OhmbudsmanAug 4, 2025
🧵 PART ONE: Today on @ohmbudsman — 13 global pulses from Turkey to Tokyo.
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1️⃣ 🇹🇷 Turkey’s new “Next” app claims domestic roots—turns out it’s Mastodon.
🔗 https://globalvoices.org/2025/08/01/the-next-big-thing-turkeys-new-social-platform-faces-scrutiny-over-domestic-label
#OpenSource #Turkey #TechPolicy @joinmastodon
The ‘Next’ big thing? Turkey's new social platform faces scrutiny over ‘domestic’ label

The platform was described as the country's first “domestic social media application,” offering users a new generation of social media free from ads and harassment.

Global Voices
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2️⃣ 🇨🇳 China & Kuwait deepen defense ties via new ammunition plant.
🔗 https://www.scmp.com/topics/kuwait
#DefenseIndustry #Geopolitics
Kuwait: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Kuwait. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

South China Morning Post
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3️⃣ 🇯🇵 Japanese students falter on written language tests.
🔗 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/01/national/japan-students-description-test/
#Education #Japan
Aug 4, 2025 at 3:26pmBuffer
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4️⃣ 🇬🇧 UK to ban ads that promote illegal small boat crossings.
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/31/channel-crossings-25000-faster-year-record-asylum-seekers-migrants
#Migration #OnlineRegulation
Channel crossings in 2025 pass 25,000 – faster than any year since records began

As ministers aim to ‘smash’ people-smuggling gangs, milestone passes almost a month earlier than previous record of 2022

The Guardian
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5️⃣ 🇺🇸 BCG protested for role in controversial Gaza humanitarian strategy.
🔗 https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/why-are-people-protesting-boston-consulting-group
#HumanRights #Consulting #Gaza
Why are people protesting against the Boston Consulting Group?

The consulting firm helped model a plan for what the United Nations described as 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza

Middle East Eye
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6️⃣ 🇺🇸 ChatGPT’s public chat links indexed in search? OpenAI just shut it down.
🔗 https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/01/openai_chatgpt_indexing_removed
#Privacy #AI #OpenAI
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7️⃣ 🇬🇧 Barclays exits net-zero alliance, joins major bank exodus.
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/31/standard-chartered-ceo-decries-banks-that-drop-climate-pledges
#ClimateFinance #NetZero
‘Shame on them’: Standard Chartered CEO decries banks that drop climate pledges

Bill Winters criticises those that have rowed back on green commitments or have gone quiet amid political pressure

The Guardian
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8️⃣ 🇭🇰 MTR uses AI for crowd control post-stadium events.
🔗 https://www.scmp.com/article/3253042
#TransitTech #AI #HongKong
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