Iran’s parliament has passed new law imposing further limitations on internet users. The move has been slammed by civil rights activists.
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Eileen Gu Defends China’s Internet Freedom, And Is Censored
Since she announced she would compete in the Olympics on the Chinese team, controversy has surrounded Eileen Gu, a U.S.-born skier.
The Democratic Election In Gaza That No One Noticed
The Gaza Strip is notorious for all the wrong reasons, but the territory’s recent democratic elections went completely ignored.
Why Authoritarians Should Be Worried About Web3
The Internet once held great promise as a means of [empowerment] but it has become yet another path of control for bad actors, analysts.
Using Digital Ballot Images To Boost Voter Trust
Senate Bill 1119, is a transparency measure that would require all Arizona counties to treat every scanned paper ballot as a public record.
Google Lobbying Jumps As Lawmakers Eye Big Tech
Google reported 27% higher U.S. lobbying expenditures for 2021 compared to 2020, spending up to $9.6 million for the year.
Internet Censorship Cost Global Economy $5.5 Billion in 2021
Internet blackouts, social media shutdowns, and bandwidth-throttling by governments cost the global economy $5.5 billion in 2021.
Iran Is Crushing What’s Left of Internet Freedom
New legislation in Iran would ban VPNs and restrict access to Instagram, choking the country’s burgeoning e-commerce sector.
What Will the Metaverse Mean for Political Movements?
Metaverse is Zuckerberg’s aim to de-prioritize political content and push for a “politically neutral” platform, but will it be credible?
Quantifying Social Organization And Political Polarization Online
Online society may be polarizing due to mass selection into groups of like-minded persons, notably when it comes to partisan differences.