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Why the world needs WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange talks about how the controversial website operates.
Last Modified: 26 Jul 2010 12:31

The controversial website WikiLeaks collects and posts highly classified documents and videos.

Founder Julian Assange, who is reportedly being sought for questioning by US authorities, talks to TED's Chris Anderson about how the site operates, what it has accomplished and what drives him.

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