BEIJING — Chinese online commerce is setting a new standard in convenience: tap your order on your mobile phone, and your merchandise is delivered to you within 60 minutes. Sound impossible?……Continue Reading China’s new e-commerce standard: from tap on your cell phone to delivery at your door – in one hour
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Chinese TV expands into social media, with new app – for reporters
WASHINGTON – Chinese state television has embraced social media as a tool to expand its influence, according to its top consultant in the U.S. Speaking at a CCLP forum here, Jim Laurie described CCTV's expansion into social networks. Laurie said 300 CCTV reporters worldwide will soon carry a unique app that, as soon as they file a report, simultaneously transmits versions to China's Weibo, which has 369 million users, and to its English-language Facebook and Twitter sites here in the U.S…….Continue Reading Chinese TV expands into social media, with new app – for reporters
CCLP collaborates to set forth guidelines for technological interventions of human trafficking
In 2011 and 2012 CCLP research director Mark Latonero published two pioneering reports on the role of technology in both facilitating and combatting human trafficking. The issue has been rising steadily on the agenda of policymakers and stakeholders in recent years. Most notably, President Obama and The White House have identified human trafficking as a high-priority human rights imperative, and have advocated specifically for the development of technologies to stop it. In order to facilitate the development of effective technological interventions that are responsive to the realities and complexities of human trafficking, CCLP has worked with partners including Microsoft……Continue Reading CCLP collaborates to set forth guidelines for technological interventions of human trafficking
Multi-sector approach to combat human trafficking advocated by Dr. Latonero
On Friday, April 5, 2013, CCLP Research Director Mark Latonero discussed the future of human trafficking detection and prevention – a "multi-sector approach" that employs new technologies to combat the modernized trafficking tactics that have permeated mobile networks, online classified and networking sites, and even video games. Dr. Latonero participated on a panel of human trafficking experts at the 7th annual L.A. Policy Symposium at the RAND Corporation, which welcomed students, researchers, and practitioners for a discussion on trafficking. The conversation focused on support for victims and survivors, public education, and innovative approaches to combat trafficking. The panel discussion was……Continue Reading Multi-sector approach to combat human trafficking advocated by Dr. Latonero
More Than Just Angry Birds, Apps Can Have A Humanitarian Side Too
NPR all tech considered: Research director Mark Latonero interviewed about the possibilities of pairing startups with humanitarian efforts…….Continue Reading More Than Just Angry Birds, Apps Can Have A Humanitarian Side Too
Taipei’s free municipal wi-fi provides real-time data for cell phones, computers and even TV sets
Taiwan's capital city, Taipei, has launched a free municipal wi-fi network, which provides cell phones, personal computers, video game consoles and even television sets with everything from typhoon alerts to store coupons…….Continue Reading Taipei’s free municipal wi-fi provides real-time data for cell phones, computers and even TV sets
U.S. countermeasures to Internet censorship detailed at CCLP forum
WASHINGTON – The "spy versus spy" world of Internet censorship was the focus of today's monthly CCLP forum here. The speaker was André Mendes, Director of the Office of Technology, Services and Innovation at the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, who showed live demonstrations of circumvention technologies – in real time – as they were being used in China, Iran and Cuba…….Continue Reading U.S. countermeasures to Internet censorship detailed at CCLP forum
Art on Public Media ‘Anywhere and Anytime’ – but on a flat budget
WASHINGTON – The future of arts and culture on public media was the focus of a CCLP roundtable here on Wednesday, featuring leaders in broadcasting, on line and mobile media. The challenge, summarized by Alyce Myatt of the National Endowment for the Arts, is to present more culture from more artists on more platforms – "anywhere and anytime" – at a time when resources are not increasing. Click the following link for Myatt's report: Alyce Myatt presentation.pdf……Continue Reading Art on Public Media ‘Anywhere and Anytime’ – but on a flat budget
Understanding the Role of Technology & Human Trafficking
WBEZ's Worldview: Research director Mark Latonero shares key insights from his latest Technology & Human Trafficking report…….Continue Reading Understanding the Role of Technology & Human Trafficking
Obama Is Making More Sense Than the Loyal Opposition
truthdig: Senior fellow Richard Reeves headline, "Obama is making more sense than the loyal opposition."……Continue Reading Obama Is Making More Sense Than the Loyal Opposition