Death by a thousands bots: when technology takes the role of censor

In the online world, a battle is taking place. Governments around the world are wrestling for control of the internet. Some want simply to protect their sovereignty, but others are actively trying to suppress dissent.

In this issue, James Ball considers how moves to regulate online platforms could cause more problems than they solve.

Former Belsat journalist Yahuen Merkis details the horrific process of going from reporter to jailed political prisoner in his home country.

Emma Briant outlines the hypocrisy at the heart of the Trump administration. She has joined the legal fight back to stop the US government from deporting the professionals and researchers who write about social media companies and how they work.

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