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The UK Home Office is automating the hostile environment.
A legal opinion for ORG shows that the use of AI in asylum decision-making is likely to be unlawful.
Join policymakers, lawyers and ORG's @nprofile1q... to find out more.
🗓️ Wed 17 June
🕡 6.30-8pm BST
📍Westminister, UK
Register now ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-use-of-ai-in-the-uk-asylum-system-tickets-1990233498971
#ai #asylum #hostileenvironment #migrants #homeoffice #ukpolitics #ukpol
A legal opinion for ORG shows that the use of AI in asylum decision-making is likely to be unlawful.
Join policymakers, lawyers and ORG's @nprofile1q... to find out more.
🗓️ Wed 17 June
🕡 6.30-8pm BST
📍Westminister, UK
Register now ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-use-of-ai-in-the-uk-asylum-system-tickets-1990233498971
#ai #asylum #hostileenvironment #migrants #homeoffice #ukpolitics #ukpol
“By handing over data to Palantir, the FCA is pushing UK residents’ data into the meat grinder of the Trump administration."
US tech firms dominate UK digital services, giving Trump a foothold to exert power. It risks foreign powers being used to compel companies to provide access to our data.
🗣️ ORG's @nprofile1q....
Or we can choose UK #DigitalSovereignty. Sign the petition ➡️ https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-trump-s-kill-switch-secure-our-digital-sovereignty
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/01/fcas-palantir-deal-could-expose-uk-financial-data-to-trumps-us-critics-fear
#palantir #trump #bigtech #fca #ukpolitics #ukpol
US tech firms dominate UK digital services, giving Trump a foothold to exert power. It risks foreign powers being used to compel companies to provide access to our data.
🗣️ ORG's @nprofile1q....
Or we can choose UK #DigitalSovereignty. Sign the petition ➡️ https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-trump-s-kill-switch-secure-our-digital-sovereignty
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/01/fcas-palantir-deal-could-expose-uk-financial-data-to-trumps-us-critics-fear
#palantir #trump #bigtech #fca #ukpolitics #ukpol
It's right that Palantir, a firm powering ICE and the war in Gaza, is blocked from the Met Police. BUT we must go further.
We must ban so-called crime-predicting tools, "which claim to predict who wi...
We have the right to be presumed innocent NOT predicted guilty.
AI systems learn from existing flawed data. Data that reflects discriminatory police practices over the years.
We must act now to stop injustice for over-policed communities.
Sign the petition to BAN so-called crime-predicting tech ⬇️
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ban-crime-predicting-police-tech
#precrime #palantir #metpolice #police #AI #predictivepolicing #ukpolitics #ukpol
AI systems learn from existing flawed data. Data that reflects discriminatory police practices over the years.
We must act now to stop injustice for over-policed communities.
Sign the petition to BAN so-called crime-predicting tech ⬇️
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ban-crime-predicting-police-tech
#precrime #palantir #metpolice #police #AI #predictivepolicing #ukpolitics #ukpol
It's right that Palantir, a firm powering ICE and the war in Gaza, is blocked from the Met Police. BUT we must go further.
We must ban so-called crime-predicting tools, "which claim to predict who will commit crimes and where. These systems undermine the presumption of innocence."
🗣️ ORG's Sarah Lasoye.
https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/28/inside-met-polices-750-million-tech-force-battle-use-ai-28524160/
#precrime #palantir #metpolice #police #AI #predictivepolicing #ukpolitics #ukpol
We must ban so-called crime-predicting tools, "which claim to predict who will commit crimes and where. These systems undermine the presumption of innocence."
🗣️ ORG's Sarah Lasoye.
https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/28/inside-met-polices-750-million-tech-force-battle-use-ai-28524160/
#precrime #palantir #metpolice #police #AI #predictivepolicing #ukpolitics #ukpol
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The UK needs to break the cycle of dependency on Big Tech ⛓️💥
Proprietary systems, secret code and punishing exit fees mean we're out of pocket and out of control.
The legacy is one of failure over strategic investment. That's why we need Digital Sovereignty now.
ORG's @nprofile1q... explains.
Watch now ➡️ https://peertube.openrightsgroup.org/w/mSyuUv2AtZvx3ieFLLgvAE
#digitalsovereignty #opensource #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
Proprietary systems, secret code and punishing exit fees mean we're out of pocket and out of control.
The legacy is one of failure over strategic investment. That's why we need Digital Sovereignty now.
ORG's @nprofile1q... explains.
Watch now ➡️ https://peertube.openrightsgroup.org/w/mSyuUv2AtZvx3ieFLLgvAE
#digitalsovereignty #opensource #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
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The UK needs to break the cycle of dependency on Big Tech ⛓️💥
Proprietary systems, secret code and punishing exit fees mean we're out of pocket and out of control.
The legacy is one of fai...
