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💡 Over 500 cryptographers oppose European "chat control" in messengers

⚖️ The EU's new bill to combat CSAM materials has become a flashpoint for two key principles: protecting the vulnerable and the right to privacy. An international group of more than 580 scientists has issued a detailed critique of the proposed measures, highlighting their technical flaws and massive risks to digital freedoms. In their view, attempting to solve one problem creates many others on a far larger scale.

🔍 The main target of criticism is the "on-device scanning" system, which experts compare to forcibly installed spyware. They emphasize that unlike antivirus software, where the user makes the decision, this would involve automatic data transmission to the state. Detection technologies (both hash-based and AI-driven) are highly unreliable, and any system that weakens encryption instantly becomes the prime target for hackers and foreign intelligence agencies, putting everyone's security at risk—including that of the politicians themselves.

📝 Instead of risky tech experiments, the letter's authors propose focusing on proven alternatives. This includes investments in education, psychological support for victims, and improving handling of existing reports. The scientists urge lawmakers to engage in open dialogue and pursue balanced policies that address CSAM without creating infrastructure for global surveillance or undermining the foundations of national security.

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