Tag: Digital Rights
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Three Authors Win Big in Pirated-Training AI Case: A Landmark Victory and a Longer Fight Ahead
Illustrating a Turning Point in AI and Copyright In a development that could reshape how artificial intelligence organizations source training data, three authors—Andrea Bartz, Kirk Wallace Johnson, and Charles Graeber—recently secured a significant legal win after their books were pirated to train AI models. The court’s decision marks a rare moment of progress for writers…
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Kenya Court: Consensus Emerges Over Suspended Cybercrime Provisions Ahead of Consolidation
Overview The Milimani High Court in Nairobi is witnessing a rare moment of agreement as the State and multiple petitioners signal progress toward consensus on the suspended sections of Kenya’s newly amended cybercrime law. The development comes amid ongoing consolidated constitutional challenges that seek to challenge or reinterpret several provisions of the controversial reform. What…
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Training 16 Defenders: Local Impact Through the NGO Forum and the African Commission
Investing in Local Impact: The Training Program Across Africa, human rights defenders play a crucial role in advancing dignity, justice, and accountability. A recent training program brought 16 defenders together with the NGO Forum and the African Commission to deepen their impact at the local level. The initiative underscores a shared commitment: empower individuals who…
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Training 16 Defenders: Local Impact Through the NGO Forum and African Commission
Unlocking Local Impact: Training 16 Defenders with the NGO Forum and the African Commission Across Africa, human rights defenders play a vital role in advancing justice and dignity for all. From protecting freedom of expression and association to holding governments accountable and pushing for gender equality, defenders are at the frontline of change. Recent efforts…
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Kenya: How Digital Platforms Are Weaponised to Abuse Women
Introduction: a troubling trend in digital spaces A new report by Equality Now shines a spotlight on how digital platforms are increasingly weaponised to abuse women and girls in Kenya. While social media and messaging apps have connected communities and opened doors for economic opportunity, they have also given perpetrators a wider, faster, and more…
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How Digital Platforms Are Weaponized to Abuse Women in Kenya
Introduction: A Growing Crisis in a Connected Nation Digital platforms have transformed communication, opportunity, and commerce in Kenya. Yet a new report from Equality Now reveals a troubling side: social media and other online tools are increasingly weaponized to abuse, exploit, and threaten women and girls. From online sexual exploitation to coordinated harassment, the study…
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Captcha Page: Understanding News Site Access Restrictions
What a Captcha Page Really Signals You’ve likely encountered a Captcha Page when trying to visit a news site. The message may warn that automated behavior has been detected or that access is restricted under terms of service. While it can be frustrating, these pages exist to protect copyright, maintain server performance, and prevent data…
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Understanding News Group Newspapers’ Captcha and Access Policies
What is a Captcha and Why Do Some News Sites Use It? Captcha challenges are designed to distinguish human users from automated scripts. For large media brands like News Group Newspapers (NGN), capchas help protect intellectual property, control data scraping, and prevent abuse of their platforms. When a site notices unusual traffic patterns, it may…
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Constitutional challenge to Australia’s teen social media ban could hinge on activists like Ivy Sheng
A legal showdown looms over Australia’s age-based social media ban Legal scholars warn that Australia’s world-first social media ban for under‑16s could face a constitutional challenge that reaches the High Court. At the center of the debate is the implied right to freedom of political communication, a constitutional protection that some experts say is stronger…
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AI and Workers’ Rights: CHR Calls for Strong Global Safeguards
CHR emphasizes human rights in AI governance The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has underscored that the many benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) must not come at the expense of workers’ rights. In a clear statement, the CHR called for robust legal frameworks to guide the development and regulation of AI, ensuring technologies enhance human…