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The two technospheres


The divergence of the Western and Chinese technospheres is a critical driver of cybersecurity concerns requiring the attention of both governments and the private sector around the world. This report provides a set of recommendations for action to mitigate the growing cybersecurity risks posed by technology decoupling.
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Media and democracy: unpacking America’s complex views on the digital public square


Three decades after Sir Tim Berners-Lee created the first web server, the technologies that once promised to usher in a new era of democracy are now also being used to spread disinformation and sow distrust. Amid a global pandemic and the contentious political events surrounding the 2020 U.S. election, the potential for harm has grown...
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Social media responsibility and free speech: a new approach for dealing with ‘Internet harms'


There are increasing demands from the public, media and politicians for some imposition of order on the Internet, much of which focuses on the management of speech. This paper outlines some of the primary pressures Canadians are facing in terms of censorship, algorithms, data collection and transparency. It then outlines a legislative solution for policy-makers.
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Informing the disinfo debate: a policy guide for protecting human rights


This report unpacks the main methods of manipulation that internet platforms engage in that harm fundamental rights and provides a set of policy recommendations addressed to lawmakers in the European Union.
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Digital lives of Australians 2021


Researchers sought feedback from more than 1,500 Australian consumers and more than 400 small business owners about their online needs and challenges. The research found that most consumers feel that the Internet has a positive impact on their lives. However, the research also found consumers and small businesses are not as confident as they could...