Tag: Digital Rights
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An Uncertain Future for the Global Internet
Overview: A Declining Trend in Global Internet Freedom The latest edition of Freedom on the Net 2025 paints a sobering picture: internet freedom around the world has declined for the 15th consecutive year. Among the 72 countries assessed, conditions deteriorated in 28, while 17 showed gains. The trend signals growing challenges for digital rights, online…
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Morgan Freeman Laments AI Voice Theft, Says Lawyers Are Busy
Raising Alarm: Freeman Calls Out AI Voice Cloning Hollywood icon Morgan Freeman has joined a growing chorus of performers pushing back against the rapid rise of artificial intelligence voice cloning. In a candid conversation with The Guardian, Freeman expressed his frustration with the way AI is capable of mimicking human voices without consent. He was…
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Iconic Voices, Modern AI: Michael Caine Joins ElevenLabs For Voice Cloning Marketplace
AI and the Voice: A New Era for Iconic Performances The collaboration between legendary actor Michael Caine and the generative AI company ElevenLabs marks a bold moment in the evolving relationship between technology and voice artistry. As ElevenLabs launches its Iconic Voice Marketplace, the project brings together living icons and performers who have passed away,…
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Stars Sell Their Voices: McConaughey and Caine Team with ElevenLabs for AI Replicas
Stars Team Up With AI Voice Tech In a move that blends cinema nostalgia with cutting-edge technology, a pair of Hollywood luminaries have embraced artificial intelligence to extend their reach beyond traditional acting. Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine have joined forces with ElevenLabs, an AI audio company known for its realistic voice replication, to produce…
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Lawmakers Warn ICE Access to Graphite Spyware Could Undermine Freedom of Movement, Speech, and Privacy
Background: Graphite spyware and Paragon Solutions Lawmakers are sounding alarms over potential access by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Graphite, a powerful spyware platform developed by Paragon Solutions, an Israeli cybersecurity firm launched in 2019 by veterans from Israel’s intelligence and defense technology community. The controversy arrives at a moment when governing bodies…
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Lawmakers Warn: ICE Access to Graphite Spyware Could Threaten Freedom of Movement, Speech, and Privacy
What is Graphite spyware and who uses it? Graphite spyware, developed by Paragon Solutions, is an advanced surveillance tool allegedly designed to covertly monitor smartphones and other devices. Paragon Solutions, founded in 2019 by former Israeli intelligence and defense tech professionals, has positioned Graphite within a broader, highly scrutinized spyware market that has drawn attention…
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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…