Simonetta Vezzoso
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"Many consumers use this technology without knowing it, via common devices such as connected headbands or headphones, which use neural data to monitor heart rate, stress, or sleep. This highly sensitive data can reveal thoughts, emotions, and reactions..." www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
Ethics of neurotechnology: UNESCO adopts the first global standard in
Today UNESCO’s Member States took the final step towards adopting the first global normative framework on the ethics of neurotechnology. The Recommendation, which will enter into force on November 12
www.unesco.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 AM
"Many consumers use this technology without knowing it, via common devices such as connected headbands or headphones, which use neural data to monitor heart rate, stress, or sleep. This highly sensitive data can reveal thoughts, emotions, and reactions..." www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
"Thoma Bravo, the private equity fund that owns RealPage, hired well-connected lobbyists Ballard Partners, where Pam Bondi and a bunch of Trumpers used to work. So we know what happened next…" www.thebignewsletter.com/p/an-odd-set...
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 AM
"Thoma Bravo, the private equity fund that owns RealPage, hired well-connected lobbyists Ballard Partners, where Pam Bondi and a bunch of Trumpers used to work. So we know what happened next…" www.thebignewsletter.com/p/an-odd-set...
In Trump's hands "laws created to limit the concentration of economic and political power are being used to further its concentration. This administration is not governing in the interest of the people. It is acting in the interest of Mr. Trump" www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/o...
Opinion | Trump Falls Short of His Populist Rhetoric
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November 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
In Trump's hands "laws created to limit the concentration of economic and political power are being used to further its concentration. This administration is not governing in the interest of the people. It is acting in the interest of Mr. Trump" www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/o...
Looks serious: "EU must ‘stand by the promises made’ on digital rules, Vestager tells Euronews" www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
EU must stand by its digital rules promises, Vestager tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, the former digital czar Vestager urged the EU to stand firm on its digital rules as the US pushes for softer enforcement in exchange ...
www.euronews.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Looks serious: "EU must ‘stand by the promises made’ on digital rules, Vestager tells Euronews" www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Reposted by Simonetta Vezzoso
Donald Trump isn't wielding his antitrust authority to protect the American people — he's using it to reward his allies.
He's instilling his own twisted version of Bork-era antitrust enforcement, which gave corporate monopolies outsized power at the expense of everyone else.
He's instilling his own twisted version of Bork-era antitrust enforcement, which gave corporate monopolies outsized power at the expense of everyone else.
The Borking of America | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
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November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Donald Trump isn't wielding his antitrust authority to protect the American people — he's using it to reward his allies.
He's instilling his own twisted version of Bork-era antitrust enforcement, which gave corporate monopolies outsized power at the expense of everyone else.
He's instilling his own twisted version of Bork-era antitrust enforcement, which gave corporate monopolies outsized power at the expense of everyone else.
AI Slop Recipes Are Taking Over the Internet — And Thanksgiving Dinner www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
AI Slop Recipes Are Taking Over the Internet — And Thanksgiving Dinner
Food bloggers see traffic dip as home cooks turn to AI, inspired by impossible pictures
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AI Slop Recipes Are Taking Over the Internet — And Thanksgiving Dinner www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Rutger Bregman, the Dutch historian and best-selling author, has accused the BBC of censoring one of his Reith lectures, in which he described Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history”.
www.ft.com/content/07d8...
www.ft.com/content/07d8...
Dutch historian accuses BBC of censoring his Trump comments
Rutger Bregman hits out at broadcaster after it removes a sentence from one of his Reith lectures
www.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Rutger Bregman, the Dutch historian and best-selling author, has accused the BBC of censoring one of his Reith lectures, in which he described Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history”.
www.ft.com/content/07d8...
www.ft.com/content/07d8...
Everything's ok, antitrust/DMA's folks?
WhatsApp's new platform policies ban general purpose AI chatbots like Copilot from using its service.
Microsoft's AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15 | TechCrunch
WhatsApp's new platform policies ban general purpose AI chatbots like Copilot from using its service.
techcrunch.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Everything's ok, antitrust/DMA's folks?
Reposted by Simonetta Vezzoso
Für zahlreiche europäische Unternehmen ist der DMA die einzige Chance, in den von Monopol geprägten Märkten wieder Fuß zu fassen. Da geht es nicht mehr um Leistung, sondern um Datenpower und Lobbying. Den DMA zu unterlaufen heißt die deutsche Wirtschaft zu schwächen.
November 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Für zahlreiche europäische Unternehmen ist der DMA die einzige Chance, in den von Monopol geprägten Märkten wieder Fuß zu fassen. Da geht es nicht mehr um Leistung, sondern um Datenpower und Lobbying. Den DMA zu unterlaufen heißt die deutsche Wirtschaft zu schwächen.
Reposted by Simonetta Vezzoso
Die Bundeswirtschaftsministerin will DSA/DMA schwächen: Sie will offenbar zwei Welten: eine für Menschen in Deutschland, die sich an Gesetze halten müssen. Und eine für ausländische Tech-Konzerne, die sie mit Füßen treten dürfen. Ich schäme mich für diese Bundesregierung
November 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Die Bundeswirtschaftsministerin will DSA/DMA schwächen: Sie will offenbar zwei Welten: eine für Menschen in Deutschland, die sich an Gesetze halten müssen. Und eine für ausländische Tech-Konzerne, die sie mit Füßen treten dürfen. Ich schäme mich für diese Bundesregierung
Put in on T-shirts
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Put in on T-shirts
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First Secretary of Defense you could defeat by painting a tunnel on the side of a boulder.
November 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
First Secretary of Defense you could defeat by painting a tunnel on the side of a boulder.
