The Future of Digital Communication and Privacy

Offered By: TED via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore a thought-provoking TED Talk on digital privacy and communication featuring Will Cathcart, head of WhatsApp. Delve into the importance of encryption in protecting billions of daily messages from external access, including companies and governments. Discover how WhatsApp balances user privacy with the need to prevent misuse for spreading disinformation or criminal activities. Learn about the technological innovations and protocols implemented to safeguard privacy while addressing potential misuse. Gain insights into the relationship between Facebook and WhatsApp, and contemplate the future of technology in digital communication. This timely discussion, recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizes the critical nature of privacy rights in an increasingly digital world.

Syllabus

Intro
The scale of WhatsApp
Balancing privacy and the spread of misinformation
Facebook and WhatsApp
The future of technology

Taught by

TED

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