Young men, masculinity and states of emergency in the Caribbean The success of states of emergency are not often assessed by how such measures intersect with social dynamics — which in turn shape concepts of masculinity insecurity, and youths’ lived experience.

The success of states of emergency are not often assessed by how such measures intersect with social dynamics — which in turn shape concepts of masculinity insecurity, and youths’ lived experience.

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Support the Global Voices Spotlight: Positive action on climate Every month, Global Voices will be choosing an urgent theme to explore in depth across all our regions. In May we are looking at the actions people are taking to fight the climate crisis.

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Indonesia and the politics of platform governance The relationship between governments and digital platforms is never simple. Governments can introduce regulations, but digital platforms also possess enormous power through the technologies, algorithm...

The relationship between governments and digital platforms is never simple. Governments can introduce regulations, but digital platforms also possess enormous power through the technologies, algorithms, and global information infrastructure they control.

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There is no connection but human: Why it is vital to value human creativity in the age of AI Generative AI does not write, design or paint: it generates statistically closest patterns; these are probabilistic automation systems, which make them fundamentally different from human cognition or ...

Read our second article on this special series called "Don't ask AI, ask a peer," produced by @globalvoices.org, APC and GenderIT: "The anthropomorphizing language we use prioritizes engagement over utility" (by Daria Dergacheva).

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part of our @globalvoices.org April Spotlight, bringing you articles, essays, and analysis from under-represented perspectives about what AI/LLMs mean for them: globalvoices.org/special/huma...

Note that @globalvoices.org has continued to post thoughtful content about the impact of intrusive genAI, as well as the benefits of reaching out instead for human connection and insight.

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On centring the human “Too often, conversations about AI remain trapped between denunciation and celebration, as if the only options are total refusal or uncritical embrace.”

“Too often, conversations about AI remain trapped between denunciation and celebration, as if the only options are total refusal or uncritical embrace.”

This article is part of “Don’t ask AI, ask a peer,” a collaboration among Global Voices, @apc.org and GenderIT.

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For more insight on how AI/LLMs are impacting people beyond the narrow focus on wealthy countries, companies, and people, scroll through @globalvoices.org ongoing Spotlight on Human Perspectives on AI, with more stories and analysis through April: globalvoices.org/special/huma...

Support our first Global Voices Spotlight Issue: Human Perspectives on AI! Every month, Global Voices will be choosing an urgent theme to explore in depth across all our regions. This month we're exploring how the widespread adoption of AI is playing out for the Global Major...

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Inside China’s hidden eating disorder communities On Chinese social media, eating disorders are reframed as discipline and beauty, sustained by coded language, visual culture, and online communities.

On Chinese social media, eating disorders are reframed as discipline and beauty, sustained by coded language, visual culture, and online communities.

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Award-winning tragicomedic film by Croatian director traces the birth of fascism Igor Bezinović’s film portrays the “pioneer” of Italian fascism, Gabriele D’Annunzio, through a critical lens, as befits the role model for the fascist leader Benito Mussolini.

Igor Bezinović’s film portrays the “pioneer” of Italian fascism, Gabriele D’Annunzio, through a critical lens, as befits the role model for the fascist leader Benito Mussolini.

on a related note, @globalvoices.org is doing a series called "don't ask AI, ask a peer" that looks very cool

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Interactive map honors LGBTQ+ people’s historic presence in Prague As shown in an interactive map of Prague, listing historical figures and places associated with this community, LGBTQ+ people have always been part of Czech culture.

As shown in an interactive map of Prague, listing historical figures and places associated with this community, LGBTQ+ people have always been part of Czech culture.

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When climate change impairs beekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Climate change negatively impacts human, animal, and plant species. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this crisis is leading beehives, which are vital to food security, to run dry.

Climate change negatively impacts human, animal, and plant species. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this crisis is leading beehives, which are vital to food security, to run dry.

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Don’t ask AI, ask a peer: A collaborative series The series aims to re-emphasise the importance of knowledge sharing among people, as has been done for decades.

This editorial was co-written by three editors, representing three different voices and writing styles, which we have not edited. This is a deliberate decision to highlight human creativity and diversity, which is the core idea of this #GVSpotlight series.

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What happened in Hungary is exactly why our current Global Voices Spotlight is so critical.

This month, we are focusing on Human Perspectives on AI—moving beyond the technical jargon to examine how AI impacts real people, human rights, and the Global Majority. 🤖🌍

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Because the EU AI Act was not yet fully applicable, the campaign existed in a legal "grey zone."

This allowed for the massive deployment of AI-generated narratives, such as fabricated claims about opposition tax systems, which were used to influence public opinion.
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Heavy use of AI increases tensions in Hungary’s upcoming election. Human perspectives on AI. Global Voices.

🧵The recent Hungarian election was a global test for the impact of generative AI on democracy.

Throughout the campaign, citizens were flooded with realistic, AI-generated visuals that made it increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from propaganda. 🗳️🤖

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When technology fails women: Online abuse and Nigeria’s digital weak points When AI-generated harassment is treated as “engaging content,” it gets amplified, and women, especially women from the Global majority, become collateral damage.

Read Victory Brown’s latest piece in @globalvoices.org exploring how tools like #Grok are amplifying online abuse and what that reveals about AI governance and platform design.

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Ameya Nagarajan is the managing editor for the @globalvoices.org newsroom. She shares her excitement about this collaboration between Global Voices, APC and GenderIT that resulted in a series called "Don’t ask AI, ask a peer".

Starting today!

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How did an Afghan woman journalist’s writing resonate in China? Afghan journalist Khadija Haidary’s writing unexpectedly resonated with Chinese readers, sparking emotional responses and small acts of cross-border solidarity.

🌏 Afghan journalist Khadija Haidary's book, “A Letter from an Afghan Woman,” has resonated with many readers in #China, where civil society is tightly regulated, and spontaneous cross-border humanitarian support is rare. @globalvoices.org

Interactive map honors LGBTQ+ people’s historic presence in Prague As shown in an interactive map of Prague, listing historical figures and places associated with this community, LGBTQ+ people have always been part of Czech culture.

As shown in an interactive map of Prague, listing historical figures and places associated with this community, LGBTQ+ people have always been part of Czech culture.

When climate change impairs beekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Climate change negatively impacts human, animal, and plant species. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this crisis is leading beehives, which are vital to food security, to run dry.

Climate change negatively impacts human, animal, and plant species. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this crisis is leading beehives, which are vital to food security, to run dry.

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Extending authoritarianism through dynasty in Azerbaijan The Azerbaijani media is softening the regime’s harsh authoritarian practices by contrasting them with images of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s family conducting familial, religious and charitab...

The Azerbaijani government prepping citizens to accept a dynasty🤴🇦🇿👸

It used to be all about President Ilham Aliyev. Pro-government media now report more and more about the Family’s religious, charitable, symbolic activities, via @globalvoices.org

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A fascinating film, with depth and quirk, that sneaks up on you

Débora Prado is the lead editor at APC and she shares a sneak peek of our new series "Don't ask AI, ask a peer" produced in collaboration with @globalvoices.org and GenderIT. Follow the series, starting tomorrow, Tuesday 14 April!

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Hija Kamran is the lead editor of GenderIT.org and advocacy strategist within APC’s Women’s Rights Programme. She invites you to engage with this new series coming out next Tuesday 14 April, which is the result of a collaboration between @globalvoices.org, APC and GenderIT!

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