Private Communication, Human Agency, and Trust (Whittaker, Cukier) | DLD25

Meredith Whittaker, Signal Foundation Kenneth Cukier, The Economist In this thought-provoking DLD25 conversation, Meredith Whittaker, President of the Signal Foundation, and Kenneth Cukier of The Economist discuss the critical importance of privacy, end-to-end encryption, and trust in today’s digital world. Whittaker highlights the dangers of surveillance and data exploitation, referencing events like the “Salt Typhoon” hack, which exposed vulnerabilities in government-mandated backdoors. She explains why Signal, as a non-profit dedicated to private communication, is vital infrastructure for protecting human agency, free expression, and dignity in an age of pervasive surveillance. The discussion also explores the tension between privacy and the profit-driven surveillance models of Big Tech, the challenges of funding secure, open-source technologies, and the broader movement toward building a future where communication and innovation respect individual rights. This session is a must-watch for anyone concerned about cybersecurity, digital rights, and the future of secure communication. #DLD25 #Privacy #Encryption #Signal #Cybersecurity #Surveillance #DigitalRights #Trust Discover inspiring talks from past DLD Conferences and catch the highlights on the this channel. Stay updated with thought leaders, groundbreaking ideas, and key moments from our events! For news, upcoming events and more interesting topics make sure to also visit: DLD Website: https://dld-conference.com DLD on LinkedIn:   / dld-conference   DLD on Instagram:   / dldconference   DLD on Twitter:   / dldconference   DLD on Facebook:   / dldconference