Content moderator in Kenya sues Meta over working conditions
The petition alleges that Meta workers moderating Facebook posts in Kenya have been subjected to unreasonable working conditions such as irregular pay, inadequate mental health support, union-busting, and violations of their privacy and dignity.
Chatbots in U.S. justice system raise bias, privacy concerns
Advocates say automated chatbots can open up access to justice systems, while critics warn the technology can be unreliable and lead to bias against some users
S.Africa says still interrogating $8.5 bln climate deal with rich nations
Environment minister flags concerns over the type of financing on offer and the impact of the shift from coal on unemployment and poverty
OPINION: To win climate action in Africa, add trust and stir
A fair transition cannot be achieved by celebrating green development while sacrificing justice
OPINION: Will Elon Musk remove my Twitter shadow ban?
Musk’s promise of lifting censorship has a certain appeal, provided that it’s actually implemented, and that it comes with some basic guarantees of human rights.
Trust Conference to return for an in-person event in 2022
The Thomson Reuters Foundation’s annual flagship event, Trust Conference, will return in-person for its 10th year on 26 and 27 October 2022 in London. Trust Conference is dedicated to tackling the world’s most complex societal issues and has a specific focus on matters of media freedom, digital rights, socio-economic inclusion and climate change.
Hit hard by storms and forest loss, Zimbabwe builds stronger homes
New construction standards push Zimbabweans to swap traditional materials for cement bricks to protect homes from extreme weather, curb deforestation and conserve wetlands
Dodgers to wear gay pride caps for first time in June
The move comes as gay rights advocates say the LGBTQ+ community has come under attack in states such as Florida.
World could see 1.5C of warming in next five years, WMO reports
Even one year at 1.5C of warming can have dire impacts, such as killing many coral reefs and shrinking Arctic sea ice cover - though it would not mean the Paris accord limit has been breached for the long-term
Gay dating app Grindr to go public in $2.1 billion deal
Grindr said its existing shareholders would own 78% of the company after the merger, which comes two years after China's Kunlun Tech Co divested it for $620 million due to U.S. national security concerns.