#AI is evolving faster than Thailand’s laws can keep up, and we’re not having it. We gathered some of the brightest minds for an unapologetic LinkedIn event—moderated by the one and only Tommy Walker—where experts Dr. Jean Linis-Dinco, Emilie Palamy Pradichit, Joanita Britto Menon, and Arzak Khan laid it all out: AI, human rights, and Thailand’s serious need for legal reform. If you missed the event, don’t stress! Slide to capture some highlights! 📹 You can still catch the

#NewReportAlert 📢 Thailand’s Internet Freedom & Political Landscape: Limited, Not Free 🇹🇭 Global internet freedom declined for the 14th consecutive year, with conditions worsening in 27 countries and improving in only 18, according to Freedom on the Net 2024: The Struggle for Trust Online , released by Freedom House on October 16, 2024. The report highlights that governments in 25 of the 72 countries analyzed imposed internet shutdowns or restricted access to information a

From exploiting AI advancements at the expense of human rights to manipulating regional regulatory frameworks, we dissect how Meta’s commitments often mask deeper, systemic issues. This carousel breaks down the facade of compliance, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and stringent regulations. Swipe through to uncover the truth about the impact of big tech on real lives and our environment. If you want to read On Meta’s human rights public relations report  : Cl

👩‍💻It’s #CybersecurityMonth which means we’ve been thinking a lot about #DigitalHygiene and #Wellbeing. Though staying informed about the world around us is just as important as ever, we must always remember that wellbeing is all about #Balance.  ⏰ One way to do this is by setting digital boundaries, such as by setting #ScreenTime limitations and taking breaks. 😰We can also make conscious efforts to try to use device-free self-soothing and stress management techniques, ins

From exploiting AI advancements at the expense of human rights to manipulating regional regulatory frameworks, we dissect how Meta’s commitments often mask deeper, systemic issues. This carousel breaks down the facade of compliance, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and stringent regulations. Swipe through to uncover the truth about the impact of big tech on real lives and our environment. Meta has just released its human rights report for 2023, which covers the

On August 22, Jean Linis-Dinco, Ph.D., representing Manushya Foundation, took to the stage to address the latest draft of the Global Digital Compact (GDC). Released under a “silence procedure,” this draft has raised many concerns, prompting member states to break their silence—and for a good reason.  Jean’s message was clear and urgent: this draft, in its current form, doesn’t just miss the mark; it risks turning the Internet into a playground for powerful interests, leaving

#AntiAgingScams 🌸 Rewriting the Narrative of Aging in a Time-Starved World ⏳👩‍🦳 In a culture that glorifies youth and productivity, older women face a double-edged sword. They're pressured to stay forever young while being dismissed as less valuable once they surpass a certain age. But what happens when society frames aging as a failure to keep up with time itself? 🧠💄 The anti-aging industry feeds off this anxiety, offering a "solution" that commodifies insecurities rath

📲🔒 #ProtectYourData Swipe through our latest carousel to explore our Digital Rights Lead’s presentation at EngageMedia’s ( https://engagemedia.org/ ) #DRAPAC2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. . 🌐 The presentation shows the stark realities and consequences of growing digital threats in the Asia-Pacific region. From staggering cyber-attack rates to government surveillance intensifying under the veil of national security, learn how ASEAN countries are becoming battlegrounds not just for

#StopDigitalDictatorship🚨📢 - The UN Cybercrime Treaty has passed, but this is not the end—it's a call to arms! ⚠️ Our freedoms are under direct attack by this authoritarian tool, designed to strip away our digital rights under the guise of security.  🔍 Dive into our latest blog post where we expose the dangerous implications of this treaty and rally our community for action.  💪 We are not defeated; we are galvanised! Join us in standing firm against this assault on our li

This opinion piece is written by Jean Linis-Dinco, PhD as part of the ongoing campaign of the ASEAN Regional Coalition to #StopDigitalDictatorship. In an era dominated by digital interactions and transformations, the discourse around digital rights has increasingly become steeped in ideologies anchored on the tenets of individualism. We have been told over and over again that they were designed that way to champion personal freedoms. Yet, recent events like  this ,   this ,  

The treaty is also paving a way for states to create a digital autocracy where governments can compel service providers to preserve data and to provide such data to authorities without stringent oversight. A treaty that facilitates international cooperation on data sharing and broadens the scope for surveillance can also become a tool for governments to crack down on minorities. The ability to access and preserve electronic data without robust safeguards (Article 41 and Artic

💌 RSVP to our event here ! 🗓️ 27 June 2024, 7.00 PM 📍 FCCT - Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand, Bangkok 🚀 Press Conference: From Digital Dictatorship to Transnational Repression!  👉🏼 Flagship Country Reports Launch : "Dawn of Digital Dictatorship: Weaponizing the Law Against Online Speech in Southeast Asia" The ASEAN Regional Coalition to #StopDigitalDictatorship invites you to our Press Conference: ‘From Digital Dictatorship to Transnational Repression’  📢 Duri