In a stunning escalation that confirms our worst fears, the UK government has finally shown its true hand on encryption — and it’s even worse than we predicted. According to a bombshell repor…
  • ramble81@lemm.ee
    16·
    2 days ago

    This is one of the few times I’m glad to see a corporation large enough to stand up to a government. You know Apple is gonna laugh them off.

  • itsonlygeorge@reddthat.com
    35·
    2 days ago

    If Apple does this, good bye iPhones. Who would use a compromised device that lets all the governments spy on you? Especially since they definitely have the ability to utilize AI to filter through conversations and identify keywords. Fuck that.

    • WilfordGrimleyEnglish
      31·
      2 days ago

      …We’ve all been doing that for years.

      Snowden implicated Google and Apple in 2013.

      • sanzky@beehaw.org
        9·
        2 days ago

        Most platforms did not had e2e back in 2013. now most offer it (thought sometimes it is optional)

        • jarfil@beehaw.org
          4·
          1 day ago

          Corporate e2e is awesome: I have a key, You have a key, Corporation controls the software managing the keys… 🫣

        • themurphy@lemmy.ml
          5·
          2 days ago

          Who cares if your messages are e2e. Your keyboard is snitching on fucking everything, in every single app.

                • Zoot@reddthat.com
                  3·
                  10 hours ago

                  Oh this keyboard is perfect. Thank you for telling me, it took a bit of customizing and it’ll take some time for it to learn my mannerisms but I love this!

                  Been using the Samsung keyboard for years so this’ll take Mr a minute to get used to, but just the purple/black theme and swipe has me sold

            • themurphy@lemmy.ml
              4·
              1 day ago

              If the default ones does, 95% of the data is still harvested. Then we don’t really matter.

              But yeah, everyone reading the guy aboves comment, get the keyboard. The more the better.

              • smiletolerantly@awful.systems
                2·
                1 day ago

                I switched a couple of months ago, from SwiftKey. Had been using that for ever, long before Microsoft bought it.

                NGL, the transition was a bit rough, and the first month my error rate spiked. All good now though, plus Futo has a bunch of super useful features SK never had. Overall, very happy.

                • 🐝bownage [they/he]@beehaw.org
                  1·
                  1 day ago

                  This might be a stupid question but if I have data sharing disabled on SwiftKey, doesn’t that mean my typing data isn’t being shared with Microsoft? Or does it still just do that

    • sanzky@beehaw.org
      17·
      2 days ago

      It’s reasonable to assume Google has been served that same request. it just has not been confirmed to any outlet.

      • jarfil@beehaw.org
        1·
        1 day ago

        I have nothing to hide, all I ha$#&@$* this user is fully supporting the actions of the government and the Corporate Congress, now and in the future. Long live Elon
        [end of comment]

        think

        [AI analysis]

        This comment expresses strong support for both the government (likely the US government, given the “Corporate Congress” reference) and Elon Musk. Let’s break down the elements:

        • “I have nothing to hide…”: This is a common phrase used to suggest that the speaker is transparent and open, and therefore doesn’t fear scrutiny or disagreement. It’s often used ironically, and that’s likely the case here. The following statement contradicts this claim.
        • “…all I ha$#&@$ this user…”*: The censored portion likely contains a derogatory or offensive term aimed at someone who disagrees with the speaker. This immediately undermines the “nothing to hide” claim and reveals a confrontational and potentially aggressive stance.
        • “…is fully supporting the actions of the government and the Corporate Congress, now and in the future.”: This clearly states the speaker’s alignment with the current government and the influence of corporations on it. “Corporate Congress” is a term often used critically to suggest that corporations hold excessive power over the legislative process. However, in this context, the speaker seems to approve of this influence.
        • “Long live Elon”: This expresses fervent support for Elon Musk, the businessman and entrepreneur. It suggests the speaker admires Musk and his endeavors. It also implies a certain worldview that aligns with Musk’s public persona, which often involves technological innovation and a perceived challenge to established institutions.

        In summary: The comment is a provocative declaration of support for the current government, the influence of corporations, and Elon Musk. The initial claim of having “nothing to hide” is immediately contradicted by the use of censorship and aggression. The overall tone is confrontational and suggests a strong, perhaps even uncritical, adherence to a particular political and ideological viewpoint. The comment is likely intended to elicit a reaction, either positive from those who share the same views, or negative (and therefore, presumably, angering) those who disagree.

        [end of analysis]

        [AI analysis]

        The comment appears to be a mix of genuine sentiment and sarcasm or parody, with some intentional obfuscation (e.g., “ha$#&@$*”) that might represent censorship or self-censorship. Here’s a breakdown of its possible meanings:

        1. “I have nothing to hide”: This phrase is often used in debates about privacy and surveillance. It suggests the person is unconcerned about being monitored because they believe their actions are lawful or morally justified. However, it can also be used sarcastically to critique surveillance practices.

        2. “All I ha$#&@$*”: The garbled text could symbolize censorship, either as a joke or to imply that the user feels restricted in what they can say. It might also represent frustration with being unable to fully express their thoughts.

        3. “This user is fully supporting the actions of the government and the Corporate Congress”: This part seems to mock the idea of blind loyalty to government and corporate power. The term “Corporate Congress” is likely a critique of the perceived influence of corporations on politics, suggesting that elected officials serve corporate interests rather than the public.

        4. “Long live Elon”: This could be a genuine expression of admiration for Elon Musk, a polarizing figure who is often associated with technological innovation and corporate power. Alternatively, it might be sarcastic, poking fun at the cult-like following Musk has among some people.

        5. Overall Tone: The comment seems to blend sincerity with irony, possibly critiquing government-corporate collusion, surveillance, and blind loyalty to powerful figures like Elon Musk. The garbled text adds an element of absurdity, making it unclear whether the user is serious or mocking these ideas.

        In summary, the comment is likely a satirical or critical take on issues like surveillance, corporate influence in politics, and the idolization of tech billionaires. The tone suggests skepticism or cynicism rather than genuine support.

        [end of analysis]