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12
Aug

5G: South Africa August 12th – Limited Availability

August 12, 2019
According to the interactive Ookla 5G Map that  tracks 5G rollouts in cities across the globe, South Africa has “Limited 5G Availability” in these two cities: Source: https://www.speedtest.net/ookla-5g-map
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09
Aug

South Africa – MP questions 5G safety

August 9, 2019
A MP has started asking the government questions about the safety of the technology. The IFP’s Nsikayezwe Cebekhulu asked Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, if she was informed of the potential risk 5G posed to humans. Mapisa-Nqakula said her office was aware of risks associated with 5G, but the Department of Telecommunications...
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09
Aug

Austrian parliament commissions study on 5G health effects

August 9, 2019
Friday 9 August 2019 The Austrian parliament has commissioned a study into the health effects of 5G networks due to concerns among the public the new generation of mobile services could pose risks from increased radiation exposure. The Advisory Council on Technology Assessment of the Austrian Parliament has decided to obtain expertise in the field...
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07
Aug

We Need To Better Educate The Public About AI’s Limitations

August 7, 2019
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kalevleetaru/2019/08/06/we-need-to-better-educate-the-public-about-ais-limitations/#51266eb260bb by Kalev Leetaru Excerpts Deep learning’s magic-like capabilities mask its very real limitations. To the general public, AI systems stand poised to sweep aside humanity itself, with algorithms replacing human workers and killer robots ready to run amok. Policymakers rush to consider legislation for self-aware machines, the future of capitalism in a job-free world...
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31
Jul

ORSAA Important Disclaimer about Radiation Protection Products

July 31, 2019
ORSAA`s purpose is to inform consumers on important topics of radiation health and safety. As public awareness increases, so do the number of devices, crystals and pendants claiming to protect users from radiation harm. ORSAA does not recommend or endorse any of these radiation “protection” products.  We advocate for increased awareness of wireless technology and recommend...
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30
Jul

EMFSA July 2019 Newsletter

July 30, 2019
Our July 2019 Newsletter can be viewed at:  https://mailchi.mp/2b1b1d427c22/emf-news Photo by OSPAN ALI on Unsplash  
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28
Jul

Tehran, Moscow to cooperate on non-ionizing radiation safety

July 28, 2019
Source: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/438644/Tehran-Moscow-to-cooperate-on-non-ionizing-radiation-safety July 27, 2019 TEHRAN – Iran and Russia will be cooperating in non-ionizing radiation safety, a division of the nuclear science, according to the outcome of a recent meeting between officials on the two sides. Oleg Grigoryev, the chairman of the Russian Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Committee, on Saturday met with the head of Iran’s...
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28
Jul

Clifton Bungalow’s Residents’ Association threatening legal action over MTN Cell Mast

July 28, 2019
Source: Sunday Times 28 Jul 2019 By BOBBY JORDAN Top gun takes aim at Clifton spoiler Lawyer Billy Gundelfinger is accustomed to ugliness in the courtroom, but not jutting into his sea view. The acclaimed attorney, who has represented the likes of Cyril Ramaphosa and Mandla Mandela, is now taking aim at the City of...
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28
Jul

5G – Energy Consumption, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change: Environmental Impact

July 28, 2019
Image: Unsplash.com  5G Profit and Power: Telecoms operators will need to optimize electricity consumption in 5G networks to make services pay. The move to 5G could result in increased total network energy consumption of 150-170 percent by 2026. Research suggests most telecommunications professionals think that 5G is likely to increase telecommunication and mobile operators’ power...
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