Topic: digital surveillance
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Iran's Digital Surveillance Nears Total Control
The Iranian government's recent nationwide internet blackout during protests represents a severe and surprising escalation, departing from its usual strategy of using targeted digital controls like the National Information Network (NIN) to avoid total shutdowns. The crude blackout crippled all co...
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TikTok's Age Verification: A Global Compromise?
Governments worldwide are increasingly acting to restrict children's social media access, with Australia banning it for under-16s and the EU debating mandatory age limits. TikTok has launched a new system in Europe to detect and restrict under-13 users, using profile and behavioral data to flag a...
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US Activists Battle the Rise of the Age-Gated Internet
U.S. lawmakers are advancing numerous bills mandating age verification for online content, sparking debate over privacy and censorship despite public opposition. Digital rights groups warn these laws normalize surveillance and data collection, with half of U.S. states and countries like the U.K. ...
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Zines Are Making a Comeback Against Social Media
Zines are resurging as a tangible, authentic medium for creatives to connect, blending analog traditions with modern networking, as seen at events like the Black Zine Fair in Brooklyn. Social media's decline as a safe space due to censorship and hate speech has driven marginalized communities tow...
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