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Internet Freedom Faded in 2024 amid Rise of Juntas, Islamists, and Authoritarians

According to Freedom House, internet watchdogs generally agree that internet freedom will decline again in 2024, the 14th consecutive decline. The decline in internet freedom over the past year has been largely driven by the rise of military regimes, the spread of Islamist speech norms, and the general rise in authoritarian rule, including the spread […]

The internet is filled with fake reviews — here are some ways to spot them

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that can efficiently create novel, detailed online reviews with little effort on the part of people is pushing retailers, service providers and consumers into uncharted territory, according to watchdog groups and researchers. It is said that he set foot in Fake reviews have long plagued many popular consumer […]

Critics decry Vietnam’s ‘draconian’ new internet law | Vietnam

Social media users in Vietnam who use platforms such as Facebook and TikTok will have to verify their identity as part of tough new internet regulations that critics say will further undermine freedom of expression in the communist country. The law comes into effect on Christmas Day and requires technology companies operating in Vietnam to […]

500 Pound Rapper Ripping Snoop Dogg During Performance Sets Internet on Fire

Rapper Dave Bruntz, who is estimated to weigh over 500 pounds, punched fellow rapper Snoop Dogg while he was hooked up to an oxygen tank during a performance, sparking concerns for his health on social media. “Hey, Chicago, do you have a problem with me sitting on this stage?” Blunts, whose real name is Davion […]

Meta plans to build $10B globe-spanning undersea internet cable: report

Social media giant Meta plans to lay its own dedicated undersea fiber optic internet cables that will span the world, according to a new report. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, plans to announce plans early next year to lay more than 25,000 miles of fiber-optic cable under the sea, a move […]

Smooth Mars bar wins Aylesbury man £2 compensation – and internet fame | UK news

A man who became an internet sensation after sharing his Mars bar without any repercussions has been paid £2 in compensation. A photo of Harry Seeger's slick Mars confectionery bar has sparked the interest of thousands of members of the Dull Men's Club Facebook page. Mr. Seeger said he was not interested in receiving compensation […]