China is ever creative when it comes to repression. Chinese online influencers now need government approved credentials to post.
Technology Dissidents articles on Democracy Chronicles
This technology dissidents section covers individuals and groups using technology to advance democracy and the controversies surrounding this practice. Whistleblowers like Edward Snowden and Julian Assange will be covered here as well as technology and election experts like Harvard University's Lawrence Lessig. Also check out our entire section on Election Technology.
A Brief but Marvelous Moment of Free Expression in China
Thousands in mainland China flocked to an app, engaging in discussions with users from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Uyghur diaspora.
Digital technology aids fight against corruption in Latin America
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Thai Woman Gets 43 Years Jail For Insulting Politicians Online
65-year-old woman sentenced to more than 43 years in jail for sharing online posts criticising the royal family
Repressive Uganda Internet Restrictions Spiked Before Election
Voters also endured a mass internet shutdown despite pressure from the international community to refrain from such actions.
How to save democracy from technology
Digital platforms’ concentrated financial and political control is like a stacked weapon sitting on a table, open indeed to ill-intentioned people.
U.S. officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking
Hacking was the principal concern of election officials in previous years. Now its misinformation and logistics that worries them.
Hackers Get Green Light to Test U.S. Voting Systems
Hackers have traditionally been tracked. This time they have been solicited to test voting systems ahead of 2020 elections.
Detained Iranian Social Media Activist Dies in Prison in Brutal Killing
A lawyer for a detained Iranian activist says he has died in a notorious prison in what one rights group described as a brutal killing by fellow inmates.
Vietnamese Environmental Activist Targeted for Facebook Posts
An environmental activist faces a show trial for his Facebook posts, as part of Vietnam’s continuing attack on freedom of expression.