Kate Knibbs
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China’s New Online Publishing Rules Show It’s Not Loosening Its Death Grip On The Internet
China just tightened its control over online publishing with a restrictive set of rules that would shut down foreign outlets and foreign gaming companies — if they’re enforced as written.
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Google Now Shows ‘Don’t Do Jihad’ Ad Results To ISIS Wannabes
Tech companies are resorting to increasingly peculiar measures to look like they’re taking action against ISIS. The latest: Google will show anti-terrorism links to people who search for extremist content.
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Why You Should Care About Apple’s Fight With The FBI
The FBI wants Apple’s help to investigate a terrorist attack. Apple says providing this help is the real danger. We’ve reached a boiling point in the battle between tech companies and the government over encryption. And what happens will affect anyone who uses a smartphone, including you.
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Spy Chief Calls Gene Editing A Weapon Of Mass Destruction
Gene editing, like CRISPR, is a scientific breakthrough that may help cure diseases, prevent ageing and change humanity. According to the US intelligence community, it’s also a potential weapon of mass destruction.