lokman tsui
@lokman.org
writer, recovering academic, amateur activist, with a focus on free speech, new technologies, and hong kong. fellow @citizenlab.ca. he/him. writing a personal history of home and authoritarianism.
This is fantastic. I just enabled this on Signal Desktop, under Settings --> Chats.
Now on Desktop: Customizable chat folders
Keep healthy boundaries between friends & family or work & leisure.
Filter 1-on-1 and group chats, put all of your unread messages one place, or make project-specific folders for related chats.
Settings > Chats
Or right-click any chat
Keep healthy boundaries between friends & family or work & leisure.
Filter 1-on-1 and group chats, put all of your unread messages one place, or make project-specific folders for related chats.
Settings > Chats
Or right-click any chat
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This is fantastic. I just enabled this on Signal Desktop, under Settings --> Chats.
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Bellingcat’s contact email has always been a magnet for people with fairly unusual views; paranoid delusions, sprawling conspiracies, the works. But recently, the pattern has shifted, we’re seeing more and more emails clearly written with ChatGPT.
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Bellingcat’s contact email has always been a magnet for people with fairly unusual views; paranoid delusions, sprawling conspiracies, the works. But recently, the pattern has shifted, we’re seeing more and more emails clearly written with ChatGPT.
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Asia Spotlight is live! 🌏
This new series from our Young Writers Committee @youngwriterspen.bsky.social features voices from Bangladesh, Singapore, Thailand, and more, exploring censorship and resilience through personal reflections.
Read the full overview ⬇️
tomorrowclub.world/spotlights/s...
This new series from our Young Writers Committee @youngwriterspen.bsky.social features voices from Bangladesh, Singapore, Thailand, and more, exploring censorship and resilience through personal reflections.
Read the full overview ⬇️
tomorrowclub.world/spotlights/s...
Spotlight: Asia
tomorrowclub.world
October 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Asia Spotlight is live! 🌏
This new series from our Young Writers Committee @youngwriterspen.bsky.social features voices from Bangladesh, Singapore, Thailand, and more, exploring censorship and resilience through personal reflections.
Read the full overview ⬇️
tomorrowclub.world/spotlights/s...
This new series from our Young Writers Committee @youngwriterspen.bsky.social features voices from Bangladesh, Singapore, Thailand, and more, exploring censorship and resilience through personal reflections.
Read the full overview ⬇️
tomorrowclub.world/spotlights/s...
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Who can take advantage of the DSA’s protections for researchers? Daphne Keller considers three categories: academics who receive access to internal platform data, the broader class of researchers who may use publicly available data, and researchers whose data collection is not covered by the DSA.
Determining Which Researchers Can Collect Public Data Under the DSA | TechPolicy.Press
The DSA opens important opportunities for researchers collecting publicly available data, but leaves key questions unresolved, writes Daphne Keller.
www.techpolicy.press
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Who can take advantage of the DSA’s protections for researchers? Daphne Keller considers three categories: academics who receive access to internal platform data, the broader class of researchers who may use publicly available data, and researchers whose data collection is not covered by the DSA.
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China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) announced on September 22 the launch of a two-month campaign to curb content that incites antagonism and violence, and amplifies pessimistic and negative sentiments.
China’s Cyberspace Administration is suppressing ‘pessimistic and negative sentiments’ online
China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) announced on September 22 the launch of a two-month campaign to curb content that incites antagonism and violence, and amplifies pessimistic and negative sentiments.
globalvoices.org
October 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) announced on September 22 the launch of a two-month campaign to curb content that incites antagonism and violence, and amplifies pessimistic and negative sentiments.
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You may have heard about UK ministers' plan to double to 10 years the time needed to reached settled status in the UK. But did you realise that it threatened access to pensions for the 180,000 people who came from Hong Kong on the UK government's visa scheme? My dispatch: www.ft.com/content/8b91...
