Freedom on the Net 2024: The Struggle for Trust Online is now LIVE!
Global internet freedom declined for the 14th consecutive year as voters around the world were forced to make major decisions about their future while navigating a censored, distorted, and unreliable information space.
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Report launch
New @freedomhouse research reveals that global internet freedom has declined for a 14th year.
Their 2024 #FreedomOnTheNet report outlines the dire consequences of election-related censorship and content manipulation as billions vote worldwide.
More: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online
Internet freedom is under fire, with @freedomhouse’s #FreedomOnTheNet reporting that:
❌ 41 govts blocked content online
🚓 56 govts arrested users for online expression
🤬 Users faced retaliatory violence in a record high of 43 countries
Their data: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online
Voters in at least 25 countries dealt with a censored information space, while progovt commentators manipulated information in at least 21.
@freedomhouse's #FreedomOnTheNet report outlines the tactics govts are using to skew elections in their favor ⬇️
https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online
How has generative AI been deployed during the year of global elections—and what has been its impact?
@freedomhouse’s new #FreedomOnTheNet report looks at examples from India to Rwanda as internet freedom marks its 14th year of global decline: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online
The newest #FreedomOnTheNet report outlines four key principles that govts should prioritize when trying to safeguard the information space.
@freedomhouse lists efforts in South Africa, Taiwan, and the EU as the most promising models.
Their research: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online
A healthy 21st-century democracy cannot function without a trustworthy online environment.
@freedomhouse’s 2024 #FreedomOnTheNet report outlines important recommendations for how governments and companies can work together to rebuild trust online.
More: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online/policy-recommendations
New Freedom House research reveals that global internet freedom has declined for a 14th consecutive year.
Their 2024 #FreedomOnTheNet report outlines the dire consequences of election-related censorship and content manipulation as billions vote worldwide.
Learn more: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online
Internet freedom is under fire, with Freedom House's #FreedomOnTheNet reporting that:
❌ 41 governments blocked content online
🚓 56 governments arrested users for online expression
🤬 Users faced retaliatory violence in a record high of 43 countries
Their data: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online
Voters in at least 25 countries dealt with a censored information space, while progovernment commentators manipulated information in at least 21.
Freedom House's #FreedomOnTheNet report outlines the tactics that governments are using to skew elections in their favor ⬇️
https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online
How has generative AI been deployed during the year of global elections—and what has been its impact?
Freedom House's new #FreedomOnTheNet report looks at examples from India to Rwanda as internet freedom marks its 14th year of global decline: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online
The newest #FreedomOnTheNet report outlines four key principles that govts should prioritize when trying to safeguard the information space.
Freedom House lists efforts in South Africa, Taiwan, and the EU as the most promising models.
Their research: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online
A healthy 21st-century democracy cannot function without a trustworthy online environment.
Freedom House's 2024 #FreedomOnTheNet report outlines important recommendations for how governments and companies can work together to rebuild trust online.
Their insights: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online/policy-recommendations
🌍 What’s the state of internet freedom in Africa?
Though internet access and connectivity improved across the region, people continued to confront intimidation and violence in retaliation for their online expression
More from #FreedomOnTheNet 2024: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
🌎 What’s the state of internet freedom in the Americas?
#FreedomOnTheNet 2024 recorded a net decline across the region as authorities imposed harsher penalties for online activities, including arrests and long-term prison sentences.
More: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
🌏 What’s the state of internet freedom in the Asia-Pacific?
Governments imposed new laws penalizing online expression, while millions of people saw their internet access cut off during protests and elections.
More in #FreedomOnTheNet: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
🌏 What’s the state of internet freedom in Eurasia?
Governments sought to curtail online organizing, and progovernment commentators worked to manipulate the information space.
Learn more from #FreedomOnTheNet 2024: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
🌍 What’s the state of internet freedom in Europe?
EU member states began implementing the Digital Services Act, which compels platforms & search engines to boost transparency, standardize content removal processes, & more.
More from #FreedomOnTheNet: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
🌍 What’s the state of internet freedom in the Middle East?
Online expression remained highly restricted across the region. The Israel-Hamas war emboldened govts to silence those expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments online.
More in #FreedomOTheNet: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
🌍 What’s the state of internet freedom in Africa?
Though internet access and connectivity improved across the region, people continued to confront intimidation and violence in retaliation for their online expression.
More from #FreedomOnTheNet 2024: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
🌎 What’s the state of internet freedom in the Americas?
#FreedomOnTheNet 2024 recorded a net decline across the region as authorities imposed harsher penalties for online activities, including arrests and long-term prison sentences.
More: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
🌏 What’s the state of internet freedom in the Asia-Pacific?
Governments imposed new laws penalizing online expression, while millions of people saw their internet access cut off during protests and elections.
More in #FreedomOnTheNet: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
🌏 What’s the state of internet freedom in Eurasia?
Governments sought to curtail online organizing, and progovernment commentators worked to manipulate the information space.
Learn more from #FreedomOnTheNet 2024: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
🌍 What’s the state of internet freedom in Europe?
EU member states began implementing the Digital Services Act, which compels platforms & search engines to boost transparency, standardize content removal processes, & more.
More from #FreedomOnTheNet: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
🌍 What’s the state of internet freedom in the Middle East?
Online expression remained highly restricted across the region. The Israel-Hamas war emboldened govts to silence those expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments online.
More in #FreedomOTheNet: https://freedomhouse.org/explore-the-map?type=fotn&year=2024
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Generative AI and Elections Infographic
Safeguarding Information Integrity Infographic
Our Recommendations Infographic
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