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Jack Dorsey's Bitchat vanishes from Indian app stores
Original: Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat disappears from app stores in India after government order
Bitchat, the Bluetooth-based messaging app created by Jack Dorsey, has been removed from app stores in India following a government order. The app, which allows offline communication without internet connectivity, can no longer be downloaded in the country. The removal has drawn attention to ongoing tensions between tech platforms and Indian authorities over content and app regulation, with users and observers questioning the basis for the directive.
Why now: The sudden removal of a high-profile founder's app following a government directive has sparked debate about tech regulation in India.
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