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The Arrest of Pavel Durov, Encryption Explanations and Moderation Questions, Mark Zuckerberg’s Letter to Congress

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

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Technology, Privacy, and Law Enforcement

This chapter examines the impact of messaging platforms like Telegram on illegal activities and free speech, alongside law enforcement's pressures on these technologies. It highlights the conflict between user privacy through end-to-end encryption and government access, reflecting on historical contexts and current implications for popular apps like Signal and WhatsApp.

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