In 2023, most internet shutdowns were triggered or influenced by political conflicts and protests, with exam cheating following on the third place. The cases of 74 shutdowns happened in nine countries worldwide in 2023, while 15 governments proceeded to restrict or shut down the usage of the internet due to protests. In six countries, shutting down the internet was a way of preventing cheating on exams.
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