Huawei 5G Network in the UK
The UK government has recently decided to allow Huawei to build parts of its non-core 5G network. The approval comes with a number of conditions: Huawei’s share of the market will be capped at 35% and it will not be allowed to build its 5G network at sensitive locations, such as near military bases or […]
The Virtual ‘Spread’ of the Coronavirus
For those unaware, Lunar New Year was celebrated this past weekend. However, this year was different than many others – notably absent were the large gatherings at restaurants and the excitement of the holiday. Instead, family members opted for virtual well-wishes… and turning to anger on social media to post “vitriolic comments and mocking memes” […]
AI & Deep Fakes Presentation – January 28
Hello class, Chris and I will be presenting on Artificial Intelligence and more specifically ‘Deep Fakes’. Please have a look at these materials prior to our presentation to get an understanding of what we will be discussing. https://www.mcmillan.ca/What-Can-and-Should-the-Law-Do-About-Deepfake-An-Update Thank you, Anant & Chris
News of the Week; January 22, 2020
COMMUNICATIONS Comcast settles lying allegations, will issue refunds and cancel debts Four defendants settle, six remain in FTC illegal robocalling suit Verizon Launches New Private Search Engine In Hopes You’ve Forgotten Its Terrible Track Record On Privacy Verizon Kills Cable Contracts As TV Sector Finally Starts Listening To Cord Cutters. Kind Of. FCC shuts New […]
“New Study Suggests That YouTube’s Recommendation Algorithm Isn’t the Tool of Radicalization Many People Believe (At Least Not Anymore)”
“Basically, YouTube is pushing people towards mainstream media sources. Whether or not you think that’s a good thing is up to you. But at the very least, it doesn’t appear to default to extremism as many people note. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it’s that way for everyone. Indeed, there are some people criticizing […]
IP owners have recently gained a new tool in Canada – November 2019
“Intellectual property owners often face difficulty enforcing their rights against entities engaged in infringing activities on the Internet, in particular where concerted efforts are made to remain anonymous or the entities reside in foreign jurisdictions where enforcement may prove difficult.” “In the recent decision Bell Media Inc. v Goldtv.biz, 2019 FC 1432, the Federal Court […]
Microsoft says it will honor California’s digital privacy law throughout the U.S.
https://www.techspot.com/news/82723-microsoft-honor-california-digital-privacy-law-throughout-us.html Microsoft has announced that it will apply the “core rights” established under California’s new digital privacy bill to every citizen in the United States regardless of what state they reside in. It’s interesting to see the effect that a large market like California can have when it comes to privacy rights. Similarly to emissions […]
Will Facebook policing content chill freedom of expression?
According to this BBC news article, https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51184323, Facebook intends to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK with the aim of policing Facebook’s platforms (Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Whatsapp). Although I think it is noble that Facebook wants to remove problematic content for the safety of its users, it also makes me weary at the thought […]
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