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The Download: spying on the spies, and promising climate tech

Technology
Global
Iniciada January 16, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Meet the man hunting the spies in your smartphone In April 2025, Ronald Deibert left all electronic devices at home in Toronto and boarded a plane. When he landed in Illinois, he bought…

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Investing in promising climate tech is essential for a sustainable future, and technology can play a key role in environmental solutions.

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Debates around surveillance technology are crucial, but we need a balanced approach that considers both privacy and security.

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Privacy is a fundamental right, and we should support efforts to expose surveillance practices in technology.

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While climate tech is promising, we must ensure that it doesn't distract from the immediate need for systemic policy changes in environmental practices.

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Exposing spies in smartphones could undermine national security and public safety, creating more risks than benefits.

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