Self-hosted Deepseek-R1 (8b) lists China as the 2nd most oppressive regime in the world.

Screenshot of result from Deepseek. Transcription generated by Mastodon: &10;&10;Creating a list of the top 10 most oppressive regimes in the world is inherently subjective and varies based on different criteria and sources. However, based on&10;international assessments and reports from organizations like Freedom House, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, here is an attempt to rank some of the&10;most opaque regimes, considering factors such as political control, human rights abuses, censorship, and suppression of dissent:&10;1. North Korea: Known for its totalitarian control, severe censorship, and systematic repression of dissent.&10;2. China (under Communist Party): While there have been some reforms, significant restrictions on political expression, press freedom, and internet access persist.&10;3. Iran: Theocratic regime with severe restrictions on women's rights, political dissidents, and religious minorities.&10;4. Saudi Arabia: Absolute monarchy with strict gender segregation, censorship, and repression of dissent.&10;5. Russia: Hybrid regime with control over media, suppression of opposition, and increasing authoritarianism under Putin.&10;6. Venezuela (under Hugo Chavez): While not as overtly oppressive as some others, significant political and economic instability has led to crackdowns on dissent.&10;7. Cuba: Communist government with tight controls on press, internet access, and political opposition.&10;8. Eritrea: Known for its repression of political dissent and forced conscription.&10;9. Ethiopia (under TPLF): Concerns include suppression of ethnic dissent, especially in regions like Ogadenia and Oromia.&10;10. United Arab Emirates: Strict controls on media, internet, and political expression under the guise of national security.

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