Famous people who use GrapheneOS

djl1fthd0 I would argue that much of their value is hinged precisely on NOT being private. Many of these people directly benefit (financially, at least) from the constant surveillance of their lives.

Roger

I don't know any A-listers who share their location 24/7, or their keyboard history, or their search history with the public. And if I'm on their security or legal team, I'd make sure Google doesn't know any more than the public.

djl1fthd0 I'd like to know what tech consultants are telling A-Listers about mass surveillance

Nothing. Such people don't hire an actual 'techie' rather an overpriced people who know enough to handle an iPhone. And that's exactly what they're being told, use an iPhone.

I can’t imagine any GrapheneOS user caring whether or not any “celebrities” use it.

Does that somehow increase its “value” in the eyes of some?

ardaebert Not exactly. GrapheneOS primarily focuses on security. While there is some overlap, there isn't a significant practical reason for the average person to hide the OS they're running.

Blastoidea I can’t imagine any GrapheneOS user caring whether or not any “celebrities” use it.

Does that somehow increase its “value” in the eyes of some?

Not really, but it's just slightly interesting.

the word "celebrities" acts like a VPN kill switch for me.

area51

For me, it’s right up there with the word “influencer”.

Both make me want to gag.

I don't personally care that much about any celebrities using GOS. However, if some reasonably well known people started talking about using GOS, that might help us convince the developers of more apps to whitelist GOS from Play Integrity checks

ardaebert Privacy against the usual surveillance by tech companies is not hurt by talking to others about GrapheneOS, is it?

If it helps privacy awareness is to become more mainstream, I'm all for famous people talking about it, even if personally I don't like the concept of famous people influencing others.