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Avi Asher-Schapiro, Thomson Reuters Foundation

How Donald Trump could tap technology to supercharge deportations of immigrants in second term

A vast surveillance and AI-powered data gathering system already exists and could be used to target immigrants in the US.

Avi Asher-Schapiro, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Jul 24, 2024 · 10:00 pm
Israel-Hamas war: Misinformation is being spread across social media – with real-world consequences

The main aim of false narratives is to manipulate public opinion and justify collective punishment, says an expert.

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Avi Asher-Schapiro, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Oct 18, 2023 · 10:00 pm
For overburdened judiciaries, AI could lend a helping hand – but experts warn of bias, injustice

The use of artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system is growing quickly worldwide, from chatbots to even robot ‘judges’.

Adam Smith, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Anastasia Moloney, Thomson Reuters Foundation News
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Avi Asher-Schapiro, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· May 18, 2023 · 09:30 pm

Parents in the US are suing Instagram and Snapchat for the mental health struggles of their children

A sharp increase in depression and suicide among US teenagers coincided with a surge in social media use about a decade ago.

Avi Asher-Schapiro, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Feb 12, 2023 · 01:30 pm