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Technology's Double-Edged Sword for Dictatorships Explored

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An essay co-authored by Seva Gunitsky explores the dual role of technology in both strengthening and undermining authoritarian regimes. The piece, originally published in Foreign Affairs, examines how modern technological advancements can be leveraged by dictatorships while also presenting potential avenues for their opposition. AI

IMPACT Examines how AI and technology can be used by authoritarian regimes, impacting global policy and digital governance.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains an essay discussing a topic, not a primary event.

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Technology's Double-Edged Sword for Dictatorships Explored

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    How Technology Empowers—and Imperils—Dictators This essay was written with Seva Gunitsky, and originally appeared in Foreign Affairs. Two weeks after Moscow...

    How Technology Empowers—and Imperils—Dictators This essay was written with Seva Gunitsky, and originally appeared in Foreign Affairs. Two weeks after Moscow... https://www. schneier.com/blog/archives/202 6/10/how-technology-empowers-and-imperils-dictators.html # Uncategorized # R…

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