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> 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.



OP knows that, and is acting accordingly.

They enjoy being “unquestionable”/above being audited.




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