The Transcription Apps Raising Privacy Red Flags
For many journalists, keeping information confidential and sources protected is a vital part of the job.
It's not uncommon for reporters to use encrypted messaging apps, like Signal, to prevent sources being discovered by those who don't want information made public.
But one service that's become an important tool for journalists, Otter, may have vulnerabilities that are being overlooked.
Read Phelim Kine's story on Otter for Politico.
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Bitcoin miners revived a dying coal plant – then CO2 emissions soared. (The Guardian)