Human rights stories
Millions of Europeans with disabilities still face daily online barriers, as half of Irish businesses remain unaware of new EU rules.
Public interest groups are being hit through several channels at once, as Cloudflare blocked 38.5 billion attacks on its Project Galileo users.
European businesses face fresh compliance risk after a study found all 12 leading AI models breached core checks under EU law in testing.
Finance teams face rising retention risks as most professionals want roles that tackle social and environmental issues, ACCA said.
A new report says one in four children are exposed to unwanted sexual contact online, with girls facing the highest risk before 18.
Brands facing tougher due diligence rules will gain deeper tier supplier mapping and risk scoring as Worldly folds Bendi into its platform.
Government blackouts, power failures and war drove unusually severe and prolonged internet disruptions across multiple regions in the first quarter.
Privacy campaigners warn that age checks and identity verification could expand surveillance as the coalition launches in 19 organisations worldwide.
The multilingual tool could cut complaint-taking from hours to seconds, easing access for migrants, tourists and others in Hyderabad.
Bias concerns are mounting as most Canadian tech firms use AI in HR, while many lack safeguards to prevent discriminatory decisions.
Privacy advocates say the rollout could wrongly flag innocent people and expose WA residents to biometric surveillance without clear consent or oversight.
Canadians could soon gain stronger control over federal records as Ottawa weighs binding powers for the Privacy Commissioner and rules for AI decisions.
Public backing is strongest where facial recognition is tied to security, with 81% supporting border checks and 53% favouring tighter limits.
Accessibility is moving into mainstream platforms, but hallucinations and privacy risks could still undermine users who rely on AI support.
The summit will examine how automated decisions in hiring, healthcare and banking can amplify bias and leave marginalised Canadians with little recourse.
Survivors of domestic abuse could get safer access to communication as donated handsets are refurbished and recycled across Australia.
The hire comes as live facial recognition in British shops faces mounting scrutiny over privacy, accountability and safeguards for shoppers and staff.
Most firms lack formal bias controls, leaving 2SLGBTQI+ users less well served by AI systems than the wider public.
Tighter disclosure rules are exposing pay, hours and subcontracting gaps in Australian factories, raising exploitation and reputational risks.
AI moderation tools may treat abuse unevenly, with a Queensland study finding political personas shift judgments without hurting accuracy much.
