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Syrians report deliberate internet shutdowns amid Sweida attacks
Last Friday, the Syrian governorate of Sweida witnessed a complete internet shutdown amid telecommunications disruptions and electricity blackouts. This incident…
In Lebanon, a missed payment can cost you your mobile number
Khaled, a Lebanese expatriate, returned home after a year abroad only to discover that his 20-year-old phone number, deeply connected…
When Transparency Fails: Meta’s Political Ad Policy During Israel’s War on Gaza
Since October 2023, both pro-Palestinian groups and their opponents have increasingly relied on online political ads to shape public discourse….
Meta AI’s darker side
AI chatbots have become more and more integrated in the lives of millions since 2022. Beyond technical assistance and finding…
WhatsApp gets a little worse with AI
Last week, Meta announced that WhatsApp will now feature targeted ads. As many news articles and comments from civil society…
Meta Censored Critical Updates on Syria’s Regime Change, Prompting Oversight Board Review
In December 2024, Syrians witnessed the unthinkable: the collapse of Assad’s regime by a coalition of armed groups, led by…
Starlink in Lebanon: Who Does it Really Serve?
Hooking Lebanon onto Starlink has been a key initiative of Telecommunications Minister Charles Hajj during his current term—one marked by…