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Explore a critical DEF CON 31 conference talk examining the ongoing global legislative battles against encryption, particularly focusing on recent U.S. Senate proposals that pose significant risks to companies providing encrypted messaging services. Learn about the evolution of government efforts to compromise encryption compared to previous "Encryption Wars," understand the current political climate in Washington D.C. regarding encryption legislation like EARN IT and STOP CSAM Act, and discover how the FBI is intensifying its anti-encryption stance. Gain valuable insights into the technology community's resistance efforts and discover actionable ways for technologists to protect encryption and its users. Delve into how these proposed laws, introduced under the premise of preventing child exploitation, could fundamentally alter the landscape of secure communications and digital privacy.