Marco Parisi
@mpmeishi.bsky.social
Co-founder of meishiapp.com | Building a world where connections reflect your privacy. Helping people understand the importance of data sovereignty: https://ownyourdatamp.substack.com/
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Smartphone connect us. Contacts app doesn't.
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Smartphones connect us, but Contacts app doesn’t.
Duplicates, stale data, Big Tech control. Not a bug – it’s the status quo.
Meishi fixes it:
• P2P + E2EE (100% privacy)
• Auto-updated profiles
• You own your data
Stop renting your digital identity.
Take it back. 👇
www.meishiapp.com
Duplicates, stale data, Big Tech control. Not a bug – it’s the status quo.
Meishi fixes it:
• P2P + E2EE (100% privacy)
• Auto-updated profiles
• You own your data
Stop renting your digital identity.
Take it back. 👇
www.meishiapp.com
Reddit vs. Perplexity: the battle for your texts
Two giants are vying for millions of user posts and conversations. The legal battle hides an uncomfortable truth: as long as the data is centralized, you don't own it.
New article on my Substack, “Own Your Data.” ✊❤️🔒
Two giants are vying for millions of user posts and conversations. The legal battle hides an uncomfortable truth: as long as the data is centralized, you don't own it.
New article on my Substack, “Own Your Data.” ✊❤️🔒
Reddit vs. Perplexity: the battle for your texts
Two giants are vying for millions of user posts and conversations. The legal battle hides an uncomfortable truth: as long as the data is centralized, you don't own it.
ownyourdatamp.substack.com
September 17, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Reddit vs. Perplexity: the battle for your texts
Two giants are vying for millions of user posts and conversations. The legal battle hides an uncomfortable truth: as long as the data is centralized, you don't own it.
New article on my Substack, “Own Your Data.” ✊❤️🔒
Two giants are vying for millions of user posts and conversations. The legal battle hides an uncomfortable truth: as long as the data is centralized, you don't own it.
New article on my Substack, “Own Your Data.” ✊❤️🔒
In my opinion, there is much to be learned on both sides of the Atlantic from this hypothetical collaboration. I am very pleased about it, and I hope it sends a strong message to the world that data sovereignty is no longer negotiable and must become a fundamental right.
If Canada is seriously looking about how we can deepen ties with the European Union, maybe we should think about copying their homework on digital sovereignty.
canadianshieldinstitute.ca/updates/euro...
canadianshieldinstitute.ca/updates/euro...
Europe can teach Canada a thing or two about digital sovereignty | Canadian Shield Institute
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Strasbourg, getting feted by the European Parliament. The news is that Canada wants to get closer to the EU, and the...
canadianshieldinstitute.ca
September 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM
In my opinion, there is much to be learned on both sides of the Atlantic from this hypothetical collaboration. I am very pleased about it, and I hope it sends a strong message to the world that data sovereignty is no longer negotiable and must become a fundamental right.
I never would have thought I'd see “digital sovereignty,” “artificial intelligence,” and “America” in the same sentence.
Suddenly, Digital Sovereignty, disguised as concerns about data retention, is a concern here in the US too.
#opensource #digitalsovereignty #AI
#opensource #digitalsovereignty #AI
Nvidia and other U.S. companies restrict use of Anthropic models over data retention and trade secret concerns — BigGo Finance
Several major U.S. technology companies are restricting or reassessing their use of frontier closed-source AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI, citing…
finance.biggo.com
September 17, 2026 at 2:42 PM
I never would have thought I'd see “digital sovereignty,” “artificial intelligence,” and “America” in the same sentence.
Congratulations! We need more people like Diana. Data sovereignty must become a fundamental right for everyone. Offering solutions that guarantee this is important for protecting our privacy.
Proud moment: our co-founder & CEO Diana Krieger has ranked 32 on the Netherlands' list of 50 most influential female CEOs and tech leaders on LinkedIn - ranked by real engagement, not just follower count.
Ten-plus years championing digital sovereignty. Tech needs more female voices like Diana's.
Ten-plus years championing digital sovereignty. Tech needs more female voices like Diana's.
