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China Cracks Down on Online Negativity Amid Economic Slowdown
China's internet regulator launched a two-month campaign to curb pessimism and negativity on social media, fueled by economic downturn, high youth unemployment (18.9% in August), and declining consumer confidence, impacting growth targets.
China Cracks Down on Online Negativity Amid Economic Slowdown
China's internet regulator launched a two-month campaign to curb pessimism and negativity on social media, fueled by economic downturn, high youth unemployment (18.9% in August), and declining consumer confidence, impacting growth targets.
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28% Bias Score
Guinean Referendum: High Turnout Amidst Internet Shutdown and Boycott
In Guinea's September 21st referendum, high voter turnout was observed in some areas like Lambangnyi, despite a significant internet shutdown and a boycott by some citizens who deemed the process a "masquerade.
Guinean Referendum: High Turnout Amidst Internet Shutdown and Boycott
In Guinea's September 21st referendum, high voter turnout was observed in some areas like Lambangnyi, despite a significant internet shutdown and a boycott by some citizens who deemed the process a "masquerade.
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32% Bias Score
Tanzania Condemned for Human Rights Violations Ahead of Elections
A report by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights condemns Tanzania's human rights record, citing abductions, the arrest of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, restricted access to information, and social media censorship ahead of October's general election.
Tanzania Condemned for Human Rights Violations Ahead of Elections
A report by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights condemns Tanzania's human rights record, citing abductions, the arrest of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, restricted access to information, and social media censorship ahead of October's general election.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Tightens Censorship with New Law Imposing Fines for 'Extremist' Content Access
Russia's upper house approved a sweeping censorship law on July 25th, 2025, imposing fines for accessing 'extremist' content or promoting VPNs, sparking a small protest and raising concerns about free speech amid existing restrictions.
Russia Tightens Censorship with New Law Imposing Fines for 'Extremist' Content Access
Russia's upper house approved a sweeping censorship law on July 25th, 2025, imposing fines for accessing 'extremist' content or promoting VPNs, sparking a small protest and raising concerns about free speech amid existing restrictions.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Tightens Internet Censorship with Strict New Fines
Russia's State Duma passed amendments on July 22nd imposing strict fines for accessing online content deemed extremist, even via VPNs, impacting users, advertisers, and VPN providers; the law also allows sharing user data with law enforcement.
Russia Tightens Internet Censorship with Strict New Fines
Russia's State Duma passed amendments on July 22nd imposing strict fines for accessing online content deemed extremist, even via VPNs, impacting users, advertisers, and VPN providers; the law also allows sharing user data with law enforcement.
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52% Bias Score
Iranians Evade Internet Restrictions with Multi-Hop VPNs
Amidst ongoing internet restrictions in Iran, citizens utilize multi-hop VPNs to access social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, despite government efforts to block even these, while the government claims Israeli data access.
Iranians Evade Internet Restrictions with Multi-Hop VPNs
Amidst ongoing internet restrictions in Iran, citizens utilize multi-hop VPNs to access social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, despite government efforts to block even these, while the government claims Israeli data access.
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28% Bias Score
China Cracks Down on Online Negativity Amid Economic Slowdown
China's internet regulator launched a two-month campaign to curb online pessimism, targeting content deemed to promote nihilistic worldviews or amplify negative sentiments, amid a struggling economy and rising youth unemployment.
China Cracks Down on Online Negativity Amid Economic Slowdown
China's internet regulator launched a two-month campaign to curb online pessimism, targeting content deemed to promote nihilistic worldviews or amplify negative sentiments, amid a struggling economy and rising youth unemployment.
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20% Bias Score
UK Online Safety Rules: Reduced Teen Exposure, Increased VPN Use
New UK online safety rules, implemented on July 19th, have reduced teen exposure to harmful online content, but also caused a surge in VPN use by adults seeking to bypass age verification, with pornography site visits down 33% and VPN apps among Apple's top downloaded.
UK Online Safety Rules: Reduced Teen Exposure, Increased VPN Use
New UK online safety rules, implemented on July 19th, have reduced teen exposure to harmful online content, but also caused a surge in VPN use by adults seeking to bypass age verification, with pornography site visits down 33% and VPN apps among Apple's top downloaded.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Tightens Grip on Internet Access
The Russian government is tightening its control over the internet, employing various methods such as website blocking, mobile network throttling, VPN targeting, and pushing a state-controlled messaging app, MAX, while simultaneously criminalizing searches for "extremist" content, defined broadly to...
Russia Tightens Grip on Internet Access
The Russian government is tightening its control over the internet, employing various methods such as website blocking, mobile network throttling, VPN targeting, and pushing a state-controlled messaging app, MAX, while simultaneously criminalizing searches for "extremist" content, defined broadly to...
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48% Bias Score
UK Implements Strict Age Verification for Online Pornography
From July 26th, UK adults accessing online pornography must verify their age via identity checks (ID upload, video selfie, bank details, or certified online services) due to the 2023 Online Safety Act; non-compliance may lead to fines up to £18 million or 10% of global turnover.
UK Implements Strict Age Verification for Online Pornography
From July 26th, UK adults accessing online pornography must verify their age via identity checks (ID upload, video selfie, bank details, or certified online services) due to the 2023 Online Safety Act; non-compliance may lead to fines up to £18 million or 10% of global turnover.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Imposes Widespread Internet Shutdowns Amidst Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Russia temporarily shut down internet and mobile services in multiple regions in May 2024, citing the need to counter Ukrainian drone attacks; the inconsistent shutdowns, impacting areas for hours or days, caused widespread disruption and public discontent, prompting a satirical song with millions o...
Russia Imposes Widespread Internet Shutdowns Amidst Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Russia temporarily shut down internet and mobile services in multiple regions in May 2024, citing the need to counter Ukrainian drone attacks; the inconsistent shutdowns, impacting areas for hours or days, caused widespread disruption and public discontent, prompting a satirical song with millions o...
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36% Bias Score
China Cracks Down on Online Business Infringements
China's internet watchdog launched a two-month campaign to crack down on online activities that infringe upon the legitimate rights of enterprises, including defamation, slander and extortion, enforcing the newly enacted Private Economy Promotion Law.
China Cracks Down on Online Business Infringements
China's internet watchdog launched a two-month campaign to crack down on online activities that infringe upon the legitimate rights of enterprises, including defamation, slander and extortion, enforcing the newly enacted Private Economy Promotion Law.
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44% Bias Score
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