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Rebecca Brown
Senior researcher at the Citizen Lab, a digital rights watchdog at the University of Toronto. Investigates digital threats and surveillance, particularly those targeting marginalized communities.
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Aug 15, 2025
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Erased: The curious case of UyghurEdit++
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Rebecca Brown, a senior researcher at the Citizen Lab, dives into the alarming digital surveillance faced by the Uyghurs in China. She reveals how technologies that should protect identities are instead erasing them. The discussion highlights the oppressive measures targeting Uyghur culture, including the misuse of cloud services and software updates. Brown sheds light on the resilience of Uyghur activists amid targeted cyberattacks and advocates for secure digital tools crucial for cultural preservation during this campaign against their identity.
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