Hold The Line https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/ RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:55:36 +0800 en-US hourly 1 https://www.altis-dxp.com/?v=6.3.2 https://www.rappler.com/tachyon/2022/11/cropped-Piano-Small.png?fit=32%2C32 Hold The Line https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/ 32 32 #HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Kara Swisher https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview-kara-swisher-burn-book-tech-industry/ https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview-kara-swisher-burn-book-tech-industry/#respond Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:07:00 +0800 Award-winning tech journalist and author Kara Swisher returns with her third book, another page-turner, titled “Burn Book.” Swisher brings readers into the fascinating realm that is Silicon Valley and tells tales about the tech industry’s most powerful players.

In this episode of #HoldTheLine, Rappler CEO and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa sits down with Swisher to discuss how technology now makes the world go round, the perils and pitfalls of Big Tech on democracy and people’s sense of community, and how we can #HoldTheLine against Big Tech’s seemingly unstoppable greed to reclaim our rights.

Bookmark this page to watch the interview on Thursday, February 29, at 12 pm. – Rappler.com

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#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to singer-songwriter Jewel https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/singer-songwriter-jewel/ https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/singer-songwriter-jewel/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:53:22 +0800 There are no more sad songs, just blue skies
And no more tears to cry

These are lyrics from Jewel’s song No More Tears, which she performed during the DVF Awards 2023 in Venice, Italy.

The American singer-songwriter has several Grammy awards, her debut album Pieces of You is known to be one of the best-selling debut albums of all time. Recently, she launched a virtual reality platform Innerverse, which provides affordable mental health support.

In this episode of #HoldTheLine, Rappler CEO and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa sits down with Jewel to talk about her journey – her music, her values, and how she finds happiness. She also talks about scientific approaches to coping, and takes a deep dive into how one could use technology to help make our lives better.

Bookmark this page to watch the interview on Wednesday, October 4, at 7 pm. – Rappler.com

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Maria Ressa talks to ethical AI advocate Timnit Gebru https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/maria-ressa-former-google-ethical-ai-timnit-gebru/ https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/maria-ressa-former-google-ethical-ai-timnit-gebru/#comments Tue, 30 May 2023 12:50:33 +0800 MANILA, Philippines – Data scientist Timnit Gebru warned in 2020 that based on the data sets that fuel artificial intelligence (AI) models, AI will have the power to further deepen the dominance of the white, male, and mostly West-centric way of thinking.

The then-co-leader of Google’s small ethical AI team argued in a paper she published that AI “overrepresent hegemonic viewpoints and encode biases potentially damaging to marginalized populations.”

This then triggered a cascade of events that culminated in her eventual Google exit in 2020. According to Gebru she was fired, but the tech giant claims it was voluntary.

Gebru, along with fellow researchers Emily M. Bender, Angelina McMillan-Major, and Margaret Mitchell, co-wrote a paper titled, “On the dangers of stochastic parrots: Can language models be too big?” and which discussed issues surrounding AI. These included how large language models basically repeat statements of data and add verbal noise to make them seem like intelligent speech.

In a statement on March 23, the authors of the paper also spoke out against the use of their paper in an Elon Musk-backed campaign to pause AI research for six months, citing future risks to mankind.

They pointed out, “Such language that inflates the capabilities of automated systems and anthropomorphizes them, as we note in Stochastic Parrots, deceives people into thinking that there is a sentient being behind the synthetic media. This not only lures people into uncritically trusting the outputs of systems like ChatGPT, but also misattributes agency.”

Their statement also takes to task the tech companies that are developing AI systems without regard for how the development may make current inequities – such as racial and gender biases – worse. Gebru and company said that “we should focus on the very real and very present exploitative practices of the companies claiming to build them, who are rapidly centralizing power and increasing social inequities.”

In a live interview, Maria Ressa and Timnit Gebru will talk about the moral and political questions surrounding AI, as well as ways toward breaking down the biases and inequalities that are built into it.

Rappler+ members will be able to join the private Q&A (Live chat) after the interview at 9 am (Manila time) on Thursday, June 1. If you want to attend, join Rappler+ and gain access to other events like this.

