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[Facebook] Messenger is finally getting end-to-end encryption by default - The Verge (www.theverge.com)
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

I believe it, but only as a cost saving measure. By enabling e2ee they can wiggle out of having to deal with warrants and the government. It's about reducing the burden on their data retention and reporting teams.