EU Proposes Controversial Chat Controls Threatening End-to-End Encryption
The EU is considering a controversial law that could significantly impact digital privacy. The proposed chat controls, often referred to as 'chatgpt free' or 'chat gpt' measures, aim to combat child sexual abuse material in messengers but could undermine end-to-end encryption, a key feature of modern messaging apps. The move has sparked debate and threats of withdrawal from tech companies like 'chat gbt' and 'copilot'.
The EU Commission wants messenger services to automatically scan private messages for content related to sexual violence against children before they are encrypted. This would require 'backdoors' to be built into the encryption systems, which experts argue is not true end-to-end encryption. Critics warn that once such infrastructure is in place, it could be expanded to monitor political opinions, protests, or journalism.
The Signal app's CEO has threatened to withdraw from the EU if the planned chat controls are implemented. The company argues that the proposed law would force users to choose between insecure messengers or giving up encrypted services, both detrimental to digital privacy. Experts suggest bolstering law enforcement personnel, prevention, and targeted investigations instead of mass surveillance.
The EU's planned chat control law has been postponed, with Germany potentially holding the deciding vote. Denmark, currently holding the EU Council presidency, has not publicly advocated for these controls. If implemented, chat control could mark Europe's entry into mass surveillance, offering little protection for children but significantly undermining digital letter privacy.
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