Month: July 2024
EU backs 15 startups to fight online misinformation with blockchain
The EU has awarded €1.8mn to 15 startups to help tackle online misinformation, fraud, and fake identities with blockchain-based technologies. The grant funding is part of the NGI TrustChain initiative, which focuses on building a more decentralised, trustworthy, and user-centric internet by supporting innovations in blockchain. To date, TrustChain has provided over €4.5mn in funding to 43 companies. Among the initiative’s key targets is the protection of human rights and democratic processes in online spaces. Both are threatened by misinformation and fake identities — be it through distorted information, manipulation, or even weaponisation. “Misinformation and deepfakes are inescapable in this…This story continues at The Next Web
The EU has awarded €1.8mn to 15 startups to help tackle online misinformation, fraud, and fake identities with blockchain-based technologies. The grant funding is part of the NGI TrustChain initiative, which focuses on building a more decentralised, trustworthy, and user-centric internet by supporting innovations in blockchain. To date, TrustChain has provided over €4.5mn in funding to 43 companies. Among the initiative’s key targets is the protection of human rights and democratic processes in online spaces. Both are threatened by misinformation and fake identities — be it through distorted information, manipulation, or even weaponisation. “Misinformation and deepfakes are inescapable in this…
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With a Legacy in Texas, Sha’ Carri Richardson Chases a New One in Paris
Ahead of her highly anticipated Olympic debut, the star sprinter is already a champion in her hometown of Dallas.
Ahead of her highly anticipated Olympic debut, the star sprinter is already a champion in her hometown of Dallas.
Live Olympics Updates From Day 5 in Paris
Katie Ledecky is chasing another gold medal while men’s golfers tee off in their quest to find Olympic glory.
Katie Ledecky is chasing another gold medal while men’s golfers tee off in their quest to find Olympic glory.
The Winners, Losers and Snoozers of the M.L.B. Trade Deadline
While teams like the Orioles, Dodgers and Tigers made game-changing moves, other contenders could have done more, a columnist from The Athletic writes.
While teams like the Orioles, Dodgers and Tigers made game-changing moves, other contenders could have done more, a columnist from The Athletic writes.
Canada’s Appeal in Olympic Spying Scandal Is Denied
The Court of Arbitration for Sport affirmed FIFA’s choice to heavily limit the reigning gold medalist as questions arose about its tactics to prepare for a repeat.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport affirmed FIFA’s choice to heavily limit the reigning gold medalist as questions arose about its tactics to prepare for a repeat.
An Olympics Mystery: Is the Paris Pool Too Shallow For These Swimmers?
Something is keeping the world’s best swimmers from swimming their fastest at these Summer Games, and nobody is quite sure why.
Something is keeping the world’s best swimmers from swimming their fastest at these Summer Games, and nobody is quite sure why.
Simone Biles Takes Apparent Dig at Ex-Teammate After Winning Gold
Biles posted an Instagram photo and added a caption that referenced former U.S. gymnast MyKayla Skinner’s public criticism of her teammates.
Biles posted an Instagram photo and added a caption that referenced former U.S. gymnast MyKayla Skinner’s public criticism of her teammates.