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Global Online Trust Hub: More Surveillance, Less Freedom

Internet Society's new initiative promises safety, delivers a surveillance panopticon. Another nail in privacy's coffin.

Global Online Trust Hub: More Surveillance, Less Freedom
FO Take · Score 15

The Internet Society’s “Trust and Safety Hub” is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. This isn't about making the internet safer, it’s about control, centralisation, and sanitisation. Every "safety" measure chips away at true online freedom, paving the way for ubiquitous digital surveillance. We are sleepwalking into a future where every click is monitored, every thought potentially scrutinised. How much "safety" are you willing to trade for absolute digital liberty?

The strongest counter

Enhanced online trust frameworks are essential for mitigating cyber threats and protecting vulnerable users. Without centralised efforts, the internet becomes a lawless digital frontier, stifling legitimate innovation and participation.

Audit trail
  • ·Privacy erosion
  • ·Centralised control
  • ·Free speech threat
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