£500 million a year 💸
That's how much the Competition and Markets Authority says the UK is being OVERCHARGED in the cloud market alone.
There's a better way: open source 🌱
Public code for public money. Built for the public. Owned by the public. Shared, improved and reused.
Sign the petition ⬇️
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-trump-s-kill-switch-secure-our-digital-sovereignty
#digitalsovereignty #opensource #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
That's how much the Competition and Markets Authority says the UK is being OVERCHARGED in the cloud market alone.
There's a better way: open source 🌱
Public code for public money. Built for the public. Owned by the public. Shared, improved and reused.
Sign the petition ⬇️
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-trump-s-kill-switch-secure-our-digital-sovereignty
#digitalsovereignty #opensource #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
NEXT WEEK 🛎️
Join ORG and Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) for a special meet-up in London.
We'll be delving into the role of Big Tech players like Palantir in war and genocide.
Come along to find out what we can do about it.
🗓️ Monday 1 June
🕡️ 6:30–9pm BST
📍 Newspeak House, E2 7DG, UK
Register now ⬇️
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/events/org-london-meet-up-4/
#london #meetup #bigtech #palantir
Join ORG and Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) for a special meet-up in London.
We'll be delving into the role of Big Tech players like Palantir in war and genocide.
Come along to find out what we can do about it.
🗓️ Monday 1 June
🕡️ 6:30–9pm BST
📍 Newspeak House, E2 7DG, UK
Register now ⬇️
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/events/org-london-meet-up-4/
#london #meetup #bigtech #palantir
Before the online safety consultation even ended, the UK government indicated that new restrictions are on the way.
Pushing for a social media ban ignores its inherent fault – it doesn't work.
ORG's @nprofile1q... explains how people will find workarounds and what's a better way to address online harms.
Watch now ➡️ https://peertube.openrightsgroup.org/w/9XiG4Vru3pswk5kNbrJzRZ
#onlinesafety #ageverification #socialmediaban #interoperability #ukpolitics #ukpol
Pushing for a social media ban ignores its inherent fault – it doesn't work.
ORG's @nprofile1q... explains how people will find workarounds and what's a better way to address online harms.
Watch now ➡️ https://peertube.openrightsgroup.org/w/9XiG4Vru3pswk5kNbrJzRZ
#onlinesafety #ageverification #socialmediaban #interoperability #ukpolitics #ukpol
So we've been getting rinsed by Palantir... go figure 🤷
Turns out we're quid's in when we junk them from our digital systems.
Now we just need to replicate this across the UK State, getting rid o...
Handing out contracts to Big Tech platforms is a rip off.
If we want out, we face the nightmare of vendor lock-in. They own the software, so love it or lose it.
We call for Digital Sovereignty with open source tech. That means we can switch providers without changing systems.
Sign if you agree ⬇️
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-trump-s-kill-switch-secure-our-digital-sovereignty
#digitalsovereignty #opensource #palantir #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
If we want out, we face the nightmare of vendor lock-in. They own the software, so love it or lose it.
We call for Digital Sovereignty with open source tech. That means we can switch providers without changing systems.
Sign if you agree ⬇️
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-trump-s-kill-switch-secure-our-digital-sovereignty
#digitalsovereignty #opensource #palantir #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
So we've been getting rinsed by Palantir... go figure 🤷
Turns out we're quid's in when we junk them from our digital systems.
Now we just need to replicate this across the UK State, getting rid of all the other Big Tech suppliers that over-charge and under-deliver.
Bring on Digital Sovereignty with open source tech 🌱
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2l2j1lxdk5o
#digitalsovereignty #opensource #palantir #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
Turns out we're quid's in when we junk them from our digital systems.
Now we just need to replicate this across the UK State, getting rid of all the other Big Tech suppliers that over-charge and under-deliver.
Bring on Digital Sovereignty with open source tech 🌱
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2l2j1lxdk5o
#digitalsovereignty #opensource #palantir #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
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The consultation that could see digital ID checks sweep across the Internet ends today ⌛️
ORG has submitted a response, outlining the threats to privacy and freedom of expression posed by the government's proposals.
We set out a better way forward that tackles the cause of online harms.
Read more ⬇️
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/publications/growing-up-in-an-online-world-org-consultation-response/
#onlinesafety #consultation #socialmedia #privacy #ageverification #digitalID #freedomofexpression #digitalrights #interoperability #fediverse #ukpolitics #ukpol
ORG has submitted a response, outlining the threats to privacy and freedom of expression posed by the government's proposals.
We set out a better way forward that tackles the cause of online harms.
Read more ⬇️
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/publications/growing-up-in-an-online-world-org-consultation-response/
#onlinesafety #consultation #socialmedia #privacy #ageverification #digitalID #freedomofexpression #digitalrights #interoperability #fediverse #ukpolitics #ukpol
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