Iran is reportedly developing "intelligent software" that will allow government officials to control access to social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter, letting Iranians access those networks in a government-approved fashion.

The idea of the controlling software seems to be allowing Iranian citizens to use social media for government-approved purposes while prohibiting citizens from using it to spread messages of dissent or organize protests.

News of the software was first reported by a local Iranian outlet, then picked up by the Agence France-Presse.

"Smart control of social networks will not only avoid their disadvantages, but will also allow people to benefit from thei…

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