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17Apr/23

How does the UK Government’s Data Protection and Digital Information Bill impact the economy?

April 17, 2023SecurityAnonymity, Articles, Bill, Data security, Economic growth, Information governance, Personal data, Personal life, Privacy, Social issues, United Kingdomadmin

April 17, 2023 /Technology/ —The UK Government’s Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPID Bill) is a piece of legislation that aims to reform the UK’s data protection framework. The Bill is currently being debated in Parliament, and it is expected to be passed into law in 2023.

The DPID Bill has the potential to have a significant impact on the UK economy. On the one hand, the Bill could lead to increased compliance costs for businesses. This is because the Bill introduces a number of new requirements for businesses that process personal data, such as the need to conduct data protection impact assessments and to appoint a data protection officer.
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17Apr/23

How can governments and businesses weigh up the real ecological and social costs against the pursuit of net zero goals?

April 17, 2023EnvironmentArticles, Climate change mitigation, Energy, Energy economics, Energy policy, Energy transition, Environmentalism, Nature, Renewable energy, Renewable energy commercialization, Sustainability, Sustainable energyadmin

April 17, 2023 /Economy/ — The global energy transition is a complex and challenging process, with many trade-offs to consider. On the one hand, we need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels in order to mitigate climate change. On the other hand, we need to ensure that the transition is fair and equitable, and that it does not lead to environmental or social problems.
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17Apr/23

Reasons why Purchasing-power parity is a better metric for comparing people’s well-being than Exchange rates

April 17, 2023EconomyChina, Currency, Economy, Economy of China, Exchange rate, Foreign exchange market, Gross domestic product, India, International economics, International United States dollar, Parity, Purchasing power, Purchasing power parity, Relative purchasing power parity, United Statesadmin

April 17, 2023 /Economy/ — Purchasing-power parity (PPP) is a measure of the value of different currencies, taking into account the cost of living in different countries. It is often used to compare the standard of living in different countries.

Exchange rates, on the other hand, are the prices of one currency in terms of another. They are determined by supply and demand in the foreign exchange market.

There are a few reasons why PPP is a better metric for comparing people’s well-being than exchange rates. Continue reading →

17Apr/23

Why are so many COVID19 vaccinated people getting shingles?

April 17, 2023HealthcareAnimal diseases, Chickenpox, RTT, Shingles, Vaccine, Varicella vaccine, Varicella zoster virus, Viral diseases, Virology, Virus, Zoster vaccineadmin

April 17, 2023 /Healthcare/ — There is no evidence that the COVID-19 vaccine causes shingles. However, there is some evidence that the COVID-19 vaccine may trigger shingles in people who are already at risk for the condition. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once a person has had chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body. It can reactivate later in life, causing shingles.

There are a number of factors that can increase the risk of shingles, including: Continue reading →

17Apr/23

The reason violence has erupted in Sudan

April 17, 2023Conflict and War2018–19 Sudanese protests, Abdalla Hamdok, Africa, Countries, Federal republics, Geography of Africa, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Military dictatorships, Omar al-Bashir, Sudan, Transitional Military Council, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

April 17, 2023 /World/ — Violence erupted in Sudan on April 11, 2023, when the country’s military, known as the Transitional Military Council (TMC), dissolved the Sovereign Council, the joint civilian-military body that had been governing the country since the overthrow of Omar al-Bashir in 2019. The TMC also detained several civilian leaders, including Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok.

The violence has been met with widespread international condemnation, and the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union have all imposed sanctions on the TMC. The African Union has also suspended Sudan from its activities.
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17Apr/23

The future of AI-powered disinformation

April 17, 2023MediaActive Measures Working Group, Artificial intelligence, Black propaganda, Deception, Disinformation, Fake news, Human behavior, Media manipulation, Operation Infektion, Propaganda, Propaganda techniques, Psychopathy, United Statesadmin

April 17, 2023 /MEDIA/ — The future of AI-powered disinformation is a concerning one. As AI technology continues to develop, it will become increasingly easy to create and spread false or misleading information. This could have a devastating impact on our society, as it could erode trust in institutions, undermine democracy, and lead to violence.

There are a number of ways in which AI could be used to spread disinformation. For example, AI could be used to create fake news articles, social media posts, and videos that are designed to look like they are from legitimate sources. AI could also be used to target people with personalized disinformation, based on their interests and beliefs.
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17Apr/23

Future of the dollar, as oil deals are increasingly done in other currencies

April 17, 2023EconomyChina, Chinese Yuan Renminbi, Currency, Dollar, Economy, Foreign exchange market, Hard currency, International finance, Monetary hegemony, Money, Reserve currency, Trade wars, United States, US Dollar, World currencyadmin

April 17, 2023 /Economy/ — The future of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency is uncertain. The dollar has been the world’s reserve currency for over 70 years, but there is a growing trend of countries using other currencies for oil deals. This trend is being driven by a number of factors, including the rise of China and other emerging economies, the increasing volatility of the dollar, and the desire of some countries to reduce their reliance on the United States.
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17Apr/23

How to use GraphQL with Semantic Analysis Tutorial

April 17, 2023DevelopersComputer languages, Computing, Dgraph, Digital technology, GraphQL, Hasura, JSON, Netflix, Query languages, TypeScriptadmin

April 17, 2023 /Developers/ — Here is a tutorial that shows how to use GraphQL with semantic analysis:

1. Create a GraphQL schema

The first step is to create a GraphQL schema. This is a document that describes the data that your API exposes. The schema can be written in JSON or YAML format.
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16Apr/23

Zambia’s ANTI-CORRUPTION Commission (ACC) Final Charges Against Faith Musonda

April 16, 2023CrimeCompanies, Economy of Japan, Faith Musonda, Motor vehicles, Musonda, Toyota, Zambiaadmin

April 16, 2023 /Zambia/ — The Zambia Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has finalized the consolidation of charges against Faith Musonda, a businesswoman who was arrested in June 2022 for allegedly possessing K117 million in cash without a valid source of income. The ACC has charged Musonda with 15 counts of possessing property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.

The charges against Musonda are as follows: Continue reading →

16Apr/23

Zambia’s Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba

April 16, 2023CrimeAfrica, Countries, Graphel Musamba, Hakainde Hichilema, Inspector, Law enforcement, Lemmy Kajoba, Musamba, Police officer, Zambiaadmin

Musamba is a welcome addition to the Zambian government. He is a highly qualified and experienced police officer who is committed to public service. He is also a strong advocate for human rights and the rule of law. I am confident that he will be an effective Inspector General of Police and that he will make a positive contribution to the Zambian people. Continue reading →

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