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“Content Creators and Journalists: Redefining News and Credibility in the Digital Age,” Knight Center and UNESCO publish e-book:

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Bridging the gap between digital content creators and journalists: Knight Center and UNESCO publish pioneering e-book With 105 pages of interviews, research, first-hand accounts from news content creators like Dylan Page (aka News Daddy) and Kassy Cho (founder of Almost), illustrations and best practices, this unique open-access e-book published by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, in … Read more

Among all the assassinations, Israel might have created a new hero in Yahya Sinwar’s person

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I see on Tiktok several promotional videos. He was killed while fighting to the last moment. Israeli soldiers released initial footage probably to humiliate him, but the narrative is built quickly to transform him into a hero.  He did not have a broad appeal, but he may have had one gradually. But probably for a … Read more

A municipality talk, a Youtube video appearance

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I was invited to a talk at Fatih Municipality: Prof. Dr. Erkan Saka talked about the transformative effect of artificial intelligence technologies on individuals and the importance of artificial intelligence literacy in the “Artificial Intelligence Talks” program held at Neslişah Sultan Cultural Center. link I commented on “social media addiction” and proposed media literacy, etc … Read more

German Foreign Baerbock was close to justify indiscriminate killing of civilians

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Some explicitly accused her; I feel like even if she did not intend to do that, given the context and number of civilian casualties, she is giving support to the Israeli army’s massacres. Here is a Perplexity summary: Baerbock has consistently reaffirmed Germany’s support for Israel’s right to self-defense against Hamas[1][2]. She has stated that … Read more

Israel attacks UN (UNIFIL) continue

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  Showing no respect for the civilized international order, destroying Western moral superiority as fast as possible… Recent Attacks on UN Peacekeepers Israeli forces have targeted the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters and positions multiple times in recent days: On Thursday, Israeli tank fire struck a UNIFIL observation tower, injuring two Indonesian … Read more

The 4th Self-Immolation Act in the US protesting the Israeli agression

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Just saw another act. So I asked Perplexity to list all acts so far: According to Perplexity: Based on the search results provided, there have been at least four self-immolation acts in the United States related to the Israel-Palestine conflict since late 2023. Here’s a summary of these incidents: December 2023: An unidentified individual set … Read more

This may be the most detailed work so far: “The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Elections Across the Globe”

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The Center for Media Engagement at UT Austin released a vital report. The executive summary is below. For the full report, click here.  Generative AI (GenAI) has emerged as a transformative force in elections playing out across the world. In a series of reports, the Center for Media Engagement investigates GenAI’s role before, during, and … Read more

Politics makes strange bedfellows. Some Jihadists happy with the assasination of Nasrallah

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A quick look at the Turkish Twittersphere confirmed my expectations. Some Jihadists and Islamists are actually happy. Since the civil war in Syria, many Turkish jihadists lost their uneasy sympathy with Hezbollah, who supported the Asad regime. But the actual celebrations come from “the Syrian opposition:” Celebrations in Opposition-Controlled Areas While the Syrian government officially … Read more

Software meets hardware in the war. Pager “bomb” attack in Lebanon

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    The Attack Hundreds of handheld pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded nearly simultaneously across Lebanon and parts of Syria on September 17, 2024[1][2]. At least 9 people were killed, including an 8-year-old girl, and around 2,750-3,000 people were injured, with about 200 in critical condition[1][4][7]. The explosions occurred in multiple locations, including Beirut’s … Read more

Dear MAGA people, your hats come from Turkey/Türkiye

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A factory in southeastern Turkey has completed the production of 100,000 hats featuring the slogan “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) for US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign, Serbestiyet news site reports. via

Highlights from the Harris vs. Trump debate

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As far as I could find, Turkey was mentioned once, this and Middle East topics provided in the end. Opening handshake: The debate began with Harris and Trump shaking hands, marking their first in-person meeting[1][3]. Economy and inflation: Trump attacked Harris on inflation and the economy, claiming the U.S. has had “terrible inflation” under the … Read more

Israeli soldiers killed a Turkish-American activist: Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi

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Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was a 26-year-old Turkish-American human rights activist and volunteer who was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank on September 6, 2024. Here are the key details about her and the circumstances of her death: Background Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was born on July 27, 1998 in Antalya, Turkey[1]. She grew up … Read more

Digital Apartheid in Gaza and Tech for Palestine initiatives

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EFF has a piece on Digital Apartheid in Gaza: Big Tech Must Reveal Their Roles in Tech Used in Human Rights Abuses The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has reported on unjust content moderation practices, often at the request of Israeli authorities, which disproportionately affect Palestinian voices[6]. Besides, there is the Big Tech’s Role: The involvement of major … Read more

Should We Be Worried About Monkeypox?

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Here is a curation I made recently: Monkeypox, now referred to as mpox, has recently been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its spread to other countries[5]. However, it is important to understand the … Read more

the Perseids Meteor Shower is now visible in the United States

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The shower reached the US; there were already beautiful scenes from Turkey… The Perseids Meteor Shower is one of the most spectacular and well-known meteor showers, occurring annually between mid-July and late August. It is particularly famous for its bright and numerous meteors, making it a favorite among skywatchers. ### Origin and Cause The Perseids … Read more