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Technology Can AI Coexist With Privacy? Proton CEO Andy Yen Says It Will Have To
Proton founder and CEO Andy Yen tells WIRED that AI and privacy must coexist, even as the encrypted-services company launches its own Lumo chatbot. He argues corporate surveillance, not government spying, is the bigger threat to user data, and says privacy-preserving AI can be built by design. WIRED's interview covers Proton's CERN origins, its encrypted alternatives to Google services, and the influx of new users driven by tech giants' default AI push.
Technology DHS Demand for Protesters' Signal Group Chats Sparks First Amendment Fight
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking neighborhood 'rapid response' Signal group chats in the Hilton v. Noem lawsuit, where protesters accuse DHS of First Amendment violations. Attorneys for the protesters argue the discovery demand itself violates the First Amendment, while turning over smaller chats with redactions.
Technology Apple challenges UK government again over encrypted data access order
Apple has confirmed it has launched a new legal complaint against the UK government at a court that handles objections to covert surveillance powers. The Financial Times reports the complaint is another challenge to a Home Office demand for backdoor access to encrypted Apple user data protected by Advanced Data Protection, according to BBC News. Privacy groups Privacy International and Liberty have welcomed the challenge.
Technology EU Parliament Votes to Extend Big Tech's Right to Scan Private Messages Despite Majority Opposition
The European Parliament has voted to extend legislation allowing tech companies like Meta, Google, and Microsoft to voluntarily scan users' private messages for child sexual abuse material, despite a majority of lawmakers voting against the proposal. The ruling reinstates permissions for scanning private text, email, and social media messages, but end-to-end encrypted chats remain exempt.
Technology Tim Cook Warns Encryption Backdoors Are 'Key Under the Mat' for Criminals in 2015 Speech
In a 2015 speech at the EPIC Champions of Freedom event, Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that encryption backdoors created for law enforcement would inevitably be exploited by criminals, comparing them to leaving a key under the mat. The warning remains relevant in 2026 as the UK's Online Safety Act and US government signals continue to shape the encryption debate.
Technology Why Encryption Alone Is Not Enough for Secure Communications in Trade
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is no longer sufficient for secure communications, especially for government and critical infrastructure. Threat actors bypass encryption by exploiting identities, devices, and metadata. Organizations must adopt integrated security models including identity management, device trust, and infrastructure control.
Technology Signal Alums Reveal Encrypted Spaces for Private Collaboration Apps
A team of cryptographers including former Signal developers has released a preview of Encrypted Spaces, an open-source code library for building end-to-end encrypted collaboration apps. The system extends the Signal protocol to support multi-user environments with features like group chats and shared documents.