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März 27, 2018

For computer scientist Hany Farid, developing image analysis tools that can stop illegal content online is not enough. He says we all need to take responsibility, not least the companies that lobby and lie hard. "We've been running full steam ahead...

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März 23, 2018

The strength of the US counterterrorism relationship with Saudi Arabia “rivals” that with its historic ally the UK — although this has yet to register with the American public, a former homeland security adviser told Arab News. Information provided...

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März 12, 2018

CEP Senior Advisor and Dartmouth College computer science professor Dr. Hany Farid discusses the growing problems posed by digitally altered video and how he is working to combat the threat.

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März 4, 2018

CEP CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace and Senior Advisor, Dartmouth College computer scientist Dr. Hany Farid, discuss the successful campaign to remove thousands of Anwar al-Awlaki videos from YouTube and how existing technologies can impact the...

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März 1, 2018

Google, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other internet companies must show the European Union within three months that they are removing extremist content more rapidly or face legislation forcing them to do so. But in its strongest call yet to the...

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Februar 25, 2018

CEP Executive Director David Ibsen writes in New Europe magazine: "In 2018 the public and policymakers will have to reckon with the ever-growing power of the tech industry. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is now valued at $730 billion (€605...

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Februar 17, 2018

CEP Executive Director writes in the Hill: "Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. Boston Marathon bombers Dzhokar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab. Garland, Texas, gunman Elton Simpson. All of these terrorists were deeply...

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Februar 15, 2018

CEP President Fran Townsend discusses the events surrounding the investigation into a shooting at a high school in Florida that killed 17 people.

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Februar 14, 2018

CEP President Fran Townsend discusses the situation involving high ranking White House personnel who have yet to complete the security clearance process.

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Februar 12, 2018

CEP Executive Director writes in the Telegraph: “The devastating impact of online radicalisation through extremist videos was felt far too often in 2017. Whether it was the attacks carried out in Manchester and London by Islamist extremists or those...

Daily Dose

Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

Fact:

On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility. 

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