Andrew Lowenthal

Andrew Lowenthal is a researcher and advocate for digital civil rights, known for his work on the intersection of government oversight and digital platforms. He gained prominence for his investigations into censorship practices, particularly through his collaboration on the 'Twitter Files' with journalist Matt Taibbi. Lowenthal is the co-founder of the nonprofit initiative Liber-Net, which aims to highlight the implications of state influence on information dissemination. His recent research focuses on a vast network of 330 governmental agencies, NGOs, and think tanks in Germany that he claims systematically shapes public opinion under the guise of maintaining a 'clean internet.' His upcoming book, 'The Censorship Industrial Complex,' is set to be released in April, further exploring these themes.