Open Source Audio Editor Audacity Responds to Spyware Claims

Anyone deciding to download the free and open-source audio editor Audacity is being warned that the software may now be classified as spyware due to

ISSUE No. 105 - July 7, 2021

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Open Source Audio Editor Audacity Responds to Spyware Claims Anyone deciding to download the free and open-source audio editor Audacity is being warned that the software may now be classified as spyware due to recent updates to its privacy policy. Muse Group, the owner of Audacity, recently responded to these claims with a clarification of their privacy policy. Follow the discussion on Slashdot.org

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