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Facebook s Oversight Board Unveils Its First Slate Of Cases

2020-12-30T21:22:51Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in October 2019. Getty Images [/tags/facebook/ Facebook]'s content oversight board on Tuesday chose its first slate of cases for review, [ selecting six] from more than 20,000 brought to the independent body since it opened its doors in late October. Three of the cases involve hate speech, which the social network restricts as part of its community guidelines. Five of the cases were brought by users, while one was brought by the company itself. For more like this Subscribe to the CNET Now newsletter for our editors' picks of the most important stories of the day. The [ cases] include reposted tweets by [/news/twitter-removes-tweet-by-former-malaysian-leader-for-glorifying-violence/ a former Malaysian prime minister] that could be interpreted as suggesting violence against French people, a protest of China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims, and a post regarding breast cancer that included images the social network considered explicit. The case brought by Facebook involves the use of [/news/hydroxychloroquine-is-trending-again-its-still-no-cure-for-covid-19/ hydroxychloroquine], an unproven treatment for COVID-19. "We are prioritizing cases that have the potential to affect lots of users around the world, are of critical importance to public discourse or raise important questions about Facebook's policies," the board said in a statement. Each case is open for public comment until Dec. 8. The selection of the cases marks a milestone for the oversight board, which was two years in the making. The [ ] Facebook's decisions, and the social network will be bound by its decisions. The company built a new system, called a case management tool, that allows the board members, who are located around the world, to track appeals while preserving the security of personally identifiable user information. The 20-member board, made up of former judges, lawyers and journalists, has up to 90 days to reach a decision on most cases. Expedited cases will be completed within 30 days. Read more: Here's how you can [/news/facebook-pulled-down-your-post-heres-how-to-challenge-that-decision/ submit an appeal] to [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Facebook%27s?s=ts Facebook's] new oversight board. Getting to launch has been a time-consuming process. Facebook CEO [/tags/mark-zuckerberg/ Mark Zuckerberg] first publicly suggested the concept in [ ]. Members were named [ ]. Now playing: Watch this: Facebook getting an oversight board 4:30 Critics of Facebook, which was used by Russia in [ ] during the 2016 presidential election, say it isn't taking its responsibility seriously enough. Social media companies, including Facebook, have already come under scrutiny for interfering with the spread of some information, most recently [ ] about President-elect Joe Biden's son. One group of vocal critics, which calls itself the [ Real Facebook Oversight Board], [ ] the social network's content moderation decisions and policies. The shadow oversight board conducts its sessions in public for anyone to watch. The platform: Facebook Live. Here's what you need to know about Facebook's oversight board: Sounds like this board will have a lot of responsibility. What can it do? Let's get something straight: The oversight board isn't going to do the same job as [ ], who make decisions on whether individual posts to Facebook comply with the social network's rules. The board exists to support the "[ right to free expression]" of Facebook's 2.7 billion users. The board functions a lot like a court, which isn't surprising given that [ ] came up with the idea. Users who believe content moderators have removed their posts improperly can [ appeal] to the board for a second opinion. If the board sides with the user, Facebook must restore the post. Facebook can also refer cases to the board. The oversight board can also make suggestions for changes to Facebook's policies. Over time, those recommendations could affect what users are allowed to post, which could make content moderation easier. Why does Facebook need an oversight board in the first place? Facebook gets criticized by just about everybody for just about every decision it makes. Conservatives say the company -- and the rest of Silicon Valley -- is biased against their views. They point to bans of right-wing provocateurs Alex Jones and Milo Yiannopoulos to support their case. The social network doesn't get much love from progressives, either. They complain Facebook has become a toxic swamp of racist, sexist and misleading speec[/how-to/facebook-can-see-your-web-activity-heres-how-to-stop-it/ More about Facebook Facebook can see your web activity. Here's how to stop it][/how-to/facebook-can-see-your-web-activity-heres-how-to-stop-it/ Facebook can see your web activity. Here's how to stop it] [/how-to/how-to-completely-delete-your-facebook-account-loose-ends-and-all/ How to completely delete your Facebook account, loose ends and all] [/news/facebook-remains-top-target-for-disinformation-study-says/ Facebook remains top target for disinformation, study says] [/news/can-facebook-be-broken-up-what-you-need-to-know/ Can Facebook be broken up? What you need to know] The oversight board can help Facebook deal with those complaints while lending credibility to the social network's community standards, a code of conduct that prohibits hate speech, child nudity and a host of other offensive content. By letting an independent board guide decisions about this content, Facebook hopes it'll develop a more consistent application of its rules, which in the past have generated complaints for appearing arbitrary. One example: Facebook's 2016 removal of [ ] that shows a naked girl fleeing a napalm attack. The company defended the removal, saying the [ Pulitzer Prize winning image] violated its rules on child nudity. It reversed its decision shortly afterward as global criticism mounted, prom[ ][ ], a lineup that includes former judges and current lawyers, as well as professors and journalists. It also includes a former prime minister and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. The board could eventually be expanded to 40 people. The social network chose a diverse group. The members have lived in nearly 30 countries and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html kynghidongduong.vn] speak almost as many languages. About a quarter come from the US and Canada. At the time of the announcement, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, who served as Denmark's prime minister from 2011 to 2015, said one of the board's biggest advantages would be removing some of the content-moderation responsibility from Facebook itself. As it stands, she said, the decision-making is too centralized. "Social media can spread speech that is hateful, deceitful and harmful," she said. "And until now, some of the most difficult decisions around content have been made by Facebook, and you could say ultimately by [ ]." Serving on the board is a part-time job, with members paid through a multimillion-dollar trust. Board members will serve a three-year term. The board will have the power to select future members. It'll hear cases in panels of five members chosen at random. Wait a minute. Facebook is paying the board? Is it really independent? If you're skeptical, we hear you. Facebook doesn't have a great reputation for transparency. That said, [ the charter establishing the board] provides details of the efforts Facebook is taking to ensure the board's independence. For example, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html tour thác bản giốc] the board isn't a subsidiary of Facebook; it's a separate entity with its own headquarters and staff. It maintains its own [ website] (in 18 languages, if you count US and UK English separately) and its own [ Twitter account]. Still, when it comes to money, the board is indirectly funded by Facebook through the trust. Facebook is funding the trust to the tune of [ $130 million], which it estimates will cover years of expenses. Facebook says it'll abide by the board's decisions even in cases when it disagrees with a judgment. (The social network says the only exceptions would be decisions that would force it to violate the law, an unlikely occurrence given the legal background of many board members.) The board will also try to keep Facebook accountable, publishing an annual report that'll include a review of Facebook's actions as a result of its decisions. "It'll be very embarrassing for Facebook," Thorning-Schmidt said, "if they don't live up to their end of this bargain." [/topics/online/ Online] [/tags/facebook/ Notification on Notification off Facebook]

