THE ALTERNATE UNIVERSE OF MEREDITH WHITTAKER.

Autor: GREENBERG, ANDY
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Zdroj: Wired; Nov2024, Vol. 32 Issue 11, p56-65, 10p, 3 Black and White Photographs
Abstrakt: Signal, a nonprofit and secure communications platform, has gained popularity as a mainstream encrypted messaging app with millions of users. It is funded by donations, offers its product for free, and collects minimal user information. Signal's president, Meredith Whittaker, is a prominent tech critic who advocates for privacy and ethical implications of artificial intelligence. The company is focused on finding long-term funding to maintain its independence and expand its market in Europe. Despite challenges and baseless claims of vulnerabilities, Signal remains committed to providing secure communication and serving as a model for privacy-preserving technology. Whittaker emphasizes the need for regulation and structural change in the tech industry to prioritize privacy and accountability. [Extracted from the article]
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