September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations! We need more people like Diana. Data sovereignty must become a fundamental right for everyone. Offering solutions that guarantee this is important for protecting our privacy.
Trust is broken. Users don’t trust Big Tech. Govts don’t trust users. Hackers exploit the gap. The solution isn’t more laws. It’s better architecture. Decentralization removes the need for blind trust. Math doesn’t lie. www.meishiapp.com
www.meishiapp.com
September 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Trust is broken. Users don’t trust Big Tech. Govts don’t trust users. Hackers exploit the gap. The solution isn’t more laws. It’s better architecture. Decentralization removes the need for blind trust. Math doesn’t lie. www.meishiapp.com
That's what happens when the search engine you use knows who you are and can track everything you do. Doctor, is this serious? Unfortunately, yes, but there's a solution: choose decentralized solutions to protect your privacy.
Doctoralia sent information about specialists and appointment dates to social media companies.
How TikTok and Google ended up with information about doctors’ appointments around the world – The Markup
Doctoralia sent information about specialists and appointment dates to social media companies.
bit.ly
September 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
That's what happens when the search engine you use knows who you are and can track everything you do. Doctor, is this serious? Unfortunately, yes, but there's a solution: choose decentralized solutions to protect your privacy.
Reposted by Marco Parisi
🎙️ Tune in to catch EPIC Counsel Caroline Kraczon talk about the difficulties of opting out of manipulative data collection and use.
The policy of 'notice & consent' is broken. And according to a recent report by @epicprivacy.bsky.social it can be hard to exercise the rights you have to opt out. Today we'll discuss these #darkpatterns with report co-author Caroline Kraczon.
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2026/09/14/o...
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2026/09/14/o...
Obscuring the Exit - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast
While we do have some state privacy laws in the US that require companies to allow you to opt out of data collection, these...
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com
September 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
🎙️ Tune in to catch EPIC Counsel Caroline Kraczon talk about the difficulties of opting out of manipulative data collection and use.
Reposted by Marco Parisi
Instead of asking "can decentralized platforms replace Big Tech?" we're asking a better question: what would real choice over participation and data control actually look like? Join our livestream 9/17 at 11AM PT to find out. eff.org/livestream-...
September 14, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Instead of asking "can decentralized platforms replace Big Tech?" we're asking a better question: what would real choice over participation and data control actually look like? Join our livestream 9/17 at 11AM PT to find out. eff.org/livestream-...
Answer: No
A new state tool lets you tell data brokers to stop tracking you. Will they comply? Help us investigate.
Californians can protect their personal data with one click. Help us test if it works – The Markup
A new state tool lets you tell data brokers to stop tracking you. Will they comply? Help us investigate.
bit.ly
September 15, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Answer: No
Your digital identity is yours alone. Not an asset for Meta to monetize. Not a dataset for govts to profile. Reclaim your profile. Control who sees what, when, and how. Be the admin of your own life. www.meishiapp.com
www.meishiapp.com
September 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Your digital identity is yours alone. Not an asset for Meta to monetize. Not a dataset for govts to profile. Reclaim your profile. Control who sees what, when, and how. Be the admin of your own life. www.meishiapp.com
European Union: Are we dependent on U.S. Big Tech?
ChatGPT: Are you really asking that?
ChatGPT: Are you really asking that?
The EU’s cybersecurity teams have used some of the most powerful AI models coming out of Silicon Valley to spot weaknesses in the bloc’s own digital systems.
EU reveals its first discovery of cyber vulnerabilities using OpenAI frontier models
European cyber agency ENISA has found at least one “high” risk flaw in internal EU code with the use of advanced OpenAI models, which the bloc had to wait months to get access to.
www.politico.eu
September 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM
European Union: Are we dependent on U.S. Big Tech?
ChatGPT: Are you really asking that?
ChatGPT: Are you really asking that?
