Human Rights Concerns Over the UN Cybercrime Treaty Raised at IGF 2024
At the recent Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2024, experts voiced serious human rights concerns surrounding the UN Cybercrime Treaty. This treaty, aimed at coordinating international efforts to combat cybercrime, has come under scrutiny for vague provisions that could threaten freedoms…
UK Social Media Platforms Criticised Over Safety Failures
In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in how children interact with social media. Reports indicate that a growing number of young users are circumventing age restrictions imposed by popular platforms, prompting serious concerns about their online safety. A…
Sheetz Invests in Employment of Individuals With Disabilities
Sheetz Inc., a leading convenience store retailer, has taken a bold step forward by becoming the first employer in Pennsylvania to participate in the Integrated Vocational Engagement & Support Team (InVEST) program. This initiative, spearheaded by the Pennsylvania Department of…
Denmark Faces Backlash Over AI Welfare Surveillance: The Ethical Dilemma of Technology in Social Systems
Denmark’s ambitious integration of artificial intelligence in welfare surveillance is currently under scrutiny as civil rights groups raise alarms about privacy violations and potential discrimination. The use of AI by Udbetaling Danmark (UDK) and ATP for detecting welfare fraud has…
### Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over AI-Driven Discrimination in Danish Welfare System
Amnesty International has sounded the alarm regarding the Danish welfare authority, Udbetaling Danmark (UDK), and its partnership with Arbejdsmarkedets Tillægspension (ATP) for using artificial intelligence tools to detect fraud in social benefits. A new report titled “Coded Injustice: Surveillance and…
