"None of the big tech companies have put safety front and centre" Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa tells us why big tech should be regulated like big pharma. Watch the full interview by Context's Yasir Khan: https://lnkd.in/dUek8F9H
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In 2025, the tech world is bracing for big changes. From AI's growing impact on employment to social media bans for young people, and TikTok's uncertain future, here are four key areas to watch. 🎙️ Adam Smith
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November's defeat of Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election came politics' commitments to gender equality fell short across the world. While there have been historic moments, elections in Indonesia, India, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and South Africa had no female frontrunners. So why are so few women running for office, why does it matter and what is being done? ✍️Joanna Gill reports. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eUK2YUpv
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In Europe, 95.9% of the land has become drier. What can be done to combat a drying world? ✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZkvFDhK
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Many Sudanese refugees have fled the war ravaging their country and crossed into neighbouring Egypt. The arrival of these refugees has placed immense strain on Egypt's resources and led to a surge in xenophobia. Now a crackdown by authorities has left many new arrivals in legal limbo with many fearing deportation. ✍️Menna Farouk writes for context. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7qzUpFi
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Amid all the bad climate news, the Amazon rainforest - the world's largest tropical forest - is finally teasing out some hope. Here are five reasons for optimism in 2025. 🎙️ andré cabette fábio 🔗 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dxbbSG_v
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🇺🇸 The U.S. is the single largest donor to global HIV/AIDS care, but funding may be constrained under the new administration. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eymfBY7F
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AI's had a big year - topped off with an AI-generated Christmas ad. Here's what we found out about the technology's environmental impact. 🔎 Want to learn more? Watch our video on why AI is coming for your water: https://lnkd.in/eWR8_zem 📹 Fintan McDonnell, Diana Baptista
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After taking up boxing for self-defence, Alcinda Lucas Dos Santos landed herself a spot at the Paris Olympics and is now inspiring a generation of women to fight back against gender-based violence. ✍️Tavares Cebola writes for context. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eHD9Mmtz
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After taking up boxing for self-defence, Alcinda Lucas Dos Santos landed herself a spot at the Paris Olympics and is now inspiring a generation of women to fight back against gender-based violence. ✍️Tavares Cebola writes for context. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eHD9Mmtz