Election meddling is easier than before and regulation of social media is more muddled than ever. Private companies like Facebook have little chance of standing up to Russia’s intelligence services alone.
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Abuse of Female Journalists is Consistent Pattern Across the World
More than half reported they had been threatened or abused in a face-to-face encounter, with over a quarter saying they had been physically attacked.
Lawmakers Want US Intelligence Assessment Of Fake Videos
Three lawmakers want to see a U.S. intelligence assessment of threat posed by technology that lets anyone make fake people saying things they never said.
VIDEO: Election Interference as the New Norm Of Digital Statecraft
Cyber-security professionals, journalists and key stakeholders discuss the development of norms around election influence and interference and lessons learned.
Cyclist Who Flipped Off Trump Motorcade Runs For Office
The cyclist who flashed her middle finger at President Donald Trump’s motorcade says she’ll file paperwork to run for office in northern Virginia.
Aung San Suu Kyi Says Jailed Journalists Have Right to Appeal
Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday said 2 jailed Reuters journalists can appeal sentence and that their jailing had nothing to do with freedom of expression.
US Senate Taking Up Cause of Reuters Journalists Jailed in Burma
US Senators urge Pompeo to use all tools at his disposal and press for the immediate, unconditional release of Reuters journalists jailedin Myanmar.
Thai Police Shut Down Journalists’ Discussion About Rohingya
Police in Thailand shut down forum organized by foreign journalists to discuss whether military officers in Myanmar should face justice for Rohingya purge.
Twitter in Controversial Ban on Alex Jones and Infowars
Social media company Twitter has permanently banned far-right media personality Alex Jones for violating its policy against “abusive behavior.”
Crackdown on China’s Christian Churches Intensifies
Authorities are ratcheting up pressure on unregistered religious establishments with the intent of shutting down at least two-thirds of Christian churches.