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Tag: Data Collection

0 Culture Education

Ari Y. Kelman in Sources · 5 Apr

The article explores the evolving landscape of data collection within the American Jewish community, juxtaposing traditional population studies and program evaluations with modern data gathering methodologies used by tech companies.

0 Antisemitism Politics

House set to vote on bill that could trigger TikTok ban, with support from major Jewish group

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 11 Mar

A bill that may lead to a ban of TikTok in the United States due to concerns over national security and antisemitism has gained bipartisan support, including backing from a major Jewish group, Jewish Federations of North America.

0 Communities Ethics

Life in the Metaverse

Ross Anderson in Tablet · 23 Nov 2022

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is betting big on the Metaverse, with its Meta Quest Pro aiming to lead the virtual reality race.

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The Borg of the Gargoyles

Jeff Garzik in Tablet · 19 Jul 2022

The article discusses the concept of "gargoyles" as described in Neal Stephenson's novel Snow Crash, which refers to individuals who serve as human surveillance devices by continuously collecting data and intelligence on human activities.

0 Education Science

Why the Internet didn't kill the TV star

Tel Aviv Review · 28 Nov 2014

Jerome Bourdon, a communications professor at Tel Aviv University, explains the significance of the peoplemeter's evolution from a commercial data tool to a matter of public interest, asserting its continued importance today.

0 Politics History

Obama’s Jewish Opponent on Surveillance

Adam Chandler in Tablet · 10 Jun 2013

Senator Ron Wyden, who comes from a Jewish family that fled Nazi Germany, has been making a name for himself as a critic of President Obama's surveillance programs, questioning the administration's claims about the extent of spying on Americans.