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The end of anonymity on Chinese social media (restofworld.org)

submitted 2 years ago by LollerCorleone@kbin.social to c/technology@kbin.social

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Forced to use real names on platforms like Weibo, Chinese influencers quit social media instead.

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[–] LollerCorleone@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago

This is something that the Government of India has been pushing for too. Get distracted for a minute, and this might happen in your country too before you even realise what is happening.

https://www.reuters.com/article/india-dataprotection-idINKBN1Y90OQ/

https://archive.is/20230812010424/https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/new-verification-features-may-add-to-social-media-platforms-woes-123062000707_1.html