Nigeria’s crypto coin was the future of government digital currency—a year later, it’s failed
The heralded crypto revolution hit a wall in Nigeria.
On Jun 28, 2023 by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
After blocking a progressive reformer, big telecom seems thrilled Biden’s new FCC pick is a safe choice
It isn’t bold, but it will probably succeed.
On May 23, 2023 by Karl Bode
Italy is leading the fight against AI—and could prompt EU-wide action
But people aren’t happy about its ChatGPT ban.
On Apr 24, 2023 by Simone Fontana, Anna Toniolo
Surveilled and exploited by intrusive technology, workers across India are rising up together
The fight is spreading across the subcontinent.
On Mar 9, 2023 by Sabah Gurmat
EXCLUSIVE: How 3 Democrats’ last-minute dealings killed Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination for good
Sohn’s officially withdrew her nomination yesterday.
On Mar 8, 2023 by Karl Bode
Koo wants to replace Twitter—but can’t shake its reputation as a home for dictators
Koo’s rise raises questions.
On Mar 1, 2023 by Viola Stefanello
Childcare workers in India rise up in protest over government-run nutrition-tracking app
It’s part of a growing network of state surveillance.
On Jan 18, 2023 by Sabah Gurmat
Democrats now have the votes to get Gigi Sohn on the FCC—will they do it?
After a year of minimal movement, there’s hope.
On Dec 8, 2022 by Karl Bode
‘They are deleting our images’: Chinese protesters detail digital censorship, VPN struggles as fight over COVID lockdowns grows
A number of protesters spoke to the Daily Dot about their fight against the state.
On Dec 2, 2022 by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Epik, the far-right’s favorite hosting service, is now keeping Kiwi Farms alive
It’s a match made in far-right heaven.
On Nov 29, 2022 by Steven Monacelli
The FCC’s new broadband maps are finally here—are they enough?
It’s a first step in a long process.
On Nov 18, 2022 by Karl Bode
Assh*le Twitter users are barging into Mastodon and demanding it stop being so polite
They’re annoyed it’s a safe space.
On Nov 10, 2022 by Viola Stefanello
India is creating a ‘surveillance segregation’ state by tracking lower-caste workers
Workers are fighting back with what little power they have.
On Nov 4, 2022 by Sabah Gurmat
Elon Musk kicked off his ‘free speech’ crusade by firing Twitter’s biggest free speech advocate
She pushed a vision Elon Musk claims he wants.
On Oct 28, 2022 by AJ Dellinger
Has your Gmail spam filter gone to sh*t recently? You aren’t alone
And Republicans may be to blame.
On Oct 20, 2022 by Chris Stokel-Walker
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