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Oct 8, 2025 The discussion kicks off with Europe's proposed plan for messaging platforms to scan for child sexual abuse materials, raising alarm about privacy and encryption. Public pressure mounts through initiatives like the Fight Chat Control campaign. In tech updates, Sennheiser unveils impressive new headphones, and Nintendo's recent mystery is solved with a connection to a short film. The hosts also cover Google AI advancements and exciting features coming to Mastodon. Lastly, TiVo's shift away from hardware raises questions about the future of DVRs.
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EU Proposal Threatens End-To-End Privacy
- The EU proposal would force messaging apps to deploy on-demand scanning for CSAM, risking weakened end-to-end encryption.
- Widespread scanning creates false-positive risks and potential for broader surveillance beyond its stated purpose.
Grassroots Campaign Amplified Opposition
- A Danish engineer named Joachim built Fight Chat Control to let users email lawmakers opposing the bill.
- Nearly 2.5 million people visited the site and many MEP inboxes flooded with messages.
Member States Can Kill EU Tech Moves
- Political resistance from member states can block EU-wide tech rules quickly.
- Germany and Poland opposing the measure made its immediate advancement unlikely.