Global Voices Launches Spotlight Issue on Big Tech and Authoritarianism

Global Voices has announced a new Spotlight issue titled “Big Tech and Authoritarianism,” aimed at exposing how the world’s largest technology firms are increasingly intertwined with authoritarian governments. The series will feature regional reporting that pulls back the camouflage Big Tech uses to obscure its links to oppressive regimes, highlighting both technological authoritarianism and resistance movements worldwide. To fund the coverage, the organization is encouraging donations, offering an e‑book copy of the full issue for donors of $15 or more by September 15. Stretch goals include additional narrative analysis columns, expert panels, podcasts, and region‑specific articles, all designed to deepen readers’ understanding of digital power dynamics. The initiative underscores the need for transparent, independent journalism that holds tech giants accountable.