Members get exclusive content and become part of a global community of people who believe in the power of independent journalism. – Rappler.com

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FULL VIDEO: Maria Ressa talks to Senator Risa Hontiveros with Rappler+ members https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/full-video-maria-ressa-talks-to-senator-risa-hontiveros/ https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/full-video-maria-ressa-talks-to-senator-risa-hontiveros/#respond Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:54:32 +0800 As the lone opposition candidate to win a Senate seat in the 19th Congress, Risa Hontiveros embodies what it means to hold the line. During the live interview of the senator by Rappler CEO an Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, the two discussed the importance of staying true to their values. Hontiveros also highlighted the need to make democracy relevant. Watch the full interview below:

FULL VIDEO: Maria Ressa talks to Senator Risa Hontiveros with Rappler+ members

After the interview, Rappler+ members were able to ask her questions directly. Members asked about the role of Filipinos abroad, what the minority bloc would look like in the Senate, mental health, and what she learned from her campaign. You can watch the full recording of the private Q&A below:

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#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Senator Risa Hontiveros https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/senator-risa-hontiveros-june-2022/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0800 As the lone opposition candidate to win a Senate seat, Risa Hontiveros embodies what it means to hold the line. In a recent press conference, Hontiveros highlighted the importance of preserving the “critical stance” of the Senate minority bloc.

Hontiveros is known as a staunch advocate for health and women’s rights, having crafted laws such as the Expanded Maternity Leave Law, the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Law, and the Philippine Mental Health Law. For her second term as senator, she intends to prioritize the consolidation of universal health care under the Universal Health Care Act, which she co-sponsored and co-authored.

Under a Marcos presidency, Hontiveros will be the highest-ranking opposition figure. She says that to help ensure the Senate’s independence, a genuine Senate minority bloc must be formed.

In this next episode of Hold The Line, Rappler CEO and first Filipino Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa will discuss what it means for Hontiveros to stand her ground as an opposition figure in an administration that enjoys high popularity ratings.

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Next Senate minority bloc must preserve ‘critical stance,’ says Hontiveros

Next Senate minority bloc must preserve ‘critical stance,’ says Hontiveros


Bookmark this page to catch the interview live on Tuesday, June 7, at 10 am. Rappler+ members will get to join the private Q&A after the interview. To join Rappler+, sign-up below:

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FULL VIDEO: Maria Ressa talks to Frances Haugen https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/exclusive-events/full-video-maria-ressa-talks-to-frances-haugen/ https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/exclusive-events/full-video-maria-ressa-talks-to-frances-haugen/#respond Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:52:25 +0800 In the face of rabid online disinformation and propaganda that result to real world violence, what steps can be taken in order to fix the broken information ecosystem online? Maria Ressa and Rappler+ members asked Frances Haugen last February 25.

In the interview, Haugen explains how she decided to come out as a whistleblower against a large and powerful company like Facebook. After joining the company, she quickly learned about the real-world consequences of Facebook outside the United States which is what drove her to start taking action as an individual.

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Maria Ressa talks to Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen

Maria Ressa talks to Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen

After Maria Ressa’s interview, the conversation continued with members asking about how to push for transparency around Facebook algorithms and groups. Watch the full video below:

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Maria Ressa in conversation with author Dr. Margaret Heffernan https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/conversation-author-professor-dr-margaret-heffernan/ https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/conversation-author-professor-dr-margaret-heffernan/#respond Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:55:00 +0800 Maria Ressa launched her show #HoldtheLine last year where she interviews different personalities to talk about their values, why they fight for it, and where they draw and hold the line when it comes to the challenges they are faced with.

On February 2 (Wednesday), she will interview author and professor Margaret Heffernan. She is the author of six books, including  “Willful Blindness : Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril,” which is considered one of the best business books of the decade by the Financial Times. In 2015, Heffernan was awarded the Transmission Prize for  A Bigger Prize: Why Competition isn’t Everything and How We Do Better, described as “meticulously researched… engagingly written… universally relevant and hard to fault.”

Currently, Margaret Heffernan is a Professor of Practice at the University of Bath, Lead Faculty for the Forward Institute’s Responsible Leadership Program. She holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Bath and continues to write for the Financial Times and the Huffington Post.

In this live interview, Maria Ressa and Margaret Heffernan will discuss leadership, management, and adapting to change in a time of crisis and uncertainty. 

