business of enabling government surveillance. It was just a matter of time they’d be tools of war and abuse.

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Blurring the Line: How Militarisation of Tech is Reshaping our Town Squares

Military tech is seeping into our daily lives, raising urgent questions about who controls our civic life and shapes our future.

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PI alerts regulator about the use of algorithms by the UK Government and their impact on migrants

Our complaint against the UK Home Office’s use of two algorithmic tools for immigration enforcement operations, filed with the UK data protection regulator.

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Blurring the Line: How Militarisation of Tech is Reshaping our Town Squares

Military tech is seeping into our daily lives, raising urgent questions about who controls our civic life and shapes our future.

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The Second Order: The UK Government's new secret order still strikes at Apple's security

The UK Government has reportedly issued a new secret order to Apple, and it's likely still as dangerous.

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