"Stasi 2.0" refers to the concept of a modern surveillance state that employs advanced technology and data collection methods reminiscent of the East German Stasi, which was known for its extensive domestic spying and repression during the Cold War. The term is often used to describe government or corporate practices that involve mass surveillance, intrusive data collection, and the monitoring of citizens' activities, similar to the tactics used by the Stasi in East Germany. In contemporary usage, Stasi 2.
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