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Internet Blocking in Iran: How to Provide People with Internet Access

By using Snowflake, you can help people of Iran gain bypass draconian state internet sensorship internet without sacrificing your data or security.

EU Alternatives to Big Tech: Why Local is the Future

Big Tech doesn't always mean good tech. With so many brilliant EU alternatives to the major platforms, why not pick a safer, fairier, local version?

“Magic” AI Is Exploiting Data Labour in the Global South – But Resistance Is Happening

Data labour powering generative AI are paid shockingly low wages, making them particularly attractive to AI service providers who seek to maximise profit. But, there's hope.

How Solar-Powered Computer Labs Are Transforming Learning In Kenya’s Remote Schools

Across Kenya, children in remote villages step into classrooms lit by sunlight and glowing with the light of solar-powered computer screens.

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Beneath the Surface: Unmasking Big Tech’s Quiet Empire in Africa – An Interview with Esther Mwema

Esther Mwema rethinks the hidden architecture of the internet, exposing how global tech systems often replicate colonial power structures.

How AI’s Failure on Linguistic Diversity is Deepening Global Inequality

AI's lack of linguistic diversity marginalises millions worldwide, compounding economic, social and technological inequalities. However, efforts to create a more inclusive AI future are underway.

How The Engine Room Inspires “A Renewed Sense of Hope” in the Face of Misinformation

Amidst social media echo chambers, it’s harder than ever to access accurate, quality information. The Engine Room wants to tackle this by promoting healthier information ecosystems.

“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”: How Social Media Shapes the Lives of Indigenous Youth

Social media can bring about abundant social advantages. However, for Indigenous young people, it can deepen dark wounds.

EWIK: Enabling Kenya’s Informal Settlements’ Participation In Sustainable E-Waste Management

E-waste start-up EWIK contains the country’s growing waste while offering vulnerable communities a chance to earn an income.