Facebook And Google complicit In Censorship And Repression In Vietnam Amnesty International Says

2020-12-30T21:13:48Z

id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> Facebook and Google are "complicit" in censorship across Vietnam, [http://rt.com/search/everywhere/term/Amnesty%20International/ Amnesty International] says. Angela Lang/CNET [ Amnesty International has released a new report condemning tech giants as being complicit in censorship across Vietnam], with "state-sponsored harassment rampant" on YouTube and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html kynghidongduong.vn] Facebook, the report said. The two social media platforms are "tools of the Vietnamese authorities' censorship and harassment of its population," according to the human rights organization's [ 78-page report published Monday]. Amnesty International said the two social media platforms have turned into "hunting grounds for censors, military cyber-troops and state-sponsored trolls." It interviewed dozens of human rights activists, journalists, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html tour thác bản giốc] lawyers, writers and former prisoners of conscience, as well as relying on info from Facebook and Google. For more like this Subscribe to the CNET Now newsletter for our editors' picks of the most important stories of the day. Online censorship includes geo-blocking content that has been deemed to be critical of the Vietnamese government, Amnesty International said, also claiming that authorities are deploying "sophisticated campaigns on these platforms to harass everyday users into silence and fear." According to the investigation, there are currently 170 prisoners of conscience being held in Vietnam, with 69 of those arrested due to their activity on social media. That activity included making posts critical of the nation's [ COVID-19] response, or even sharing information about human rights, Amnesty International said. "Authorities began focusing on peaceful online expression as an existential threat to the regime," said Ming Yu Hah, Amnesty International deputy regional director for campaigns. "Instead of seeking to weaponize these platforms, the Vietnamese authorities should stop punishing people simply for exercising their right to freedom of expression." Google and Facebook should be doing more to push back against censorship and state-sponsored trolls, Amnesty International said, instead of focusing on maintaining revenue in Vietnam by complying with pressure from the Vietnamese government. It comes after [ Facebook last month revealed a steep rise in agreeing to content restrictions], "including content opposing the Communist Party and the government of Vietnam." Facebook said it has "faced additional pressure" from the Vietnamese government in recent months on what content should be restricted. "We don't always see eye to eye with governments on issues like speech and expression, including in Vietnam, but we work hard to defend this right around the world," a Facebook spokesperson told CNET in an emailed statement. "We will do everything we can to ensure that our services remain available so people can continue to express themselves." Google and the Vietnamese government didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. [/topics/mobile/ Mobile] [/topics/mobile-apps/ Mobile Apps] [/topics/politics/ Politics] [ Notification on Notification off Facebook]

