ICCL quit Government’s National Counter Disinformation Working Group due to failure to tackle big tech’s manipulation machine.
The Six Horsemen of the Digital Apocalypse
The six Grand Challenges in digital that face the next European Commission, and what to do about them.
Europe should follow Africa’s lead on tech and elections
Thierry Breton urged to follow Africa’s lead with clear and concrete protections from tech for voters during elections.
Tech companies will not save our kids: ICCL speaks at Oireachtas Children’s Committee
Dr Johnny Ryan and Dr Kris Shrishak speak at Oireachtas (Irish Parliament and Senate) committee on recommender systems, A.I. and children’s safety.
More than 60 organisations urge strong action by Coimisiún na Meán on “recommender system” algorithms
Together, we present evidence of harms, and urge robust action Coimisiún na Meán’s draft Code for video platforms.
82% of the Irish public wants Big Tech’s toxic algorithms switched off
Strong support for Coimisiún na Meán new rules that algorithms based on intimate profiling of people’s sexual desires, political and religious views, health conditions and or ethnicity must be turned off by default
COVID-19 Highlights Why Disinformation Online is a Rights-Based Issue
In recent weeks, the outbreak of COVID-19 has demonstrated how false rumours, unverified information, and harmful lies can be spread with rapid speed and unprecedented efficiency. Amongst many pressing concerns associated with the response to COVID-19, the proliferation of disinformation …