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Signal’s president warns AI agents are an existential threat to secure messaging apps

AI agents promise convenience, but Signal’s president warns their deep access to personal data could power a wave of security failures for which the tech industry is unprepared.

Fortune · Nov 27, 2025

The vote on Chat Control has been postponed, but the “fight isn’t over” yet – here's what we know

The move comes as Germany officially joined the opposition, making it impossible again to reach the needed majority. Yet, the EU is still working on the proposal.

TechRadar · Oct 13, 2025

Chat Control is "like a malware on your device" – Signal slams the EU proposal to scan your private chats

Signa said it could leave Europe instead of weakening encryption if the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) proposal were to pass.

TechRadar · Oct 6, 2025

Signal's Meredith Whittaker sees opportunity in Europe

Signal wants to build an alternative to tech's advertising business model.

Fortune · Feb 14, 2025

The EU still wants to scan your private chats – here's what you can do about it

The controversial CSAM scanning proposal is back on the agenda. Here's what we know so far and what you can do about it.

TechRadar · Sep 13, 2024

EU on the verge of new law that would scan "all your digital messages" on iPhone and beyond, even if they're encrypted

The EU is getting closer to adopting a law that could see all encrypted messages in the block scanned for Child Sexual Abuse Material.

iMore · Jun 20, 2024

The EU wants to scan your WhatsApp chats—and privacy experts are furious

While the revised Chat Control is set to be voted on June 20, Signal CEO and other experts warn against its privacy and security risk. Here is what's at stake.

TechRadar · Jun 19, 2024

‘You cannot do mass surveillance privately, full stop’: Signal boss hits out at government encryption-busting moves

A ‘legitimate grievance’ with big tech firms is being used by police as a pretext to undermine privacy, Meredith Whittaker says

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2024

‘Encryption is deeply threatening to power’: Meredith Whittaker of messaging app Signal

The woman in charge of the secure communication channel remains implacably opposed to the ‘disease’ of surveillance – and concerned about the sharing of personal data

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024

AI Relies On Mass Surveillance, Warns Signal Boss

The AI tools that crunch numbers, generate text and videos and find patterns in data rely on mass surveillance and exercise concerning control over our lives, the boss of encrypted messaging app Signal told AFP on Thursday.

International Business Times · May 23, 2024