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John Oliver Explains the FBI vs. Apple Encryption Battle [Video]

John Oliver Explains the FBI vs. Apple Encryption Battle [Video]

Posted March 14, 2016 at 2:42pm by
Comedian John Oliver has published a detailed and humorous overview of the encryption battle between the FBI and Apple.

Strong encryption poses problems for law enforcement, is weakening it worth the risks it presents? It’s…complicated.


Oliver does a good job of summarizing the issue and the risks associated with taking either side. Check out the video below and let us know what you think in the comments!


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Comments (6)
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skylander
skylander - March 15, 2016 at 4:58pm
This video is good and explain very clear. Some might find it not funny. But it's not about comedy but an easy way to explain things to people. He is doing a good job.
Captain Japan
Captain Japan - March 14, 2016 at 10:17pm
Yeah...cuz we need a left-leaning pundit to explain things to us. Very sad. Just crack the terrorist's phone already!!
@evas10n
@evas10n - March 14, 2016 at 4:27pm
Can't view , says uploaded didn't make avaliable in UK! Is it any good or just being silly/petty?
Not funny at all
Not funny at all - March 14, 2016 at 3:12pm
I legit didn't find one of his jokes funny
Me
Me - March 14, 2016 at 6:12pm
not everyone finds british comedy funny, but he is pretty good i think, and so his show, every week he covers huge issue that i think everyone should watch.
Not funny at all
Not funny at all - March 14, 2016 at 6:42pm
Yea completely understandable, thats why I kept watching to hear what he thought about the battle and which side he was on
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