Vietnam Reports First Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Case In 89 Days

2020-12-30T17:23:25Z

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By Phuong Nguyen and Khanh Vu HANOI, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Vietnam confirmed on Monday its first locally transmitted case of the coronavirus in nearly three months, after the infection of a man related to a flight attendant who had tested positive after returning from Japan two weeks ago. The country's health minister ordered provinces and state agencies to tighten screening and controls and contact tracing efforts were launched after the 32-year-old man was confirmed as the first reported domestic infection in 89 days. With its strict quarantine and tracking measures, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html kynghidongduong.vn] Vietnam has managed to quickly contain its coronavirus outbreaks, allowing it to resume its economic activities earlier than much of Asia. Vietnam crushed its first wave of coronavirus infections in April and went nearly 100 days without local transmission until the virus remerged and was quickly contained in the central city of Danang in July. Authorities said the latest case had taught at language-learning centres and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html tour hồ ba bể] been to cafes and karaoke bars since his exposure to the flight attendant. Those places had since been closed. Vietnam has so far recorded 1,347 coronavirus cases, 655 of which it said were imported. The country has reported an average of five of those cases a day recently. It has [http://news.sky.com/search?term=effectively effectively] closed its borders to combat the coronavirus but has allowed some business travellers and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html tour hồ ba bể từ hà nội] those with foreign expertise to enter on special flights provided they undergo quarantine. Monday's case came days after the health ministry warned of a new outbreak among the community as the cold season has begun. "The COVID-19 situation remains complicated," Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long said last week. "The disease has returned in many parts of the world in winter time." (Editing by Martin Petty)

8 Tips To Be A Savvy Dental Tourist And Enjoy Your Dental Vacation In Vietnam

2020-12-30T17:06:11Z

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Planning for a travel trip overseas is always overwhelming, let alone planning for a dental vacation to a [https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=busy%20country busy country] like Vietnam. Problems and concerns that bug you when you arrange your trip, like the flight tickets, destinations to visit, where to stay or where to play, are now only a small proportion of your dental trip. If you're currently devastated because of the amount of information to gather, this article will surely help you to plan your trip to Vietnam with practical knowledge and help you enjoy your vacation afterward. Tip 1: Do your homework The first tip to plan a dental vacation to Vietnam is to do all the homework. There are many dental clinics throughout Vietnam from North to South, so you have to do the research about clinics frequently mentioned in order to eventually choose a suitable clinic for you. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); If asking suggestions from an acquaintance isn't an easy way since they may not know much about the country, internet is always available. You can take time and scroll through the dental forums about Vietnam and find the information on the clinics you already know about. Another option is to read the detail information from the dental tourism facilitators' website. They often list out top-notch clinics along with the information about the facilities and technologies of the clinic at once. Always remember to ask detail about the treatment plan of your case. If you have any questions about the plan, whether about if it's suitable or mentions the suggestion of your [ dentist] don't hesitate to ask. Facilitators and clinics are more than glad to respond to your [http://www.groundreport.com/?s=questions questions]. Tip 2: Ask for cost breakdown Finish asking about your treatment plan? Then it's time for you to ask even more questions, but about the price. Remember to ask for the [ cost breakdown] of your treatment plan. Find out what your fee includes, and what's not. This way, you will have an overall view of what you're being charged by the dental clinics and make sure there's no extra fee just because you're a foreign customer. Tip 3: Make sure you get the best care Getting the best care is really important since if not, chances are you will face a lot of dental risks. In some cases, when you receive the materials from the locals, the dentist in your home country may have no idea how to maintain them when you need it. Therefore, make sure you check out the standardized material approved by the FDA (The Food and Drug Administration is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services) so that they can be recognized and approved globally. You should also examine the clinic's facilities carefully before booking an appointment. Just take them into consideration if you want the get the best care! Tip 4: Does the dentist offer a translator? Vietnamese dentists do go through several English courses for dental terminology in medical universities. However, some of them are not so comfortable communicating in the language or find it hard to discuss and explain the in-depth treatment plan. As a result, you should ask the clinic beforehand whether they can communicate in English or they ready have translators in their clinics. This way, both you and your dentist can get a better understanding of the other's requirements. Tip 5: Buy dental tourism insurance Dental tourism insurance is always highly recommended when you decide to go for a dental vacation. The insurance will help you lower, or even prevent, the extra cost in case of treatment-associated risks (complications) and schedule risks. If you're going to do a complex dental procedure, there are certain risks you may occur post-procedure. When you occur these complications, it's your dental tourism insurance's job to save you from having to pay an extra-large amount of money just to treat the complications. Another inevitable situation is schedule risk. You may have some urgent works right before you're about to get onto the flight. Or maybe your diagnosis online is not the right treatment anymore when the dentist has a closer look at your teeth, and you have to extend the plan. Dental tourism insurance will also have you rearrange your treatment schedule without a large extra-fee. Tip 6: Be smart about your itinerary All dental trips are not created following the same template. It has to be flexible and sometimes can be delayed because of your dental situation. Remember that you should have a backup plan in case anything happens. Knowing where and when to go is necessary. The destinations and the accommodation should be convenient for your checkup schedule which often lasts about 2 to 3 appointments. The dentist may suggest you not to physically exert yourself too much, so you should choose activities wisely to participate in and plan thoroughly to get the most out of the dental vacation. Whatever you do, make sure it prioritizes your health and your safety first. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Tip 7: Ask for a functional dentist You should not choose the general dentist, make sure that the specialty of the doctor [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html tour thác bản giốc] matches your dental problem well. For example, if you need an implant, choose the implantologist who has undergone intensive implant training. In order to choose the right dentist, you should ask directly the clinics or the consulting services. They will be able to provide you with the certification or accreditation of the doctors. Tip 8: Third-party opinions Sometimes, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html tour thác bản giốc] PR or marketing information can distort your thinking by displaying so many glamorous advertisements. They normally bias one or two clinics to attract you to come. So you need a third party to evaluate fairly which clinic or [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html kynghidongduong.vn] dentist best suited to your requirements and preferences. You should check out international consulting services or accreditation organizations (cgr.com, whatclinic.com) and local facilitators such as lotusdentaltravel.com. They show the fair ratings and reviews of many top-notch clinics in Vietnam. These are reliable sites as the clinics or any marketing teams cannot manipulate the evaluations. Conclusion Here you are, 8 tips to help you become a savvy dental tourist. Again, planning for a dental vacation is necessary, you should plan out everything to fit your budget and your condition. Don't forget to enjoy yourself with the recreational activities in a foreign place to help your dental treatment feel much more relaxing and fascinating. You deserve that! Ly Tran is the director of Lotus Dental Travel - a dental tourism facilitator based in Vietnam. We connect international patients to an exclusive network of highly qualified dentists in Vietnam. Our comprehensive approach has taken every aspect of your dental holiday in Vietnam into consideration. We collaborate with [ ] in Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh city to come up with offers of dental treatment with the highest quality in dental technology and the best staff you will ever find! Contact us today to learn more about our special offers, or to schedule a free consultation with our highly qualified dentists: [ ]

