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Russia Pilots State-Linked Digital ID Through Max App
A digital passport wrapped in a social feed, Max turns state surveillance into a lifestyle app.
Russia to Mandate State-Backed Digital ID App on All Devices
A government-mandated super app looms over Russian smartphones, folding daily life into the state’s digital reach.
Clearview AI’s Facial Recognition Tech Is Being Used on Russian Soldiers
Controversial tech.
The Chechnyan Government Doesn’t Like YouTubers Not Approved by Their Special Arts Commission
They also believe artists must always wear “strict outfits and behave modestly.”
Russian Man Fined for “Disrespecting Authorities” on Social Media
Just as it happens in the west, possibly more, censorship and freedom of speech are hot topics in modern Russia