How Activists in Iran Are Using Starlink to Stay Online - The New York Times
Google News • 1/16/2026
Summary
Activists in Iran are utilizing SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service to maintain online communication amid severe internet restrictions imposed by the government, according to The New York Times. This technology is seen as a crucial tool for circumventing the ongoing internet blackout and facilitating information sharing among activists.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
93d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2219
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2219/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2219/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 92 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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