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Why Signal won’t compromise on encryption, with president Meredith Whittaker

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Navigating Privacy in Messaging Apps

This chapter explores the challenges of digital surveillance and the ethical trade-offs between privacy and security in messaging apps. It highlights the competitive landscape faced by Signal as it prioritizes user privacy while contending with large players like Apple and Google. The discussion also delves into the recent shift towards a donation-based funding model and the implications of evolving technologies like RCS for maintaining secure communication.

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