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The endgame is private, end-to-end encrypted group chats. Whatsapp is probably used just as much for insurrection planning but it's all dark to Facebook; they d
by ridaj 6y ago
The endgame is private, end-to-end encrypted group chats. Whatsapp is probably used just as much for insurrection planning but it's all dark to Facebook; they don't have to moderate it, because they have no visibility over it. Could be WhatsApp or anything else that offers end-to-end encryption.
- intended 6y agoThis is the winner. I completely agree and see this going exactly here. The net result will be that this end to end encryption becomes a terror for all governments - even ones that ride to power using these tools. This means that the pressure to add backdoors or even front doors to this kind of content will win out. I'll assume that 10 years is enough time for that? I really cant see any solution other than embracing dystopia.
- ridaj 6y agoThere will be pressure to add backdoors, but even without them it's not a complete loss — police methods used since time immemorial are able to get information on private groups (undercover infiltration, confidential informants, plea bargains, etc.)
- trthomps 6y agoPersonally I think this is for the best, keeps extremism at the fringes instead of easily accessible.