Category: Internet
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🇲🇺 Mauritius bans social media access until election ends
JOHANNESBURG — The government of Mauritius on Friday banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections on Nov. 10 in which Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth is seeking a second term in power. The directive was announced by the national communications regulator, which said social media sites will be banned until Nov. 11, the…
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🇳🇪 Niger signs agreement with Starlink
Niger Prime Minister Mahamane Lamine Zeine announced that Niger will be connected to the global Starlink satellite communications system. “This is a major achievement for the government, which will allow us to cover all regions of Niger with mobile communications. <…> The Starlink satellites will allow us to have communications throughout the country, which is…
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The Military Origins of Facebook: A Deep Dive into Its Development and Impact
Facebook, now one of the most powerful social media platforms globally, has a complex history intertwined with military interests and data privacy concerns. Understanding its origins offers insight into the intricate relationship between technology, information sharing, and global security. From DARPA to Social Networking Facebook’s roots can be traced back to the Defense Advanced Research…
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Why is the US Government trying to censor African Media
Days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against Russian state broadcaster RT and other non-western-aligned media platforms, Meta banned the accounts of African Stream, a Pan-African digital media organization. Nigerian Investigative journalist and author David Hundeyin, explains how the attacks on Africa Stream are the latest in the US government’s offensive against…
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Google Faces Antitrust Trial in Virginia Over Online Advertising Dominance
Today, Google is set to confront US antitrust prosecutors in Alexandria, Virginia, in a high-stakes trial that could reshape the landscape of online advertising and potentially set new precedents for the tech industry. The US government has accused the tech giant of monopolistic practices, alleging that Google’s dominance in online advertising stifles competition and harms…
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BREAKING: Brazil’s Supreme Court orders X to be banned in the country until it complies with court order
UPDATE: Brazil’s Supreme Court says anyone using VPN to access X is subject to fines up to $8,874 per day Suspension of X in Brazil is an “unprecedented” attack on free speech, Elon Musk says Brazilian Supreme Federal Court judge Alexandre de Moraes on Friday ordered the suspension of X in the country. “The attacks…
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Is Telegram actually a crypto company?: A Game-Changer for Digital Finance
In a surprising turn of events, Telegram, the messaging app renowned for its privacy features and secure communication, has quietly emerged as a significant player in the cryptocurrency space. While the platform has long been a favorite among tech-savvy users and privacy advocates, recent financial disclosures have unveiled a new facet of Telegram’s operations that…
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Bombshell in the US election campaign: Zuckerberg admitted he had to censor on behalf of Biden
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta (Facebook/Instagram) openly admitted that the Biden administration pressured him to censor information about the Covid pandemic. The FBI also pressured him to censor news about the Hunter Biden corruption scandal, saying it was a “Russian disinformation campaign”. This later turned out to be false, of course, the allegations are…
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Hackers bombard France with DDoS attacks
Hackers have hit French government websites with Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks in support of detained telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov. The targets of the attacks included government platforms, public service portals, an online doctor’s appointment system and non-governmental websites such as the Institute of Social Sciences and Politics and the daily newspaper La Voix…
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Will California’s Big Tech Laws Follow Australia’s Lead? The Battle For News Industry Survival
Australia’s bold move to make Google and Facebook pay for news content they share turned into a high-stakes drama when the tech giants threatened to pull out of the country. But instead of leaving Google and Facebook cut deals worth $166 million annually with local news outlets, avoiding the full force of the new laws.…
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