Censorship and Internet Shutdowns During the January 2026 Protests
Future Technological Developments and Recommendations
Emerging Technologies for Resistance
- Decentralized Platforms: Blockchains and peer-to-peer networks that resist censorship.
- Censorship-Resistant DNS: Protocols like DNSCrypt to prevent DNS filtering.
- AI-Powered Detection Evasion: Tools that automatically obfuscate content to evade DPI detection.
Policy and Advocacy Recommendations
- Supporting Open-Source Projects: Fund and promote tools designed for censorship circumvention.
- Legal Protections: Establish international legal frameworks to protect digital rights.
- Promoting Digital Literacy: Educate populations on secure digital practices and rights.
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