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Iran grapples with a catastrophic crackdown as calls for inquiry rise
world1 month ago

Iran grapples with a catastrophic crackdown as calls for inquiry rise

Iran faces a political and humanitarian crisis after a violent crackdown on nationwide protests, with some estimates of up to 30,000 dead prompting calls for an independent inquiry, restoration of the internet, and accountability. The economy is strained by sanctions and surging inflation, while reformists and other voices push for foreign-policy shifts and greater media freedom amid rising tensions with the security establishment.

via The Guardian|
#economic-sanctions#human-rights#internet-censorship
Patchwork Returns: Iran’s Internet Flows Back in Fragments as Costs Mount
world1 month ago

Patchwork Returns: Iran’s Internet Flows Back in Fragments as Costs Mount

Iran has eased but not ended its broad internet blackout, with Telegram channels returning and some services like Google, Bing, and ChatGPT surfacing in a patchwork, province‑by‑province manner. Traffic remains uneven and throttled, indicating ongoing control rather than a full restoration. Officials estimate daily costs of up to $36 million, and authorities have signaled the restrictions could last until Nowruz in March as they fine‑tune the system.

via The Guardian|
#connectivity#economy#government
Iran’s Internet Dilemma: Regime Debates Lifting Blackout Amid Protests
world1 month ago

Iran’s Internet Dilemma: Regime Debates Lifting Blackout Amid Protests

Yousef Pezeshkian, the president’s son, urged lifting Iran’s internet blackout, arguing that restoring connectivity won’t solve the protests crackdown and could reduce public dissatisfaction, as a topp-level debate unfolds about easing restrictions while rights groups cite thousands of deaths and widespread detentions amid the upheaval.

via The Guardian|
#human-rights#internet-censorship#iran
Iran trials a gated two-tier internet that locks millions off the global web
world1 month ago

Iran trials a gated two-tier internet that locks millions off the global web

Iran is testing a so-called Barracks Internet that would grant global web access only to security-vetted elites, leaving roughly 85–90 million citizens on a restricted intranet. Officials say international access may not return for months or permanently, signaling a shift from temporary blackouts to a permanent, controlled connectivity regime. The plan could impose severe economic costs—tens of millions daily—and has prompted leadership shakeups, foreign telecom exits, and warnings from digital-rights researchers that Iranians’ voices and livelihoods could be compromised, even as satellite-based evasion like Starlink continues to operate.

via Rest of World|
#barracks-internet#internet-censorship#iran
Iran weighs permanent split from global internet to a vetted, state-controlled network
world1 month ago

Iran weighs permanent split from global internet to a vetted, state-controlled network

Iran is reportedly planning a permanent move to a two-tier internet: access to the global network would be restricted to individuals with government clearance, while the rest would be confined to a censored domestic 'national internet.' The plan follows a severe internet shutdown amid protests and could have wide economic and social costs.

via The Guardian|
#digital-rights#internet-censorship#iran
technology2 years ago

"Platform Takes Action to Protect Taylor Swift from Viral Fake AI Content"

X, a popular internet service provider, has blocked searches related to Taylor Swift after fake AI-generated videos of the singer went viral. The move comes as a response to the spread of manipulated content and deepfake videos on the internet, highlighting the growing concern over the potential misuse of AI technology. This action raises questions about internet censorship and the responsibility of platforms to address the dissemination of misleading or harmful content.

via Financial Times|
#ai#fake-videos#internet-censorship
AI-Generated Speeches: A Game-Changer in Political Campaigns
politics2 years ago

AI-Generated Speeches: A Game-Changer in Political Campaigns

Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan delivered a speech using an audio clip generated through artificial intelligence (AI) during a virtual rally organized by his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). The virtual rally, which drew over five million views on social media platforms, was held to bypass a government ban on public rallies ahead of the upcoming general elections. Khan's AI-generated speech criticized the government's crackdown on PTI and accused them of internet censorship. While the use of AI technology in politics is seen as innovative, there are concerns about its potential for disinformation and election manipulation.

via Al Jazeera English|
#artificial-intelligence#imran-khan#internet-censorship
Russian crackdown on rebellion and pro-Ukraine hackers.
technology2 years ago

Russian crackdown on rebellion and pro-Ukraine hackers.

Russian authorities blocked access to major news sources and information from the Wagner mercenary group as it pushed toward Moscow on Saturday, adding to the confusion as rumors and misinformation about events flourished. Google News was blocked beginning Friday night by Rostelecom, Russia’s largest digital provider, along with at least four other major internet service providers, according to the nonprofit group NetBlocks, which monitors internet censorship. Telegram, a messaging, news and social networking program that is widely popular in Russia, had significant outages in cities including Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as points on the route to the capital from the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, which Wagner troops controlled.

via The Washington Post|
#internet-censorship#misinformation#russia
Russia's Crackdown on Internet News Amid Rebellion Rumors and Anti-Kremlin Messages
technology2 years ago

Russia's Crackdown on Internet News Amid Rebellion Rumors and Anti-Kremlin Messages

Russian authorities blocked access to major news sources and information from the Wagner mercenary group as it pushed toward Moscow on Saturday, adding to the confusion as rumors and misinformation about events flourished. Google News was blocked beginning Friday night by Rostelecom, Russia's largest digital provider, and at least four other major internet service providers, according to the nonprofit group NetBlocks, which monitors internet censorship. Telegram, the messaging, news and social networking platform that is widely popular in Russia, had significant outages in cities including Moscow and St. Petersburg as well as points en route to the capital from the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, which Wagner troops controlled.

via Yahoo News|
#google-news#internet-censorship#russia
US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Firm for Assisting in Online Censorship
politics2 years ago

US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Firm for Assisting in Online Censorship

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Iranian technology company Arvan Cloud, two senior employees, and an affiliated company in the UAE for their roles in facilitating the Iranian regime's censorship of the internet in Iran. Arvan Cloud is a key partner of Iran's Information and Communications Technology Ministry in the development of the National Information Network (NIN), a countrywide intranet that is being used to disconnect the Iranian people from the global internet. The Iranian government has regularly used internet restrictions and the throttling of internet speeds to suppress dissent and limit the dissemination of credible information about human rights violations.

via Treasury|
#arvan-cloud#internet-censorship#iran