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Reflections and opinions on open source technologies, and all things at the intersection of human rights and technology. Brought to you by JOSA team and volunteer members.
Data Considerations for an Effective and Responsible Medical AI Ecosystem in MENA
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthtech has transformed patient care, diagnostics, and drug discovery. Healthtech is the fastest growing startup vertical in the MENA region, with startups utilizing AI in clinical decision support, among other areas. In this article, Shadi Bahou confirms that, while AI presents great opportunities for healthtech, challenges like data quality, bias, and ethics must be considered for a responsible and safe AI ecosystem.
Freedom of Expression
The Creative Task of Cracking Censorship
Seldom was there an oppressive apparatus that didn't heavily censor its critics and many simple ideas, yet for every means of stifling data there is a way to bypass the restriction. In this article, Raya Sharbain presents examples of such creative acts then raises vital questions on the resulting tango between the censor and the dissenter.
September 7, 2021
Raya Sharbain
The Launch of the Arab Alliance for Digital Rights
The Arab Alliance for Digital Rights (AADR) sets in motion its work to promote and defend the digital rights and freedoms of internet users across the Arabic-speaking countries. The Alliance supports users’ efforts to use the internet as a means to organize and self-advocate for their digital rights.
JOSA: Open Technologies will Boost Jordan’s Digital Transformation Efforts
The Jordan Open Source Association (JOSA) welcomed the Council of Ministers acceptance of the National Strategy for Digital Transformation which considers open source software to be one of the digital transformation technologies. The strategy also adopts several points which will enable the creation of the infrastructure required for digital transformation, such as open data and open APIs.
July 11, 2021
Jordan Open Source Association
Privacy
Track Overflow
App Tracking Transparency is an iOS 14.5 feature that allows users to grant or deny permission for tracking, this caused some ruckus in the online advertising world, with Facebook at the helm of a pushback against it.
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