Misuses of Technology
Genetically Engineered Humans
NPR Chinese scientist claims to be first to create genetically modified babies using CRISPR
SD Tribune Genetically modified humans arrive...now what?
CG&S presents an infographic arguing why we should say no to genetically modified humans
Nature discusses the limits we may consider as we move from addressing disease to seeking desirable traits in humans
NatGeo offers pros and cons on whether gene editing should be performed on human embryos
AI for Drones and Military Purposes
Popular Mechanics discusses AI weapons could soon execute military strikes on their own and some think that's a bad idea
Market Research covers 8 key military applications for artificial intelligence from 2018
Chatham House explores artificial intelligence and the future of warfare
Guardian discusses how Google's AI is used by US military drones
DefenseOne covers how the Pentagon seeks a list of ethical principles for using AI in war
CBS article on how next gen drones will revolutionize warfare
Attacks on the Press
NYT on Trump's attacks on the press
Atlantic on why a free press matters
BostonGlobe's take on how attacks on the press show journalism is an effective check on government
New Yorker on Trump's attacks on the media are increasingly dangerous
BBC on why Trump attacks the media
History offers a historical perspective on presidential feuds with the free press from the inception of the US
Brookings reflects on the importance of a free press, celebrating World Press Freedom Day
Newsweek on other world leaders who have blamed media for their problems at home
Governmental Publication of Misinformation and Censorship
Poynter offers a useful guide to anti-misinformation actions around the world
Brookings offers advice on how to combat fake news and disinformation
Pew covers the future of truth and misinformation online
Scientific American on the effectiveness of misinformation campaigns on public opinion
FPR covers government censorship in the age of Trump
Washington Post on the spread of fake news becoming the norm for governments globally
Time covers censorship and what the EPA's website looks like after the current administration
Social Media and Fake News
Brookings on how misinformationspreads on social media and what to do about it
Scientific American on how biases make people vulnerable to misinformation spread by social media
NYT on how FB identified the Russia-linked misinformation campaign
Phys.org on Twitter bots and their role in spreading misinformation during the 2016 election
NYT covers how Facebook identifies Russia-linked information campaign
Trend Micro covers fake news and cyber propaganda - use and abuse of social media
NBC offers information on fake news and how lies spread faster on social media than the truth
UCSB offers information on fake news spreads through bots, people, trolls and microtargeting
Telegraph on fake news, what it is, and how to spot it