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by kortilla 1769 days ago
> The paper won't help NCMEC, ICACs, or related law enforcement. It won't help victims.

But it will help all of society by preventing a backdoor from gaining a foothold. If the technology is shown to be ineffective it will help pressure Apple to remove this super dangerous tool.

Once a technical capability is there, governments will force Apple to use it for compliance. It won’t be long before pictures of Winnie the Pooh will be flagged in China.

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OP knows that, and is acting accordingly.

They enjoy being “unquestionable”/above being audited.