Signal Is More Than Encrypted Messaging. Under Meredith Whittaker, It’s Out to Prove Surveillance Capitalism Wrong

Signal has evolved from a small encryption app into a mainstream secure communication platform under the leadership of Meredith Whittaker, a prominent tech critic. Whittaker aims to keep Signal independent and sustainable without compromising privacy, emphasizing its role as a nonprofit alternative to the surveillance-driven business models of Big Tech. Her leadership reflects a different approach from the traditional Silicon Valley model, seeking support and growth while maintaining its core values of privacy and security.