UK Hongkongers rue the rockiness of their ‘lifeboat’ after threatened visa changes
People who fled Chinese territory are angry after London looks at doubling length of time required to gain citizenship
www.ft.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:21 AM
You may have heard about UK ministers' plan to double to 10 years the time needed to reached settled status in the UK. But did you realise that it threatened access to pensions for the 180,000 people who came from Hong Kong on the UK government's visa scheme? My dispatch: www.ft.com/content/8b91...
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PSA: we're aware that Signal is down for some people. This appears to be related to a major AWS outage. Stand by.
October 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
PSA: we're aware that Signal is down for some people. This appears to be related to a major AWS outage. Stand by.
how dutch parties vote on china issues
October 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
how dutch parties vote on china issues
i want to believe this was done on purpose. 😄🙃
October 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
i want to believe this was done on purpose. 😄🙃
“The FCC will continue to safeguard America’s networks against penetration from foreign adversaries, like China.”
I guess for the FCC there is not much difference between Hong Kong Telecom and China Telecom at this point.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/16/u...
I guess for the FCC there is not much difference between Hong Kong Telecom and China Telecom at this point.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/16/u...
FCC moves to expel one of Hong Kong’s largest telco companies from U.S. networks
The U.S. has taken steps to block one of Hong Kong’s largest phone companies from accessing the country's domestic telecom networks over national security concerns.
www.cnbc.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
“The FCC will continue to safeguard America’s networks against penetration from foreign adversaries, like China.”
I guess for the FCC there is not much difference between Hong Kong Telecom and China Telecom at this point.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/16/u...
I guess for the FCC there is not much difference between Hong Kong Telecom and China Telecom at this point.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/16/u...
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This great investigation by @jacksapoch.bsky.social is more evidence of the capability and willingness by the Israeli military to widely use sophisticated manipulations to advance communication objectives.
What we showed last week with PRISONBREAK is a piece of a much bigger influence puzzle.
What we showed last week with PRISONBREAK is a piece of a much bigger influence puzzle.
October 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This great investigation by @jacksapoch.bsky.social is more evidence of the capability and willingness by the Israeli military to widely use sophisticated manipulations to advance communication objectives.
What we showed last week with PRISONBREAK is a piece of a much bigger influence puzzle.
What we showed last week with PRISONBREAK is a piece of a much bigger influence puzzle.
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Last week, a Dutch court ordered Meta to give Facebook & Instagram users the right to set a chronological feed by default - one of the first EU cases applying the DSA in civil proceedings.
To unpack what this means, I spoke with @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social:
www.techpolicy.press/what-a-dutch...
To unpack what this means, I spoke with @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social:
www.techpolicy.press/what-a-dutch...
What a Dutch Court Ruling Against Meta Signals for Private DSA Enforcement | TechPolicy.Press
Tech Policy Press spoke with Rejo Zenger, Policy and Advocacy Lead at Bits of Freedom, to better understand the significance of the ruling.
www.techpolicy.press
October 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Last week, a Dutch court ordered Meta to give Facebook & Instagram users the right to set a chronological feed by default - one of the first EU cases applying the DSA in civil proceedings.
To unpack what this means, I spoke with @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social:
www.techpolicy.press/what-a-dutch...
To unpack what this means, I spoke with @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social:
www.techpolicy.press/what-a-dutch...
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1/ NEW REPORT: “We Say You Want a Revolution” - An AI-Enabled Influence Operation Aimed at Overthrowing the Iranian Regime. We call it PRISONBREAK. Keep reading to find out why.
THREAD 🧵
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We Say You Want a Revolution: PRISONBREAK - An AI-Enabled Influence Operation Aimed at Overthrowing the Iranian Regime - The Citizen Lab
We investigate a coordinated network of inauthentic X accounts that is spreading AI-generated content to induce revolt in Iran. The network has been active since 2023, but increased activity during th...
https://citizenlab.ca/2025/10/ai-enabled-io-aimed-at-overthrowing-iranian-regime]
October 3, 2025 at 3:32 AM
1/ NEW REPORT: “We Say You Want a Revolution” - An AI-Enabled Influence Operation Aimed at Overthrowing the Iranian Regime. We call it PRISONBREAK. Keep reading to find out why.
