The Long Shadow of Julian Assange’s Conviction
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Empowerment Through Transparency
WikiLeaks, founded by Julian Assange in 2006, embodies the spirit of classical whistleblowing, leveraging advanced encryption and internet technology to publish secretive government documents deemed to be in the public interest. By facilitating the secure submission of concealed information from around the globe, it serves as a beacon of potential positive change in response to the economic efforts invested by organizations to keep such information hidden. Establishing servers in countries like Iceland and Sweden, WikiLeaks aimed to position itself as the first intelligence agency for the people, although it remained largely unnoticed until 2010, marking a significant turning point in its visibility and impact.
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