A study conducted during Hungary's parliamentary elections by civil liberties group Liberties found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini provide inaccurate and inconsistent voting advice. They often failed to recommend the correct party, particularly showing a strong bias against the Tisza party, and included parties not running in the election.
Facewatch, a facial recognition system used by over 100 UK businesses, is launching a feature to instantly alert police to serious offenders. Civil liberties groups warn of increased surveillance and potential for false identifications, citing concerns about regulation and accuracy.
Ireland, set to assume the EU presidency on July 1st, faces intense scrutiny over its alleged capture by big tech, with critics urging its recusal from digital sovereignty negotiations due to a history of lax data regulation enforcement and economic dependency on tech giants.
Eight individuals, including a former US Marine reservist, received lengthy prison sentences for a shooting during a July 4 protest outside a Texas immigration detention center. Benjamin Song was sentenced to 100 years, with others receiving 30-70 years. Prosecutors labeled the act 'terrorism' and linked the defendants to antifa, a designation the defense denied.
The UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s, set to take effect in 2027, has ignited a multifaceted debate. While campaigners welcome the move citing protection from online harms, critics argue it may infringe on civil liberties, fail due to workarounds, and have unintended consequences such as isolating vulnerable youth and impacting education. The ban could require millions to verify their age via official ID, potentially raising privacy concerns.
A new AP-NORC poll reveals most Americans view fundamental civil liberties like voting and free speech as vital to the nation's identity. However, a significant majority also believe these rights are under threat, with concerns varying across demographics and political affiliations.
Japan's parliament passes a law creating a National Intelligence Council to centralize intelligence gathering in response to external threats, sparking concerns over civil liberties and lacking parliamentary oversight provisions.
The Open Society Foundations will invest $300 million to bolster economic security and defend civil liberties in the US, addressing what they see as an attack on the rule of law and rights rollback.
The UK government is expanding the use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology across police forces to identify suspects in real-time. While authorities view it as a major crime-fighting tool, critics raise concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and potential bias.
