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India's government demanded GitHub remove Bitchat, Jack Dorsey's offline messaging app, citing security concerns. Activists reportedly used the app during recent internet shutdowns.
India's government demanded GitHub remove Bitchat, Jack Dorsey's offline messaging app, citing security concerns. Activists reportedly used the app during recent internet shutdowns. The demand targets a tool that allows communication even when the internet is shut down—precisely when activists need it most.
Offline-first apps are designed for situations where the internet itself becomes a tool of control. By allowing people to communicate without relying on centralized internet infrastructure, they undermine a government's ability to silence dissent through shutdowns. India's removal demand suggests the app works exactly as intended, which is why the government sees it as a threat. The app isn't harmful; it's inconvenient for authorities trying to impose information control.
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