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7 Sept 202611:11 pm

Technology7 Sept 2026 · 11:11 pm11:11 pm

Government Explores User Control Over Social Media Algorithms

The federal government is preparing to introduce digital duty of care laws that could allow social media users to disable recommendation algorithms. This move,

18 Aug 20268:30 pm

human rights18 Aug 2026 · 8:30 pm8:30 pm

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Russian Teenager Charged for Listening to Banned Song Using VPN

A 19-year-old in Kurgan, Russia, faces administrative charges for allegedly using a VPN to listen to a banned song online, highlighting Russia's escalating crac

12 Aug 20266:34 pm

Law & Government12 Aug 2026 · 6:34 pm6:34 pm

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EU study recommends 30-minute takedown for illegal streams, targets VPNs

A European Parliament-commissioned study proposes strict, binding regulations for the EU to block illegal live sports streams within 30 minutes, with VPNs also

11 Aug 20262:16 pm

Technology11 Aug 2026 · 2:16 pm2:16 pm

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Tor Unveils Snowflake Volunteer Android App to Help Users Bypass Internet Censorship

Tor has launched Snowflake Volunteer, a standalone Android app developed with Bloco, enabling users to help others bypass internet censorship by sharing their o

25 Jul 20269:19 pm

Technology25 Jul 2026 · 9:19 pm9:19 pm

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Mesh Networks Explored as Tool to Bypass Internet Blocks in Authoritarian Regimes

Mesh networks are being explored as a potential solution for activists in authoritarian countries to maintain communication despite state-imposed internet block

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