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Forum on shipping decarbonization goes online
Capital Link is organizing its fourth Annual Decarbonization in Shipping Forum. Held online, it is themed "Moving from Discussion to Delivery: Continuing the discussion."
Starting at 4.30 p.m. Greek time, the event will allow for a global audience to stay informed about the latest developments and updates shaping the current conversation surrounding decarbonization.
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Mark Zuckerberg: He bought a megayacht worth $300 million - See what it looks like (tweet)
The Facebook founder gifted himself the yacht, which features a tennis court and helicopter, for his 40th birthday
Countries chasing economic innovation: UN
A revival of industrial policies is under way around the world, the United Nations said Thursday, with countries going for technological innovation to diversify their economies.
The U.N.'s World Intellectual Property Organization said greater productivity levels could be reached through specialising in existing strengths.
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How to erase everything that Google and Facebook know about you
Thankfully, it’s fairly easy to take control of what Google and Facebook know – and it’s well worth doing
Brnabic: Serbian gov't to continue to cooperate with ODIHR
BELGRADE - Whoever may be at its helm in the future, the Serbian government will continue to cooperate with the ODIHR, implement the organisation's recommendations and fight for rule of law, strong institutions and transparency, PM Ana Brnabic said on Wednesday.
Brnabic said a 2022 report acknowledged Serbia had implemented 13 of 26 recommendations - two fully and 11 partly.
Instagram and Threads to Limit Recommendation of Political Content
In a bid to enhance user experience and reduce unwanted exposure to political content, Instagram and its sister app Threads have announced changes to their recommendation algorithms.
Europe's sweeping rules for tech giants kick in
Starting on Aug. 25, Europeans will see their online life change
People in the 27-nation European Union can alter some of what shows up when they search, scroll and share on the biggest social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook and other tech giants like Google and Amazon.
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Facebook’s algorithm is ‘influential’ but doesn’t necessarily change beliefs, researchers say
SAN FRANCISCO - The algorithms powering Facebook and Instagram, which drive what billions of people see on the social networks, have been in the crosshairs of lawmakers, activists and regulators for years. Many have called for the algorithms to be abolished to stem the spread of viral misinformation and to prevent the inflammation of political divisions.
Quick Loan Fraud: Balkan Victims Left Helpless – and Indebted
"I want to donate money, I need [your] ID," is the Facebook message that changed Marija's life. It was a message that has brought her a lot of anxiety and a large debt, all from a few quick loans and the shame that she let it happen to her at all. Because of that shame, she spoke to BIRN on condition that we not use her real name and refer to her only as Marija.
In Kosovo, Fake Online Accounts are Turbocharging Tensions
When crises erupt in Kosovo, fake accounts on Facebook and Twitter pour fuel on the fire.