Posts about technology, its role in society, and technology policy.
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Chat control: parliament was right
The European Parliament rejected the extension of the chat control law. The police statistics are real, but parliament was still right — here is why.
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Passport biometrics must stay protected
When fingerprints were added to passports, Finland created a national biometric register. Now the government wants to open it to police use.
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Do not dismantle fundamental rights
The government plans to extend intelligence methods to fight crime without individual suspicion — a serious threat to fundamental rights.
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Who decides what we talk about? Algorithms
Are we prepared for our conversations to be steered by foreign large corporations? There are no guarantees that algorithms would not be used deliberately.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does technology affect politics?
- Technology changes how politicians communicate with voters, how decisions are made, and how public services are delivered. It can increase transparency but also introduce new risks.
- What does technology policy mean?
- Technology policy covers decisions about how society develops, regulates, and utilises technology — including AI, data protection, and digitalisation.