When I saw the news How Google Maps Makes It Harder for Palestinians to Navigate the West Bank I asked Perplexity to compile a list of accusations against Big Tech: The allegations of abuse against Palestinians by Big Tech companies are numerous and concerning. Here’s a comprehensive list of the main allegations based on … Read more
Over the past two years, dozens of other copyright lawsuits against AI companies have been filed at a rapid clip. The plaintiffs include individual authors like Sarah Silverman and Ta Nehisi-Coates, visual artists, media companies like The New York Times, and music-industry giants like Universal Music Group. This wide variety of rights holders are alleging … Read more
EFF policy recommendations cover social media platform intermediary liability, competition and interoperability, consumer protection, privacy and surveillance, and AI regulation. Here’s a sneak peek: The EU must ensure that the enforcement of platform regulation laws like the Digital Services Act and the European Media Freedom Act are centered on the fundamental rights of users in … Read more
Remember wish.com? They were the Temu of the world before Temu existed. They specialized in selling ultra-cheap goods online almost like an online dollar store. One of the only reasons this was possible though was because Wish.com was taking a massive loss on each and every item sold. While this was extremely effective in growing … Read more
Abu Mohammed al-Golani, now known by his real name Ahmed al-Sharaa, has undergone a significant visual transformation that mirrors his political evolution from a jihadist leader to Syria’s new de facto ruler. This change in appearance has been a deliberate part of his efforts to rebrand himself and his organization. Early Years: The Militant Look … Read more
This begins a series of edited volumes with my doctoral students and a wider community of scholars I work with. We are already working on a new title, but this is the first cherished one! I have uploaded the preface and extended content to Academia.edu. The official site here, I case you would like to … Read more
I followed the case from the outset, but it was heartbreaking again, and I could not know what to do. Still, for the record, here it is. The case of Gisèle Pelicot in France is a shocking and unprecedented mass rape trial that has captivated the nation and sparked important discussions about sexual violence and … Read more
The video coverage was so heart-breaking. Emerging information is a bit surprising. The suspect in the German Christmas market attack has been identified as Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi national who has been living in Germany for over a decade[1][3]. Here are the key details about the suspect: Background Taleb Al Abdulmohsen is a … Read more
I was in İzmir today and will fly back to İstanbul in an hour. -in fact, I already flew- It was an opportunity to think about AI-powered smart city cases and data politics in general. In the end, I summarize my presentation. İzmir Planning Office (an entity officially affiliated with İzmir municipality) organized the event. … Read more
During Angela Merkel’s sixteen years in office, economic growth was steady, unemployment came down dramatically and exports rose. And yet, her decisions are now being blamed for some of Germany’s gravest economic problems. DW Business breaks down her economic legacy in four areas: energy, public spending, migration and trade with China and asks: to what extent did … Read more
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has become an unlikely folk hero in certain corners of social media and public discourse. This phenomenon can be attributed to several factors: Symbolism and Narrative Mangione’s alleged actions transformed a complex issue into a simple, emotionally resonant narrative[1]. The story of a … Read more
Many citizens in major cities—including İstanbul—have seen these billboard ads, translated as “Who will wash me when I die?” The TV serial is called Gassal. Definition of Gassal Gassal literally means washer of the dead. In Islamic culture, the person who organizes the funeral procedures of a deceased person and washes and prepares the body … Read more
We will see whether Türkiye really benefits from the developments in Syria, but she is actively involved: Turkish Embassy in Damascus resumes operations after 12 years Turkey condemns Israel plan to double Golan Heights population Here are the key Türkiye-related news items regarding Syria: Turkey’s Diplomatic Moves • Turkey reopened its embassy in Syria on … Read more
It appears that CNN’s report on freeing a Syrian prisoner has come under scrutiny, though the network denies fabricating the story. Here’s a summary of the situation: The Original Report CNN’s chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward and her team visited a prison in Damascus, Syria, on December 11, 2024, shortly after the fall of Bashar … Read more
The MIT Press has released a comprehensive report that addresses how open access policies shape research and what is needed to maximize their positive impact on the research ecosystem. The report, entitled “Access to Science and Scholarship 2024: Building an Evidence Base to Support the Future of Open Research Policy,” is the outcome of a … Read more