FreeTech Project

Albania Appoints an AI as Government Official In a world first, Albania's prime minister has appointed an AI to a government official position in hopes of rooting out corruption.

Albania Appoints an AI as Government Official: futurism.com/albania-appo...

"If you value your privacy and, also important, if you value the security of your computer, consider installing an ad blocker," says CERN’s Computer Security Office. www.osnews.com/story/143279...

The FreeTech Project returns with "Tea & Tech" online workshops! Designed in consultation with our communities, particularly those learning with us from home at the very start of the Covid-19 pandemic — and made possible by a grant from The National Lottery Communi...

I'll finish by saying if you'd like to know more, or ask questions, you're welcome to join the @freetechproject.libredigital.org online workshops that are running one last time for the 25/26 season, and which I'll be facilitating for folks in England and beyond! www.libredigital.org/the-freetech...

I used to have a page on my site with a selection of tech options for the discerning media activist wanting to undermine and challenge big tech/media companies and surveillance capitalism. When I removed it, to my surprise a lot of folks asked where it went! So here's a thread of much of the info...

I'm excited to be facilitating these one last time! We'll tackle tech at the intersection of inclusivity, sustainability, security and privacy -- and explore the alternatives to "Big Tech"!

The FreeTech Project returns with "Tea & Tech" online workshops! Designed in consultation with our communities, particularly those learning with us from home at the very start of the Covid-19 pandemic — and made possible by a grant from The National Lottery Communi...

Our online workshops are back for those who'd like some "Tea & Tech" from the comfort of their own home! www.libredigital.org/the-freetech...

Various desktop Linux tips for newbies: akselmo.dev/posts/how-to...

Firefox’ new “AI” features cause CPU spikes and battery drain www.osnews.com/story/143044... #Firefox #AI

Unlike Big Tech browsers, Vivaldi is for the people 💪

A lock with a VPN and a person working on their desk with a laptop next to a plant

💡 Curious what a virtual private network (VPN) or a mobile VPN is – and how it protects your privacy online?

Find out if these privacy tools are the right choice for you!

👉 Read our new article: murena.com/what-is-a-vpn/

Gnome changes too: www.osnews.com/story/142900... #accessibility #Linux

Linux has over 6% of the desktop market? Yes, you read that right - here's how It's not a typo. Linux's desktop share is growing, according to the US government's records.

Linux has over 6% of the desktop market? Yes, you read that right - here's how www.zdnet.com/article/linu... #Linux

Supporting Disability Is Our Social Responsibility Updates for OS 8 and Early Access

This is great stuff from Elementary OS, as Linux in general continues to increase accessibility (and not a moment too soon): blog.elementary.io/updates-for-...

CMA proposes action to drive more competition on mobile platforms Measures designed to boost the UK’s app economy, unlocking global success and ensuring UK consumers aren’t left behind.

"Apple and Google have 'effective duopoly' in UK says regulator". It's obvious, but it's been 4 years of presenting to the regulators, visiting them, and countering the blahblah from shiny-toothed corporate lobbyists to persuade them to decide this. Now we need action. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Hi! We're finally here on Bluesky. We're an initiative of social enterprise Libre Digital and tackle social isolation by connecting people online to collectively learn how to use technology at the intersection of inclusivity, sustainability, security and privacy.