Rappler+ members will be able to join the private Q&A after the interview on February 2 (Wednesday), 7 pm Manila time. If you want to attend, join Rappler+ and gain access to other events like this. Members get exclusive content and become part of a global community of people who believe in the power of independent journalism. Register for the event here (note only members will be approved to join). Become a member here

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#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Hidilyn Diaz https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/hidilyn-diaz-august-2021/ https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/hidilyn-diaz-august-2021/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:58:49 +0800 Fresh from her historic gold medal victory in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz joins Maria Ressa in #HoldTheLine.

#HoldTheLine is a show that features people who fought and won their individual battles for truth-telling and integrity. It’s a show that discusses personal values, courage, and why people choose to do what they do.

Hidalyn Diaz’s historic feat not only brought about inspiration and hope to Filipinos around the world but it also shed light on the state of sports development in the Philippines.

Diaz, who is a product of years of dedication and training, underscores the importance of supporting athletes throughout their entire process, and not just think of the outcome.

Since her return, she has been vocal about issues like the West Philippine Sea and has also said that she forgives Palace officials for wrongfully including her in an ouster plot “matrix.”

Bookmark this page to watch the live interview of Hidilyn Diaz on August 4, 3 pm Manila time. Rappler+ members will be able to join the private Q&A

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#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to NYT’s Cecilia Kang, Sheera Frenkel https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/technology-reporters-authors-cecilia-kang-sheera-frenkel/ https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/technology-reporters-authors-cecilia-kang-sheera-frenkel/#respond Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:56:29 +0800 Rappler CEO Maria Ressa will be talking to Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel, award-winning New York Times technology reporters, for her show #HoldTheLine at 10 pm (Manila time) on Friday, July 30.

Kang and Frenkel are authors of the book An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination.

In their book, Kang and Frenkel go behind the scenes to reveal how Facebook enabled our digital world’s most pressing problems, resulting in real-life consequences. The book’s description says, “Their explosive, exclusive reporting led them to a shocking conclusion: The missteps of the last five years were not an anomaly but an inevitability – this is how Facebook was built to perform.”

In Friday’s #HoldTheLine interview, they will discuss the risks involved in seeking to expose a large tech company, why they chose to do it, and what’s next.

Bookmark this page to watch live.

Rappler+ members will be able to attend the private live chat after the interview to ask their questions directly. – Rappler.com

Listen to the podcast version here.

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#HoldTheLine: When we choose to remember https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/joy-watford-those-we-lost-project-portraits-victims-drug-war-philippines/ https://www.rappler.com/video/hold-the-line-maria-ressa-interview/joy-watford-those-we-lost-project-portraits-victims-drug-war-philippines/#respond Wed, 26 May 2021 16:40:31 +0800 Philippine National Police data show that 6,117 suspected drug personalities were killed during its drug war operations as of April 30. Human rights groups have a grimmer estimate of 27,000 to 30,000 deaths, including victims of vigilante-style killings. Discussions about deaths associated with the government’s centerpiece drug war often boils down to a clash of numbers – a disagreement which overlooks the human stories behind these digits.

These wasted lives become muddled in our memory as numbers, statistics, and cases.

Artist and Rappler+ member Joy Watford felt a need to remember and humanize these numbers. She said she was “horrified at what was going on, but there were so many victims that they were starting to become a blur.”

In 2019, her desire to make people remember resulted in a personal project called Those We Lost, an online “collection of portraits and stories of the victims of the so-called drug war in the Philippines.” She started painting and writing about them as her way of honoring the memories of the victims. The experience allowed her to feel less helpless and more connected to what was going on.

Joy is a Filipino based in England where she has been living for almost 20 years. In this episode of #HoldTheLine, Maria Ressa talks to her about why she chose to do this and the stories that struck her while pursuing her project.

Through the Rappler+ program, members are able to network with like-minded people and be part of a global community that supports the values of Rappler. It was through a conversation in the Rappler+ private chat group that Maria Ressa learned about Joy Watford’s work. That connection resulted in this feature.

This episode was recorded on May 24, and as attended live by Rappler+ members. Part of the benefits of being a member is access to live show recordings where members can ask questions directly to featured guests. – Rappler.com

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