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"Companies expect people to do too much to protect their own privacy," says , "& should do more to opt people into privacy..."
Privacy should be the default, but that's not usually the case, especially w/tech toys.
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Take 5 minutes to check the privacy settings on your devices. Don't forget about your smart speakers, fitness trackers, and security cameras. @Mozilla's Jen Caltrider shares her tips for managing your privacy on these devices: hubs.la/Q012Wd2K0 #DataPrivacyWeek #DataCheckUp
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📢 Announcing four new #DataFuturesLab awardees 📢
These projects will pilot new models for #DataStewardship and provide real-world examples of how users and communities can be given greater ownership and control over their own data.
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Thank you to the students from University of Dar es Salaam at Buni Hub for contributing their voices to #CommonVoice 🗣️ and helping us validate in #Kiswahili. ❤️
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SAUTI YA JAMII-COMMON VOICE by Mozilla Foundation aims to revolutionize our relationship with technology because advances in voice technology mean that voice is projected to become the primary way that many people will interact with machines
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How might #BugBounties be applied to areas beyond cybersecurity, including algorithmic harm?
New research from researchers including current #MozillaFellow and former #MozillaFellow ⤵️
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Take 5 minutes to check the privacy settings on your devices, and don't forget about your smart speakers, fitness trackers, and security cameras!
#PrivacyNotIncluded writer Jen Caltrider shares privacy tips with
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Shopping on social media? 🛒
Here's what to watch out for.
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How do you know what information your connected devices are learning about you?
Writer of our #PrivacyNotIncluded guide shares her advice and resources with
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Our first Mozilla Technology Fund cohort aims to hold AI designers accountable, reduce bias and increase transparency. #TrustworthyAI
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87 languages
18,000 hours
13 million voice clips
#CommonVoice 8 is the most diverse multilingual open speech corpus in the world, and our largest release yet. You can download it now for free.
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Set up two-factor authentication. Yeah, it can be annoying sometimes but it’s way less annoying than having your account hacked and your money stolen. #DataPrivacyChat #DataPrivacyWeek #2FA
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Q6: After you download a new app or purchase a new device, what are some of the first things you should do to protect your privacy? #DataPrivacyChat #DataPrivacyWeek
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We’d also recommend checking our #PrivacyNotIncluded buyer’s guide here too. It reviews the privacy & security of nearly 200 connected products & apps so you know the privacy ramifications before purchasing a new device. #DataPrivacyChat #DataPrivacyWeek foundation.mozilla.org/privacynotincl
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Q3: What are the privacy ramifications when bringing connected devices into the home and office? What research can you do before purchasing a new device? #DataPrivacyChat #DataPrivacyWeek
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We recommend checking our #PrivacyNotIncluded buyer’s guide. We’ve read all the privacy policies and reviewed the privacy & security of nearly 200 connected products and apps so you don’t have to. #DataPrivacyChat #DataPrivacyWeek
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Q2: Nobody has time to read privacy policies, so how do you know if a business will manage your data responsibly? Are there any red flags individuals should look out for when engaging with a platform? #DataPrivacyChat
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👋We’re the Mozilla Foundation, we work to ensure the internet remains a public resource that is open and accessible to us all.
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Did you get a new tech toy for the holidays?
Writer of our #PrivacyNotIncluded guide Jen Caltrider shares advice on protecting your privacy on internet connected gadgets with for #dataprivacyweek
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Introducing: Our first Mozilla Technology Fund cohort
We are proud to announce the first five projects that will be funded for 2022. These projects all aim to hold AI designers accountable, reduce bias and increase transparency. #TrustworthyAI
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"...there’s a lot of incongruencies in terms of how auditors and algorithmic auditors currently work."
#MozillaFellow on the opportunities and challenges for the field of AI ethics in
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Writing about #CommonVoice in English and #Kiswahili got wondering: How would Google Translate's translations compare to her own?
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UPDATED: PS5 vs. Xbox Series X vs. Nintendo Switch
We looked at microphones, cameras, privacy policies and online communities and asked: which console is best for privacy?
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😎 So you’ve got your sights set on a pair of trendy smart glasses
🧐 But are privacy risks fogging the lenses?
🤔 Is there more than meets the eye?
⏬ Learn more.
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YouTube recommendations can be delightful, but they can also be dangerous.
Our research shows that YouTube recommends videos that violate their own community guidelines. #YouTubeRegrets
Your data can help us hold YouTube responsible. ⤵️
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UPDATED: PS5 vs. Xbox Series X vs. Nintendo Switch
We looked at microphones, cameras, privacy policies and online communities and asked: which console is best for privacy?
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This month marks the 10th anniversary of the SOPA blackout. The open internet owes a lot to the collective action movement that formed against SOPA and PIPA. Read more from 's
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Live now: Pursuing Platform Transparency in 2022
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Starting in 2 minutes! ⌛️
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Internet platform transparency (or lack there of it) dominated the headlines in 2021 
Join us to discuss next week with @cyber4democracy & @knightcolumbia.
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Join us to discuss next week with @cyber4democracy & @knightcolumbia.
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Join us today!
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Platforms like Facebook have an outsized influence on individuals & society at large—yet there’s dangerously little insight into how they operate.
In our next #DialoguesandDebates, we’ll discuss platform transparency w/ @cyber4democracy & @knightcolumbia foundation.mozilla.org/en/blog/pursui
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Does YouTube’s algorithm really listen to user feedback?
Help us find out.
Our RegretsReporter browser extension allows you to send YouTube direct feedback on your #YouTubeRegrets, and tells our researchers if YouTube is actually listening 👉 mzl.la/ytrrtw
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Shopping on social media? 🛒
Here's what to watch out for.
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Ever wondered how your online activity could affect your ability to get credit?
In this episode of #MozillaExplains, #MozillaFellow explains Data Brokers, companies that exist for the sole purpose of collecting and selling your data.
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Social media platforms help you buy just what you didn’t know you always needed.
But is it safe to shop on social media? Here's what to look out for.
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Internet platform transparency (or lack there of it) dominated the headlines in 2021 📰
📅 Join us to discuss next week with & .
❓ Ask questions now, or during the live stream, with #DialoguesandDebates
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Over 80 fact checkers, including Full Fact, publish #YouTubeOpenLetter demanding effective action against disinformation and misinformation:
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U.S. internet users just gained a hardworking and dedicated champion. Congratulations to on his confirmation to head the NTIA. We know he’ll hit the ground running in this critical role.
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We need public servants that look out for everyday internet users.
@abdavidson & @GigiBSohnFCC are exactly those kinds of public servants.
We congratulate them on their nominations.
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Does YouTube’s algorithm really listen to user feedback?
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Platforms like Facebook have an outsized influence on individuals & society at large—yet there’s dangerously little insight into how they operate.
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In the spirit of open-source, this will be a transparent process and we'll share regular updates.
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So, starting today we are reviewing if and how our current policy on crypto donations fits with our climate goals. And as we conduct our review, we will pause the ability to donate cryptocurrency. 3/4
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Decentralized web technology continues to be an important area for us to explore, but a lot has changed since we started accepting crypto donations. 2/4
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