THREAD 🧵
THREAD 🧵
imagine being responsible for free expression at one of these companies.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
YouTube Bends the Knee
Welcome to the era of Big-Tech capitulation.
www.theatlantic.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
imagine being responsible for free expression at one of these companies.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
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New: ICE has bought a tool that tracks the locations of hundreds of millions of phones globally, updates every single day. Usually harvested from apps and advertising
www.404media.co/ice-to-buy-t...
www.404media.co/ice-to-buy-t...
ICE to Buy Tool that Tracks Locations of Hundreds of Millions of Phones Every Day
Documents show that ICE has gone back on its decision to not use location data remotely harvested from peoples' phones. The database is updated every day with billions of pieces of location data.
www.404media.co
September 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
New: ICE has bought a tool that tracks the locations of hundreds of millions of phones globally, updates every single day. Usually harvested from apps and advertising
www.404media.co/ice-to-buy-t...
www.404media.co/ice-to-buy-t...
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In case you missed it: an essential piece from Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò from earlier this week:
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
How Can We Live Together? - Boston Review
Ezra Klein is wrong: shame is essential.
www.bostonreview.net
September 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
In case you missed it: an essential piece from Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò from earlier this week:
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
someone tell Farage yet that Hong Kongers under BNO are citizens?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain, placing thousands at risk of deportation
Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas, with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS services
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
someone tell Farage yet that Hong Kongers under BNO are citizens?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Thrilled that Alaa will be free. Heartbroken at the costs paid by his family and everyone that loves him: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah to be freed from prison
Reports say writer, who has served six years for liking a Facebook post, has also been given a presidential pardon
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Thrilled that Alaa will be free. Heartbroken at the costs paid by his family and everyone that loves him: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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New: 404 Media is suing ICE. We have filed a lawsuit demanding ICE release its $2 million contract with Paragon, a company that makes powerful spyware to break into phones and read encrypted messages. This is expensive for a small outlet but this info is important
www.404media.co/were-suing-i...
www.404media.co/were-suing-i...
We’re Suing ICE for Its $2 Million Spyware Contract
404 Media has filed a lawsuit against ICE for access to its contract with Paragon, a company that sells powerful spyware for breaking into phones and accessing encrypted messaging apps.
www.404media.co
September 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
New: 404 Media is suing ICE. We have filed a lawsuit demanding ICE release its $2 million contract with Paragon, a company that makes powerful spyware to break into phones and read encrypted messages. This is expensive for a small outlet but this info is important
www.404media.co/were-suing-i...
www.404media.co/were-suing-i...
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"More professors in the United States have been fired for controversial views in the past week than any other week in all of American history."
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
Censorship Is the Authoritarian’s Dream
The right to free expression must include the right to say horrible and evil things.
www.insidehighered.com
September 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
"More professors in the United States have been fired for controversial views in the past week than any other week in all of American history."
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
the uncertainty is a feature, not a bug.
Article here. There are still MANY questions about how this new INA 212(f) entry suspension will be implemented, and the government has put out frighteningly little official information. Many people will be watching carefully.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/u...
Trump Says the U.S. Will Institute $100,000 Fee for Skilled Worker Visas
www.nytimes.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
the uncertainty is a feature, not a bug.
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1/THREAD: @AP has published our investigation into how US tech firms enabled China’s digital police state. We obtained multiple, massive leaks of internal and classified Chinese government and corporate documents running into the tens of thousands:
apnews.com/article/chin...
apnews.com/article/chin...
Silicon Valley enabled brutal mass detention and surveillance in China, internal documents show
U.S. technology firms such as IBM, Dell and Cisco largely designed and built China’s surveillance state, an AP investigation finds. The tech companies deny wrongdoing.
apnews.com
September 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
1/THREAD: @AP has published our investigation into how US tech firms enabled China’s digital police state. We obtained multiple, massive leaks of internal and classified Chinese government and corporate documents running into the tens of thousands:
apnews.com/article/chin...
apnews.com/article/chin...