Can You Get Arrested for What You Say Online?

đź•’ 2 min read. In the age of social media, a single tweet, post, or comment can have real-world consequences. Many people assume online speech is free from legal repercussions, but that’s not always true. Depending on your country and the content, your words could potentially land you in criminal trouble. This article explores when…

Data Colonialism: Who Really Owns Global Information?

đź•’ 4 min read. We talk often about digital privacy, but a deeper problem lies beneath: data colonialism. Just as colonial empires once extracted resources from colonised lands, today, corporations and states harvest vast troves of personal and societal data from around the world. In doing so, they often relegate the individuals and communities from…

Explainable AI (XAI) and Legal Decisions

đź•’ 4 min read. Across the world, algorithms are increasingly making decisions once reserved for humans — determining who gets a loan, which job applicant is shortlisted, or even whether a defendant poses a risk of reoffending. Yet many of these systems operate as “black boxes” — opaque models whose inner logic is hidden, even…