That’s a interesting approach. It kind of backdoors a lot of private communication efforts. I can’t even be sure, if disabling notifications for signal would avoid them from showing up in the database anyways

I haven’t tried it, but NTH on the SmartTube telegram chat recommended https://github.com/webosbrew/youtube-webos

the post already links to a summary, but tl;dr

the state seeks to charge Meta for supporting grooming of minors, because adding chat encryption obstructed law enforcement. Criminalizing the design decision to add encryption might deter all companies.

Some of the most damaging evidence in both trials came from internal company documents where employees raised concerns about safety risks and discussed tradeoffs. […] the rational corporate response is to stop putting anything in writing. Stop doing risk assessments. Stop asking hard questions internally. […] That makes everyone less safe.

In case anyone wonders:

Hans, I want to destroy the Google get the dictionary, Hans

As a new user, I’ll just say thank you

Sadly, I don’t see anything in the article (or those linked from it) regarding why they should avoid Signal specifically. The issues mentioned apply to other messengers as well. This move might just lead to worse alternatives without solving any problem.