Day: September 3, 2025

UN WG on business and human rights’ report on AI procurement — key findings and recommendations — How to Crack a Nut – FortiGate

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UN WG on business and human rights’ report on AI procurement — key findings and recommendations — How to Crack a Nut – FortiGate

Last week, the UN working group on business and human rights officially presented its thematic report on the procurement and deployment of artificial intelligence systems by States and businesses (A/HRC/59/5314 May 2025 — note there is also an executive summary infographic). The report focuses on actions to be taken to facilitate alignment of AI procurement … Read more

That 16 Billion Password Story (AKA “Data Troll”) – FortiGate

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That 16 Billion Password Story (AKA “Data Troll”) – FortiGate

Spoiler: I have data from the story in the title of this post, it’s mostly what I expected it to be, I’ve just added it to HIBP where I’ve called it “Data Troll”, and I’m going to give everyone a lot more context below. Here goes: Headlines one-upping each other on the number of passwords … Read more

“Doing the Utmost” – FortiGate

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“Doing the Utmost” – FortiGate

One of the most profound findings in the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ’s) climate change advisory opinion (AO) is that State obligations to mitigate climate change to a level that holds warming to the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 °C threshold are spread out over the large canvas of international law, including United Nations (UN) climate treaties, … Read more

Expert Tips to Find the Best Homeowners Insurance in California – FortiGate

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Expert Tips to Find the Best Homeowners Insurance in California – FortiGate

It can be difficult to find the finest homeowners insurance in California. Many homeowners feel overwhelmed while looking for coverage because of the threats of earthquakes, wildfires, and escalating costs. The good news is that you don’t have to figure it out on your own. You can save money, feel safe about your future, and … Read more

Opinion | Techno-nationalism is now the critical battlefront in geopolitics – FortiGate

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Opinion | Techno-nationalism is now the critical battlefront in geopolitics – FortiGate

The revival of techno-nationalism is reshaping strategies across continents. The European Union has embraced technological sovereignty with the EU chips act and investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technology. Japan and South Korea are diversifying supply chains and boosting domestic capacity. India is positioning itself as an alternative hub through the Make in India … Read more

crossing the constitutional boundaries of Article 114 TFEU? · European Law Blog – FortiGate

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crossing the constitutional boundaries of Article 114 TFEU? · European Law Blog – FortiGate

Introduction On 30 April 2025, a rapporteur of the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) of the European Parliament published a Draft Report containing recommendations on the introduction of a new 28th regime: the ‘European Start-Up and Scale-Up’ company (ESSU). The Draft Report is a first step in the realisation of the Competitiveness Compasswhich aims to … Read more

How TDI’s Help Line helps with insurance questions and complaints  by The Texas Insurance Podcast – FortiGate

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How TDI’s Help Line helps with insurance questions and complaints  by The Texas Insurance Podcast – FortiGate

TDI experts answer Texans’ top auto insurance questions. What should auto insurance cost, and what’s the best kind to get? To answer a question about cost, you need to know what a policy covers first. TDI’s automotive insurance guide can help, and there’s a policy comparison tool at www.opic.texas.gov. It’s important to know what you … Read more

To Be A Successful Landlord, Setting Expectations Is A Must – FortiGate

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To Be A Successful Landlord, Setting Expectations Is A Must – FortiGate

The older I get, the more I dislike being a landlord. There’s too much potential for disappointment, misunderstanding, or outright unpleasant moments. When you’re dealing with people and one of your most valuable assets, the margin for frustration is high. If you want to be a successful landlord—and not get run over—you need to set … Read more

Find Winning Creators, Hooks & Angles – FortiGate

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Find Winning Creators, Hooks & Angles – FortiGate

Good ads make the biggest difference on social media, so you need proof, not just guesses. Studies from Nielsen/NCS show that creative quality is the number one factor driving sales. Today’s platforms, like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, let you run tests to learn quickly. This playbook will show you how to test ads to find … Read more

The judgment of the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the Italy-Albania Protocol – FortiGate

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The judgment of the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the Italy-Albania Protocol – FortiGate

      Matteo Zamboni (human rights lawyer working between Italy and the UK. He is a partner to the Immigration Law and Policy clinic of Goldsmiths, University of London) Photo credit: Shëngjin Port in Albania, the location of one of the two detention centres built by Italy © Albinfo, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons   Introduction … Read more

Something to Chew On | WeConservePA – FortiGate

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Something to Chew On | WeConservePA – FortiGate

Baby Grinner. Tree & J. Hensdill, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons by John Schwartzer National Tooth Fairy Day was recently celebrated, and what Pennsylvania animal would be visited by the tooth fairy more than any other? The Virginia Opossum, Didelphis VirginianaNorth America’s only native marsupial, has more teeth than any other mammal in North … Read more