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15 Years Post-Arab Spring: Protests Explode Globally, But Surveillance Wins

Protests leveraging social media hit 25 countries since 2011. Yet governments' digital countermeasures—now AI-powered—crush them quicker than ever.

Legal AI Beat Apr 03, 2026 4 min read

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⚡ Key Takeaways

Digital protests surged 150% post-Arab Spring, but so did $12B surveillance market.
Governments evolved from blackouts to AI tracking, crushing dissent faster.
Activists adapt with encryption, but states hold the economic edge—warning ahead.

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Originally reported by EFF Deeplinks