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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

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    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

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    China paid Facebook and Twitter to help spread anti-Muslim propagandaChina paid Facebook and Twitter to help spread anti-Muslim propaganda
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    One of the social media giants says it will no longer accept ad money from state-controlled media.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Julián Castro released an animal welfare plan. It’s good policy — and smart politics.Julián Castro released an animal welfare plan. It’s good policy — and smart politics.
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    “This groundbreaking plan will undo Donald Trump’s damage,” the Democratic candidate said.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    This country gave all its rivers their own legal rightsThis country gave all its rivers their own legal rights
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    It’s part of a nascent “rights of nature” movement that’s inspiring many — but encountering problems when it comes to enforcement.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Is it time to regulate biohacking? California thinks so.Is it time to regulate biohacking? California thinks so.
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    A new law warns biohackers not to edit their genes at home.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    We put a “sin tax” on cigarettes and alcohol. Why not meat?We put a “sin tax” on cigarettes and alcohol. Why not meat?
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    Our love of meat is taxing the climate. Maybe we should tax meat.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    We regret to inform you that scooters aren’t actually good for the environmentWe regret to inform you that scooters aren’t actually good for the environment
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    Electric scooters are worse for the planet than the modes of transportation they’re displacing, a study finds.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Trump wants to “detect mass shooters before they strike.” It won’t work.Trump wants to “detect mass shooters before they strike.” It won’t work.
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    Predictive AI is too flawed — both technically and ethically — to prevent another El Paso or Dayton.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Facebook is building tech to read your mind. The ethical implications are staggering.Facebook is building tech to read your mind. The ethical implications are staggering.
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    Our brains are perhaps the final privacy frontier.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Humans keep directing abuse — even racism — at robotsHumans keep directing abuse — even racism — at robots
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    We abuse our robots. That’s a problem.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    China claims it’s released most Muslims from internment camps. That’s doubtful.China claims it’s released most Muslims from internment camps. That’s doubtful.
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    Where’s the evidence?

    By Sigal Samuel