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Israel’s digital occupation of Palestine
Access Now calls for a physical and digital ceasefire for Palestinians currently under seige in Gaza and facing online attacks around the world. We stand in solidarity with all those impacted by this conflict.
Meta is revisiting its hate speech policy on Zionism — here’s why it’s (still) a bad idea
Meta is (re)considering how to moderate content involving the term “Zionist.” Here’s why this hate speech policy is (still) a bad idea.
Falsos positivos, verdaderas consecuencias
The Sudan conflict: how internet shutdowns deepen a humanitarian crisis
These stories from the Sudan conflict show the human impact of the internet shutdowns that plunged the country into darkness last month.
“Smart borders” and the making of a humanitarian crisis
Reporte: ¿Cómo estamos regulando la Inteligencia Artificial en América Latina?
Seeking Access Now’s next Executive Director
The Access Now Board is launching the search for Access Now’s new Executive Director.
Stepping down so others can step up
After almost 15 years at the helm, Access Now’s co-founder and Executive Director Brett Solomon is stepping down from the role, making way for a new leader.
In Saudi Arabia, no safe harbor for free speech
Saudi authorities have proposed two laws that would further restrict free expression online, even potentially silencing people outside Saudi Arabia.
What they did in the shadows: Internet shutdowns and atrocities in Ukraine
Approaching two years since the full-scale invasion, we document the atrocities in Ukraine and the inflicted suffering on its people.
Why the EU’s new political advertising rules won’t protect the next European elections
The EU recently approved new rules intended to make political advertising more transparent. But will they deliver in time for June’s European elections?
Private tech, humanitarian problems: how to ensure digital transformation does no harm
Our new report, Mapping Humanitarian Tech: exposing protection gaps in digital transformation programmes, examines how humanitarian-tech partnerships impact people and communities at risk.
How governments can strengthen data protection in Africa
Digitisation in Africa has led many countries to develop data protection laws. We explore ways to strengthen these frameworks.
What the U.S. can and must do to reconnect Gaza
Gaza is suffering under its ninth recent telecommunications and internet shutdown. We outline how the U.S. can help reconnect Gaza.
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LATAM, una región enamorada de la vigilancia en 2023
Human rights protections…with exceptions: what’s (not) in the EU’s AI Act deal
The E.U. just agreed to (not quite a) deal on the AI Act. But what’s in it? What’s missing? And what happens now?