"Don’t trust, verify." Centralized apps ask you to trust their security team. Meishi lets you verify the code. Open source, auditable, transparent. Your security shouldn’t depend on a promise. It should depend on math. www.meishiapp.com
www.meishiapp.com
September 11, 2026 at 1:39 PM
"Don’t trust, verify." Centralized apps ask you to trust their security team. Meishi lets you verify the code. Open source, auditable, transparent. Your security shouldn’t depend on a promise. It should depend on math. www.meishiapp.com
The internet was built to be decentralized. Then came the walled gardens. Now we rebuild. P2P protocols are the way forward. No middlemen. No fees. No censorship. Join the movement to reclaim the web. www.meishiapp.com
www.meishiapp.com
September 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The internet was built to be decentralized. Then came the walled gardens. Now we rebuild. P2P protocols are the way forward. No middlemen. No fees. No censorship. Join the movement to reclaim the web. www.meishiapp.com
They scan chats to "protect minors." They scan wallets to "prevent crime." Next, they’ll scan your contacts to "ensure safety." Surveillance is a slippery slope. Refuse the scan. Reject the backdoor. Choose tools that respect your autonomy. 🚫📹 www.meishiapp.com
www.meishiapp.com
September 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
They scan chats to "protect minors." They scan wallets to "prevent crime." Next, they’ll scan your contacts to "ensure safety." Surveillance is a slippery slope. Refuse the scan. Reject the backdoor. Choose tools that respect your autonomy. 🚫📹 www.meishiapp.com
Cloud storage is a gamble. Server crashes, company bankruptcies, sudden bans. Your entire network vanishes overnight. With Meishi, your network is distributed. As long as you and your friends are online, you’re connected. Resilience first. ⚡ www.meishiapp.com
www.meishiapp.com
September 7, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Cloud storage is a gamble. Server crashes, company bankruptcies, sudden bans. Your entire network vanishes overnight. With Meishi, your network is distributed. As long as you and your friends are online, you’re connected. Resilience first. ⚡ www.meishiapp.com
The Swiss rank among the top in terms of privacy and data sovereignty; I would say we should follow their example – not only at the European or national level, but also on an individual level. This change will benefit everyone who chooses to embrace it.
Switzerland's Federal Government is Replacing Microsoft on 3,000 Computers
This is the pilot phase, with 3,000 workstations moving away from Microsoft 365. The federal administration has over 54,000 computers.
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This is the pilot phase, with 3,000 workstations moving away from Microsoft 365. The federal administration has over 54,000 computers.
itsfoss.com/news/swi...
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Switzerland's Federal Government is Replacing Microsoft on 3,000 Computers
This is the pilot phase, with 3,000 workstations moving away from Microsoft 365. The federal administration has over 54,000 computers.
itsfoss.com
September 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The Swiss rank among the top in terms of privacy and data sovereignty; I would say we should follow their example – not only at the European or national level, but also on an individual level. This change will benefit everyone who chooses to embrace it.
If you really can't switch from Chrome or Safari to Brave, at least consider Ecosia. Come on, make a little effort to break free from the cycle that keeps you trapped in the Google and Apple ecosystems.
The Ecosia Linux browser launches for Ubuntu and Snap, backing Europe's digital sovereignty push, though it still runs on Chromium.
#Ecosia #Linux #DigitalSovereignty #Browser #Chromium #Privacy #Europe
#Ecosia #Linux #DigitalSovereignty #Browser #Chromium #Privacy #Europe
Ecosia Launches a Linux Browser to Back Europe’s Push for Digital Sovereignty
Berlin-based Ecosia has released a Linux version of its browser, tying the launch directly to Europe's aspiration to lessen its dependence on American technology giants. The company is counting above all on developers and users for whom privacy, open platforms, and Europe's digital sovereignty carry weight. Ecosia explains the timing by the swift growth of Linux on European computers. By the…
securityexpress.info
September 7, 2026 at 2:41 PM
If you really can't switch from Chrome or Safari to Brave, at least consider Ecosia. Come on, make a little effort to break free from the cycle that keeps you trapped in the Google and Apple ecosystems.
Thanks for the video. The Proton ecosystem is a great alternative to Big Tech, and what Cristina Caffarra says is sad but true. We mustn’t give up, and we’re here to do our part. For example, we’re building a privacy-first contacts app with data sovereignty: www.meishiapp.com
September 7, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Thanks for the video. The Proton ecosystem is a great alternative to Big Tech, and what Cristina Caffarra says is sad but true. We mustn’t give up, and we’re here to do our part. For example, we’re building a privacy-first contacts app with data sovereignty: www.meishiapp.com
The Stop Killing the Internet ECI is now open for signatures.
