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Free and fearless journalism in a fight for survival

Freedom of the press, a cornerstone of democracy, is under attack around the world, just when we need it more than ever.

Cost of living challenges cut deep

Flights, fuel and eggs are among the top issues for internet users in the cost of living crisis. Policy interventions are coming, but it won’t

Mobile workers key to Pacific prosperity

Encouraging work abroad schemes could help Pacific Island nations to steer their way clear of crippling debt.

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The Pacific’s spiralling debt – and what governments can do about it

Rising debt and declining income seem to add up to an austere future for Pacific Island nations. But belt-tightening may make things worse.

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The new world order and India’s quandary

With a new cold war afoot, states are being asked to choose sides. For India, self-identity and domestic politics will all come to bear.

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Platforms and power

360info investigates how today’s platforms are driving inequality and how both regulation and new technologies might shape the future web, for better or worse.

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EU policy aims for Big Tech ‘gatekeepers’

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act is a bold, innovative attempt to do what no power has successfully done: mitigate the power of tech giants.

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Crowdwork pitfalls may need a (block)chain reaction

The gig economy offers workers flexibility – but inadequate labour protections. Blockchain may be the solution.

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The metaverse is coming but we still don’t trust AI

Many people believe that technology is neutral or unbiased, but the reality is more complex, especially in an immersive environment.

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Spotify’s data grab moves listeners to the music

The power of platforms to suggest content we may like is a boon for convenience, but secrecy around data collection raises troubling questions.

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How tech rebooted economics and platforms broke the invisible hand

Growing evidence and new research explain the evolution of economic diversity and the need to rethink monopolies in the age of technology.

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India’s rocky road to social media independence

The prospect of freeing India from the grip of big social media platforms is alluring, but an embrace of local start-ups comes with its own risks.

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What are universities for?

Free and fearless journalism in a fight for survival

Cost of living challenges cut deep

Mobile workers key to Pacific prosperity

The Pacific’s spiralling debt – and what governments can do about it

The new world order and India’s quandary

Platforms and power

EU policy aims for Big Tech ‘gatekeepers’

Crowdwork pitfalls may need a (block)chain reaction

The metaverse is coming but we still don’t trust AI

Spotify’s data grab moves listeners to the music

How tech rebooted economics and platforms broke the invisible hand

India’s rocky road to social media independence

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