Vietnam Records First Locally Transmitted Coronavirus Case In 89 DAYS

2020-12-30T11:39:44Z

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Vietnam has recorded its first locally transmitted case of [/news/coronavirus/index.html coronavirus] in nearly three months. A man was infected by his flight attendant relative who had tested positive after returning from [/news/japan/index.html Japan] two weeks ago. The 32-year-old man was confirmed as the first reported [http://news.sky.com/search?term=domestic%20infection domestic infection] in 89 days. Vietnam has recorded its first locally transmitted case of coronavirus in nearly three months The country's health minister ordered provinces and state agencies to tighten screening and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html tour hồ ba bể từ hà nội] controls and contact tracing efforts were launched. With its strict quarantine and tracking measures, the Communist country has managed to quickly contain its coronavirus outbreaks with one of the world's toughest draconian crack down on its citizens' freedoms. The country was able to close off its borders and shut off its country thanks to its authoritarian political system. RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-9001415/Unseen-scenes-photos-Steven-Spielbergs-25ft-mechanical-shark-filming-Jaws.html You're NOT gonna need a bigger boat! Unseen...] [/news/article-9001495/Now-mysterious-Arthur-C-Clarke-style-monolith-appears-ROMANIA-vanished-Utah.html Now a mysterious Arthur C Clarke-style monolith appears in...] Share this article Share Vietnam crushed its first wave of coronavirus infections in April and went nearly 100 days without local transmission until the virus remerged and was quickly contained in the central city of Danang in July. Authorities said the latest case had taught at language-learning centres and been to cafes and karaoke bars since his exposure to the flight attendant. Those places had since been closed. Vietnam crushed its first wave of coronavirus infections in April and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-ha-noi-bac-kan-ho-ba-be-cao-bang-hang-pac-bo-thac-ban-gioc.html kynghidongduong.vn] went nearly 100 days without local transmission Vietnam has so far recorded 1,347 coronavirus cases, 655 of which it said were imported. The country has reported an average of five of those cases a day recently. It has effectively closed its borders to combat the coronavirus but has allowed some business travellers and those with foreign expertise to enter on special flights provided they undergo quarantine. Monday's case came days after the health ministry warned of a new outbreak among the community as the cold season has begun. 'The COVID-19 situation remains complicated,' Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long said last week. 'The disease has returned in many parts of the world in winter time.'