Louise McNeil

This is no surprise! If we want to mitigate algorithmic decision-making bias, researchers need to access public data. The DSA should protect the best interest of society, facilitating adequate levels of transparent research within "big data"/ high profit organisations @ulsol.bsky.social

EFF, Civil Society Groups, Academics Call on UK Home Secretary to Address Flawed Data Bill Last week, EFF joined 30 civil society groups and academics in warning UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Department for Science, Innovation...

The UK’s Data Use and Access Bill puts marginalised groups at risk of opaque, unfair and harmful automated decisions. Yvette Cooper and Peter Kyle must address the lack of safeguards governing law enforcement use of automated decision-making tools before time runs out.

Age Verification in the European Union: The Commission's Age Verification App This is the second part of a three-part series about age verification in the European Union. In this blog post, we take a deep dive into the age verification app solicited by the European Commission, ...

The EU’s proposed Mini-ID Wallet could change how millions verify their age online, but who gets left out? Marginalized groups risk losing access to crucial services. Privacy and inclusion must be at the center of digital ID debates.

RIP to the Google Privacy Sandbox : Chrome will keep third-party cookies, a win for web giant's ad rivals

"By refusing to implement even the bare minimum protections they once promised, Google is making clear that user privacy comes second to their surveillance-based business model,” EFF’s Lena Cohen told @theregister.com.

🔥 @ninajankowicz.com to the European Parliament: "Before I describe the details of Russia's recent online influence campaigns, I would like to call upon you to stand firm against another autocracy: The United States of America."

An excellent article highlighting the very real issues associated with "The widening net of digital exclusion" causing real harm the individuals who need services the most, all the while - adding to the exponential growth of amassing digital data and pervasive surveillance #AcademicSky

Paris set to host difficult negotiations on tackling commercial hacking tools This week in Paris, the diplomatic initiative formerly known as the Pall Mall Process will continue to look for international agreement on thorny issues related to hacking tools known as commercial cy...

Talks to regulate surveillance technologies at key stage in Paris but reliant upon voluntary implementation.
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View of the sunrise over the River Shannon with birds swimming, taken from University of Limerick, The Living Bridge – An Droichead Beo

View of Plassey House (the White House) with a blue sky, the expansive green lawn and trees University of Limerick, taken from the Living Bridge – An Droichead Beo

Such a beautiful campus to work and study at, I always enjoy my peaceful morning walks @unioflimerick.bsky.social @ulsol.bsky.social

Would love to be added please 🙏

AI advisory group warns of potential for mass surveillance Government cautioned against deploying facial recognition technology ‘without thorough independent evaluation and resolution of identified risks’

Government has been warned by its expert AI Advisory Council that plans for the use of facial recognition tech (FRT) risk “gradual mission creep” towards a mass surveillance society.

The Council flags risks to fundamental rights and potential misidentifications.

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AI advisory group warns of potential for mass surveillance Government cautioned against deploying facial recognition technology ‘without thorough independent evaluation and resolution of identified risks’

Irish Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council: “The potential for a gradual mission creep towards an untargeted mass surveillance State is a legitimate concern.”

A great article by Josephine Franks @skynewss.bsky.social demonstrating the frightening reality of pervasive surveillance. Abusers being able to silently stalk through invisible apps - marketed towards child safety

Police unlawfully storing images of innocent people for facial recognition Privacy fears raised as report warns photographs of arrested people who are then released are being retained

“The police need to answer as to why they are still holding this highly personal data more than 10 years after the courts said this is against the law.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...

I am loving tonight's #latelate toy show @latelateshow.rte.ie and young Dory meering Jazzy ❤️ what a little star!

Ah yes, please may I introduce you to @michaelspicer.bsky.social who does such a wonderful job "coaching" politicians from "the room next door" 😅

Great to see the AP news joining Bluesky!

Absolutely deserves a follow and repost! Thanks for highlighting @emmalbriant.bsky.social

AI improvements are slowing down. Companies have a plan to break through the wall. AI labs racing to surpass human intelligence have become the subject of reports that challenges are getting between their models and their mission.

I expect that, as tech companies run out of data from the internet, they will push even harder for #surveillance, using excuses like safety, to get their hands on "multimodal" data. #privacy #AIEthics www.businessinsider.com/generative-a...

How about a little hi from Belle the grateful rescue kitten, found alone in the cold snow and now placed with her new family. Such a good little kitten!

Hi 👋 it would be great if you could add me to you surveillance studies pack!

A very interesting read on the increasingly important topic of privacy

My little ball of fluff, Gromit the Jackaranian looking proud and fluffy

My fluff ball is 6 years old today, he has decided that the day needs to be all about him! How do I explain that I'm trying to finish a PhD and prepare for yearly review panels to that cute little face! @ulresearch.bsky.social UL School of Law

Hi Rosamunde, could you add me to your digital criminology starter pack please

Oh, lol, sorry! Thanks for getting back to me

Hi Alba, could you add me to your digital criminology starter pack please!

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Great packs! Could you add me to #2 please

Absolutely, for those who are keeping abreast of what's what in politics they are likely to not be surprised by the matches. It is a great resource, very telling though when candidates would not answer policy related questions - transparency avoidance in politics is not a great look!

For anyone unsure how to vote in the upcoming Irish Election, the University of Limerick developed a great tool to help you understand which candidates align to your views. Providing a transparent view of how candidates answered key Qs & providing a %match with your answers! www.whichcandidate.ie

Very insightful report shared by @abeba.bsky.social a great read if you are interested in the way AI is pervasively creeping into the fabric of everyday decisions, generating and intensifying social harms by reinforcing power dynamics that further marginalise the most vulnerable within society.