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(DWeb). A web that is private, resilient, and beyond the control of a few central powers. Like forests, decentralized systems derive strength from what lies beneath the surface: dense networks of ...

Many digital divides still persist today, to the point that a third of the world’s population is still offline. Different statistics also show that the divide can be worse depending on the countries ...

¿De qué modo los miembros de APC mejoran la vida de sus comunidades? En esta columna, destacamos historias sobre el impacto y el cambio que nuestros miembros producen, con el apoyo del programa de ...

As supporters of community-centred connectivity initiatives (CCCIs), we advocate the development of CCCIs as an alternative form of connectivity that can support not only access to communication and ...

DWeb Camp 2026: Root Systems is a five-day gathering in nature for builders and dreamers dedicated to building a decentralized web (DWeb). A web that is private, resilient, and beyond the control of a ...

When APC decided to bring existing and new members together in a tightly linked global virtual network the Internet as we know it didn’t exist. Most hosts 1 used by activist networks were stand-alone ...

The content, language and knowledge of the internet and digital technologies continue to be dominated by white, male, private and global North interests, deepening the colonisation of knowledge in the ...

In May 2026, Meta announced slashing its workforce by 8,000, including employees from integrity teams, in favour of its AI ambitions. Later in June, reports emerged that the company is planning to ...

The internet is a global public space that must be open, affordable and accessible to all. As more and more people gain access to this space, many remain excluded. Like the process of globalisation ...

CHALLENGE Challenging hate narratives and violations of freedom of religion and expression online in Asia ...