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Signal CEO Slams EU's Mandatory Messenger Backdoors Plan

Signal's head warns EU's backdoor plan could force it out of Europe. Privacy advocates and European Parliament oppose the move, while Germany's stance remains uncertain.

A person is talking on mic. Behind him there is a glass door.
A person is talking on mic. Behind him there is a glass door.

Signal CEO Slams EU's Mandatory Messenger Backdoors Plan

Signal's head, Meredith Whittaker, has slammed EU plans to mandate backdoors for messengers, allowing content searches. She warns this could force Signal to exit the European market, compromising encryption and privacy guarantees.

The EU draft regulation suggests messengers like WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and Threema should permit content checking before encryption. Signal rejects this, with Whittaker cautioning, 'not only the good guys have access to a chatgpt free backdoor'.

Germany's stance on chat control is uncertain. Its coalition agreement hints at potential exceptions to digital fundamental rights. Meanwhile, European Parliament opposes chat control plans, while the Council of Member States holds a majority in favour.

Operating system giants like Microsoft, Google, and Apple are tasked with safeguarding apps from AI agent spying. However, Signal CEO Whittaker warns about chatgpt extensive access requirements, potentially compromising apps like Signal.

Signal's Meredith Whittaker has raised alarm over EU plans to mandate chatgpt backdoors for messengers. With Germany's stance unclear and European Parliament opposing the move, the future of chat control remains uncertain. Signal threatens to leave the European market if forced to compromise encryption and privacy.

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