The Intelligence from The Economist Tripoli threat: a warlord’s bid to take Libya
Apr 8, 2019
Hal Hodson, Technology Correspondent for The Economist, delves into the complexities of Libya's political turmoil, spotlighting General Khalifa Haftar's ambitions as rebel forces advance on Tripoli. He also investigates the worrying algorithmic bias in Facebook's ad delivery system, highlighting how it may inadvertently discriminate based on race and gender. Additionally, Hodson discusses the challenges of evolving slot machines to engage younger gamers, drawing parallels between digital ethics and geopolitical instability.
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Libya's Turmoil
- Libya faces potential all-out civil war eight years after Gaddafi's death.
- General Haftar's rebel troops advance on Tripoli, held by a fragile UN-backed government.
Haftar's Background
- General Haftar, a former Gaddafi ally, later aided in his overthrow.
- After working with the CIA, Haftar returned during the 2011 revolution.
International Community's Divided Response
- International response to Haftar's offensive is divided, with some countries supporting him while others back the UN-backed government.
- Libya has become somewhat of a forgotten crisis, with global powers pursuing individual interests.