EU citizens can now officially sign the European Citizens’ Initiative calling for an internet without mandatory digital ID or age verification.
What are you waiting for?
EU citizens can now officially sign the European Citizens’ Initiative calling for an internet without mandatory digital ID or age verification.
What are you waiting for?
Stop Killing the Internet
Big tech and governments are walling off the open internet. We oppose restrictions and advance alternatives that protect people and their rights.
www.stopkillingtheinternet.com
September 4, 2026 at 3:54 PM
The Stop Killing the Internet ECI is now open for signatures.
EU citizens can now officially sign the European Citizens’ Initiative calling for an internet without mandatory digital ID or age verification.
What are you waiting for?
EU citizens can now officially sign the European Citizens’ Initiative calling for an internet without mandatory digital ID or age verification.
What are you waiting for?
Static contact lists are dead. People change jobs, numbers, photos. Centralized apps lag behind. Meishi profiles update in real-time via P2P. Rich data, zero manual editing. Connect with the real person, not the cached version. ✨ www.meishiapp.com
www.meishiapp.com
September 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Static contact lists are dead. People change jobs, numbers, photos. Centralized apps lag behind. Meishi profiles update in real-time via P2P. Rich data, zero manual editing. Connect with the real person, not the cached version. ✨ www.meishiapp.com
Along the lines of: If you can't get rid of the cameras, make sure everyone has a chance to turn their eyes toward them.
"A Suffolk Superior Court judge ruled that locations of license plate reader cameras and when state police access their databased must be made available to the public."
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www.nbcboston.com/news/local/m... #Flock #DeFlock #Axon #Surveillance #AxonAxoff #fyp #trending
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www.nbcboston.com/news/local/m... #Flock #DeFlock #Axon #Surveillance #AxonAxoff #fyp #trending
Mass. State Police must disclose location of Flock surveillance cameras, judge rules
Controversy has been growing over the use of Flock cameras in Massachusetts and across the nation.
www.nbcboston.com
September 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Along the lines of: If you can't get rid of the cameras, make sure everyone has a chance to turn their eyes toward them.
E2EE is the baseline, not the ceiling. But who holds the metadata? Who sees the network map? Meishi goes further: P2P sync means no server knows who talks to whom. Total anonymity for your social graph. Privacy by design, not by policy. 🔐 www.meishiapp.com
www.meishiapp.com
September 3, 2026 at 2:47 PM
E2EE is the baseline, not the ceiling. But who holds the metadata? Who sees the network map? Meishi goes further: P2P sync means no server knows who talks to whom. Total anonymity for your social graph. Privacy by design, not by policy. 🔐 www.meishiapp.com
What if this article ultimately discusses data sovereignty and improved privacy thanks to decentralization? If that surprises you, start reading it.
What if post-Trump America is even *worse*?
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September 3, 2026 at 2:35 PM
What if this article ultimately discusses data sovereignty and improved privacy thanks to decentralization? If that surprises you, start reading it.
Every now and then, some good news is welcome. Flock, look at the finger. 🖕
New: Florida and Texas are moving to block or end their use of license plate surveillance tech, like Flock, citing privacy concerns and police abuse. The backlash against Flock is both growing and increasingly bipartisan.
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Florida and Texas move to block Flock cameras over privacy concerns | TechCrunch
Flock's searchable network of 130,000 license plate cameras around the U.S. have sparked bipartisan privacy and civil liberties concerns.
techcrunch.com
September 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Every now and then, some good news is welcome. Flock, look at the finger. 🖕
Data Sovereignty isn’t a buzzword. It means you hold the keys. If you can’t export your data or delete it instantly, you don’t own it. Big Tech locks you in. Meishi sets you free. Own your graph. Own your future. 🌐 www.meishiapp.com
www.meishiapp.com
September 1, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Data Sovereignty isn’t a buzzword. It means you hold the keys. If you can’t export your data or delete it instantly, you don’t own it. Big Tech locks you in. Meishi sets you free. Own your graph. Own your future. 🌐 www.meishiapp.com