Freedom on the Net Report 2023
October 19 , 2023
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- The report titled ‘Freedom on the Net 2023: The Repressive Power of Artificial Intelligence’ was released recently.
- The global Internet freedom has declined for the 13th consecutive year.
- The environment for human rights online has deteriorated in 29 countries.
- There are only 20 countries registering net gains.
- Moreover, in 41 countries, individuals were assaulted or killed due to their online statements.
- Iceland has the best climate for internet freedom.
- China, for the ninth straight year, ranked as the world’s worst environment for Internet freedom.
- Myanmar is the world’s second most repressive for online freedom.
- India has moderate level of digital freedom.
- India has incorporated AI-based censorship into its legal framework, impacting freedom of expression and criticism of the ruling party.
- The report warns about adverse repercussions for Indian democracy due to the expanding censorship regime.
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