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Iran weighs a China-style internet: tighter control, not a total blackout
society1 hour ago

Iran weighs a China-style internet: tighter control, not a total blackout

Iran may be moving from episodic internet shutdowns toward a durable, China-style system of digital control that centralizes censorship, monitors communications, and isolates citizens from the outside world while keeping some commerce online. While officials cite imported Chinese equipment as a sign of a “permanent” shutdown, experts caution Iran lacks many domestic capabilities and may pursue an adaptive, centralized internet that tightens restrictions during sensitive moments and eases them for economic needs rather than a full, permanent disconnection.

via ایران اینترنشنال|
#censorship#china#internet
Iran's 'class internet' triggers public anger as blackout drags on
politics10 days ago

Iran's 'class internet' triggers public anger as blackout drags on

Iranian President Pezeshkian ordered a special cyber taskforce to restore broad internet access after more than two months of blackout, but many Iranians doubt the move can overcome resistance from powerful state bodies; access remains restricted, with paid 'Pro Internet' plans and white SIM cards highlighting inequality, fueling public anger and questions about governance amid war and economic strain.

via ایران اینترنشنال|
#censorship#governance#internet
Iran's two-tier internet plan sparks anger and reveals regime fault lines
world16 days ago

Iran's two-tier internet plan sparks anger and reveals regime fault lines

As Iran endures a multi-month internet blackout, the newly launched Internet Pro program grants a privileged, business-linked minority faster, less restricted online access via white SIMs, triggering a surge in black-market VPNs and widening the gap between the digital haves and have-nots. The move has sparked public anger over affordability and fairness and laid bare divisions within the regime between reformists and hardliners regarding control of online information.

via CNN|
#censorship#digital-divide#internet
Starlink blackout tragedy: Iranian father dies in custody; karate champ hanged over protests
world-news24 days ago

Starlink blackout tragedy: Iranian father dies in custody; karate champ hanged over protests

Iranian authorities beat Hesam Alaeddin to death after he was arrested for using Starlink to access the internet during a nationwide blackout; 21-year-old karate champion Sassan Azadvar Joonqani was hanged for attending protests. Rights groups say roughly 145 executions have occurred since the war began, and nearly 40,000 Iranians were killed in protests in January, as the regime intensifies internet shutdowns and suppresses dissent.

via New York Post|
#executions#internet#iran
AI Now Powers Over a Third of New Websites, Study Finds
technology27 days ago

AI Now Powers Over a Third of New Websites, Study Finds

A joint study from Imperial College London, Stanford, and the Internet Archive analyzing Wayback Machine data finds that 35.3% of newly published websites from late 2022 to mid-2025 were AI-assisted, with 17.6% completely AI-generated. The findings align with popular Dead Internet Theory and other bot-traffic trends, while noting AI content tends to be more sanitized and less diverse. The researchers plan a continuous tool to monitor which sites and languages are most affected.

via Gizmodo|
#ai#dead-internet-theory#internet
Iranian nurses reject privileged internet plan amid nationwide blackout
world29 days ago

Iranian nurses reject privileged internet plan amid nationwide blackout

Iran's nursing association says it will not seek 'Internet Pro' access for its members until the public's international internet access is restored, even as authorities extend limited global connectivity to selected businesses under a plan approved by Iran's Supreme National Security Council amid a prolonged, 58-day internet blackout.

via ایران اینترنشنال|
#blackout#internet#internet-pro
Celebrities Break Silence, Urging Putin to Heed Russians’ Hardship
world1 month ago

Celebrities Break Silence, Urging Putin to Heed Russians’ Hardship

Russian influencers and celebrities issued rare appeals to President Putin to address mounting social and economic pressures—including internet shutdowns, rising prices, and tax burdens on small businesses—sparking debate over whether the messages signal growing public discontent or are a calculated political gesture; the Kremlin says issues are being addressed, while analysts note a potential shift in public discourse.

via The Moscow Times|
#celebrities#economy#internet
SCOTUS Stops Private ISP Punishment, Preserves Internet Access
technology1 month ago

SCOTUS Stops Private ISP Punishment, Preserves Internet Access

The Supreme Court ruled in Cox Communications v. Sony Music that ISPs cannot be held liable for users' copyright infringements merely for failing to terminate known infringers, preventing a private ‘kill switch’ on the internet and preserving access to telemedicine, work, school, and everyday online life. The piece argues this protects the open web and civil liberties, while acknowledging concerns about DMCA safe harbors and the ongoing policy battles that may push for more private enforcement.

via Daily Kos|
#copyright#dmca#free-speech
Channel Surfer Reimagines YouTube as a 40-Channel Cable Grid for 2026
internet2 months ago

Channel Surfer Reimagines YouTube as a 40-Channel Cable Grid for 2026

Channel Surfer is a new website that recreates the cable-TV channel-surfing vibe for YouTube, displaying videos in a 40-channel grid with scheduled play times. The interface mimics a cable guide, you can flip between channels but can’t skip, pause, or rewind, emphasizing discovery over personalized algorithms. Created by Steven Irby to escape algorithm fatigue, the project offers a nostalgic, list-like way to stumble upon videos rather than a full viewing experience.

via Gizmodo|
#cable-grid#channel-surfer#internet
Taara Beam Delivers 25Gbps Internet Via Near-Infrared Light
technology3 months ago

Taara Beam Delivers 25Gbps Internet Via Near-Infrared Light

Alphabet spinoff Taara unveils the Taara Beam, a 17‑pound device that beams up to 25Gbps of fiber‑like internet over the air using near‑infrared light for distances up to 10 km, aimed at ISPs and carriers. It’s smaller and easier to deploy than the older Lightbridge, supports rooftop or tower mounting, and is deployed in 20+ countries with partners like T‑Mobile and Airtel; a wider showcase is planned at MWC amid weather‑related reliability concerns, with pricing varying by geography and models including hardware and connectivity‑as‑a‑service.

via PCMag|
#internet#startups#technology