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NY’s new law requires companies to disclose when algorithms set prices. Though it doesn’t stop surveillance pricing, its real power may be giving researchers and watchdogs new ways to investigate algorithmic harms, argues Stephanie T. Nguyen, Fmr. Chief Technologist at the Federal Trade Commission.
How to Test New York’s Algorithmic Pricing Law | TechPolicy.Press
New York’s ADPA exposes algorithmic pricing. Stephanie T. Nguyen discusses how these disclosures could reveal fairness issues and potential consumer impacts.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
NY’s new law requires companies to disclose when algorithms set prices. Though it doesn’t stop surveillance pricing, its real power may be giving researchers and watchdogs new ways to investigate algorithmic harms, argues Stephanie T. Nguyen, Fmr. Chief Technologist at the Federal Trade Commission.
"“Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us,” he said. “It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralysing cowardice’ of today’s elites""
Not good… @rutgerbregman.com’s lecture about the ‘paralysing cowardice’, by fx universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism is censored … out of fear for authoritarianism (and lawsuits)
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Reith lecturer accuses BBC of censoring his remarks on Trump
Dutch writer Rutger Bregman says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"“Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us,” he said. “It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralysing cowardice’ of today’s elites""
"“Google’s commitments are a good example of how the work of national authorities on consumer protection law complements the Commission’s enforcement of the DMA to achieve better results,” a Commission spokesperson said" indeed!
“The investigation, which accused the tech giant of using “misleading and aggressive” commercial practices to get users to link services like Maps and Search, thus violating Italian consumer protection rules, struck at conduct that is also covered by the [DMA].” www.politico.eu/article/goog...”
Google’s compliance with EU’s Big Tech rules gets Italian redesign – POLITICO
Google’s Italian settlement on consent forms highlights the quiet power member states wield in ‘gold-plating’ EU rules.
www.politico.eu
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
"“Google’s commitments are a good example of how the work of national authorities on consumer protection law complements the Commission’s enforcement of the DMA to achieve better results,” a Commission spokesperson said" indeed!
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This is extremely unfortunate to say the least. Not sure how I would have reacted to having my Reith lectures censored - the world has changed in an ill way in the two years since.
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
This is extremely unfortunate to say the least. Not sure how I would have reacted to having my Reith lectures censored - the world has changed in an ill way in the two years since.
Reposted by Simonetta Vezzoso
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
DMA: Encirclement Without End? competitionwave.blogspot.com/2025/11/dma-...
DMA: Encirclement Without End?
We are only a few days on from the Berlin summit on European Digital Sovereignty, where the DMA was celebrated as an essential component to...
competitionwave.blogspot.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
DMA: Encirclement Without End? competitionwave.blogspot.com/2025/11/dma-...
"...die Bundesregierung [sei] auch in Brüssel unterwegs, um für Erleichterungen zu werben. Konkret nannte Reiche als Beispiele DSA und DMA" www.handelsblatt.com/dpa/wirtscha...
Handelsblatt
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November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
"...die Bundesregierung [sei] auch in Brüssel unterwegs, um für Erleichterungen zu werben. Konkret nannte Reiche als Beispiele DSA und DMA" www.handelsblatt.com/dpa/wirtscha...
Digitalgesetz: Start-ups warnen EU vor Einknicken vor USA www.nord24.de/netzwelt/sta...
Digitalgesetz: Start-ups warnen EU vor Einknicken vor USA
Im Zollstreit mit den USA drängt die Zeit. Die Start-up-Branche fürchtet einen Kuhhandel: Knickt die EU vor Donald Trump ein und lockert ihr Digitalgesetz zugunsten von US-Tech-Riesen?
www.nord24.de
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Digitalgesetz: Start-ups warnen EU vor Einknicken vor USA www.nord24.de/netzwelt/sta...
"The device...should be able to filter things out for the user, as the user would trust the AI to do things for them over long periods of time. It should also be contextually aware of when it’s the best time to present information to the user and ask for input" techcrunch.com/2025/11/24/a...
Altman describes OpenAI's forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone | TechCrunch
Altman and Ive tease a simple AI device aimed at calm, distraction-free computing, launching within two years.
techcrunch.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
"The device...should be able to filter things out for the user, as the user would trust the AI to do things for them over long periods of time. It should also be contextually aware of when it’s the best time to present information to the user and ask for input" techcrunch.com/2025/11/24/a...
This is, at best, a toothpick. bsky.app/profile/wave...
"The guidance is not enforceable".
Ofcom is hopelessly out of touch with what is a national emergency.
www.thetimes.com/article/c47a...
Ofcom is hopelessly out of touch with what is a national emergency.
www.thetimes.com/article/c47a...
Ofcom bans social media giants from using ‘toxic’ algorithms
Regulator targets ‘manosphere’ misogyny and hate as seen in content produced by Andrew Tate
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
This is, at best, a toothpick. bsky.app/profile/wave...
"Generative AI holds tremendous promise, but its exploitation for purely political or economic benefit can manipulate, distort, and distract." www.ohchr.org/en/statement...
High Commissioner Türk calls on business to tackle today’s challenges with human rights as their guide
Excellencies, Distinguished Chair and Members of the Working Group,Before I begin, I would like to say it is encouraging to see so many of you gathered, united by a commitment to human rights, in thes...
www.ohchr.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
"Generative AI holds tremendous promise, but its exploitation for purely political or economic benefit can manipulate, distort, and distract." www.ohchr.org/en/statement...
"“When powerful tech giants introduce new technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence, human rights can be the first casualty,”" news.un.org/en/story/202...
UN rights chief: AI misuse and corporate influence present ‘clear and present’ challenge
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, says major companies and fast-moving technologies are creating new challenges for tackling rights abuses – and that governments and businesses n...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:36 AM
"“When powerful tech giants introduce new technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence, human rights can be the first casualty,”" news.un.org/en/story/202...