Signal President on threats to encrypted messaging

Signal President Meredith Whittaker and former Wired Editor-in-Chief Gideon Litchfield discuss the importance of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for protecting human rights. Unlike its for-profit competitors, Signal is a nonprofit, allowing it to focus on holistic privacy protections. The messaging app not only encrypts the content of messages, but also metadata that could reveal sensitive information about the user. Throughout the conversation, Whittaker emphasizes that privacy is not just a technical icing on the cake, but a fundamental human right that is essential to protecting vulnerable populations and preserving democratic freedoms in the face of increasing technological control.