Russia's Digital Iron Curtain: MAX Surveillance

0:00Russia's Kremlin is ramping up control over the internet, hitting folks with rolling blackouts, banning apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, and pushing. Their own state-run messenger called Max on everyone. These moves give the Federal Security Service more power to monitor and censor, all tied to the ongoing war in Ukraine, where officials blame drone. Threats but experts see it as a play to shape the narrative and squash dissent. People in Moscow and other spots can navigate, use apps, or stay connected during outages, forcing a switch to Max, which tracks locations, records, audio, and grabs screenshots for surveillance. Analysts from places like the Institute for the Study of War call this a sign of weakness, prepping Russia for a long fight by boosting. Self-sensorship much like Soviet times, but with modern tech muscle. As the war drags into its fourth year, this iron curtain vibe aims to shield against outside info and unrest, showing Putin's crew betting big on.

1:01Digital lockdown to keep the home front in line. That wraps sending news today brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with the story.