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Tech and the rise of autocracies around the world - a Web Summit Special
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Tech and the rise of autocracies around the word - a Web Summit Special
How has technology helped autocracies rise around the world and can it be used to bring democracy back? Angelica spoke to Venezuelan political activist and opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez about how technology has led to the rise of autocracies around the globe and how it can be used to restore democracy. Somewhere on Earth is at Web Summit Lisbon, alongside more than 70,000 attendees. We speak to Karena Walshe, Head of Impact about what Web Summit is and its influence on tech and the environment.
The programme is presented by Angelica Mari and the studio expert is Ania Lichtarowicz.
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Production Manager: Liz Tuohy
Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz
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