Building a diverse metaverse but struggling with assault
Will there be a diverse and inclusive metaverse? Today, we connect with people on the internet mostly by just looking
A project to improve diversity in news reporting
Improved diversity in newsroom and in news reports from news agency Associated Press are the targets for a project launched
Combatting cyber crime must not violate data protection and privacy
European Data Protection Supervisor stresses that also while combatting cybercrime, authorities must secure data protection and privacy rights according to
Lack of career opportunities for mid-career women, another study shows
Women account for 19% of C-level positions this year, up from 15% in 2021 but women’s participation in VP levels
Metaverse not a priority for CEOs
Artificial intelligence is the most impactful technology for CEOs but a majority don’t see the metaverse as a priority. 63%
‘Pursue your dreams all the way’, says France’s new Prime Minister
Elisabeth Borne has been appointed as France’s new Prime Minister, the second woman to hold this position after Edith Cresson
Access to abortion: rights and disparities across EU and in the US
Almost half (48 %) of pregnancies worldwide are unplanned, according to research (Bearak et al., 2020). World Health Organisation stresses
Brief IT & Media news updates | May 12
Meta changing its mind Meta has changed its mind and does not want its Oversight Board to provide policy guidance
A tool to block and mute online abuse of journalists
While the internet has enabled journalists to report from around the world in real time, it has also exposed them
Soon it will be ok to forget the password
Passwords are a hassle! If you use one to access many services you’re vulnerable and if you have zillions, you