In a move that bucks the entire industry trend, TikTok has confirmed it will not implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct messages on its platform — arguing that E2EE would make users less safe. We break down what’s really going on: the child safety argument, the privacy counterargument, the geopolitical questions surrounding ByteDance, and what it all means for TikTok’s 1 billion+ users. If you use TikTok, this episode is essential listening.
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TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
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