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https://www.city-journal.org/article...-maher-problem

The article highlights potential conflicts of interest involving Signal's chairperson, Katherine Maher, who has a history of working with U.S. government-backed organizations and advocating for online censorship. This background, combined with Signal's origins and funding connections to U.S. intelligence, raises concerns about the app's independence and reliability as a secure communication tool. The presence of Maher and other ideologically aligned individuals in leadership positions suggests that Signal may not be as free from government influence as it claims to be, prompting caution among its users.