Ian Kenway @iankenway@qoto.org

#IT #pandemic #shortages #semiconductors #chips #computers #global

Global shortage in computer chips 'reaches crisis point'

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/mar/21/global-shortage-in-computer-chips-reaches-crisis-point

#patriotism #propaganda #flags #misuse #politics #uk #global

#privacy #digital_strip_searches #police #patel #uk #global #future

Advocacy groups say new police bill threatens individuals' data and privacy rights

https://www.itpro.co.uk/business/policy-legislation/358945/governments-police-bill-threatens-individuals-data-and-privacy

#IT #cybersecurity #AI #transparency #hype

AI: The need for transparency in the cybersecurity industry

https://www.itproportal.com/features/ai-the-need-for-transparency-in-the-cybersecurity-industry/

#IT #facebook #supreme_court #social_media #profit_line #social_responsibilty #censorship #sham

Facebook's long-awaited content 'supreme court' has arrived. It's a clever sham

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/mar/17/facebook-content-supreme-court-network

#johnson #tories #pharaohs #slavery #egypt #uk #britain #england #global #politics

#news #politics #global #eu #uk #democracy

Can't see the wood for the trees?

Curated News

- Each and Every Week

https://www.phidoc.net/food_for_thought.html

#recreation #kites #holiday #symi #greece

Yesterday was Clean Monday here in Greece. It marks the start of Lent and is also a national holiday. On Symi, there's a tradition of flying kites on the day. However, I wondered whether, with the continuing nationwide lockdown, I might see any activity at all.

I occasionally looked out of the window but without joy. However, mid afternoon. I spied a small group of youngsters trying to raise a small red kite on the Kastro opposite. Unfortunately, there wasn't much wind so they weren't very successful. (Often there's plenty of wind here!). However, it was great to see a rather lovely tradition being kept alive in the current circumstances.

Sadly I don't have a photo of the party or the kite but here's the view from the window.

#parthenon_marbles #athens #plunder #johnson #tories #greece #uk

Boris Johnson is a man utterly beneath contempt; a dishonest charlatan without even a nodding acquaintance with truth. Here is just one more example...

Boris Johnson rules out return of Parthenon marbles to Greece

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/mar/12/boris-johnson-rules-out-return-of-parthenon-marbles-to-greece

#tories #defence #trident #cold_war #uk #global

Yet more pathetic 'willy waving'!

Trident nuclear warhead numbers set to increase for first time since cold war

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/12/trident-nuclear-warhead-numbers-set-to-increase-for-first-time-since-cold-war

#constitution #government #opposition #labour #politics #uk #global #future

#misinformation #conspiracy_theories #media #social_media #facebook #politics

Anatomy of a conspiracy theory: how misinformation travels on Facebook

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2021/mar/11/anatomy-of-a-conspiracy-theory-how-misinformation-travels-on-facebook

#FOI #accountability #censorship #post_offices #BEIS #BIS #UK #global

Government’s refusal of freedom of information request about Post Office scandal ‘deeply concerning’

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252497573/Governments-refusal-of-freedom-of-information-request-about-Post-office-deeply-concerning

#integrity #equality #gender #race #constitution #politics #uk #global #future

#IT #AI #work #diversity #inclusion #future

The future of work is already here, but how fair is it?

https://www.itproportal.com/features/the-future-of-work-is-already-here-but-how-fair-is-it/

#IT #AI #facial_recognition #algorithms #EU #UK #ethics

AI should include 'undesirable side effect' warnings, claims PwC

https://www.itpro.co.uk/technology/artificial-intelligence-ai/358723/ai-should-be-regulated-like-medicine-says-expert

#phidoc #books #literature #music #greece #symi

Please note that February’s Book of the Month is 'Lark Rise to Candleford' by Flora Thompson and the Track of the Month is ‘Nobody's Fault But My Own' by Beck.

https://www.phidoc.net/book_of_the_month.html

https://www.phidoc.net/track_of_the_month.html

#labour #keir_starmer #keir #starmer #brexit #eu #uk #politics

#spring #seasons #climate #environment #vines #leaves #grapes #symi #greece #global

The First Leaves on Vine

(taken earlier today circa 17.00)

#IT #AI #reputaion #insurance #social_media #business

AI powers reputational damage insurance policy

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252496749/AI-powers-reputational-damage-insurance-policy