Julian Assange (WikiLeaks)

Julian Assange is an Australian journalist and computer programmer known for founding WikiLeaks in 2006, a platform that anonymously publishes classified information from whistleblowers. WikiLeaks gained global attention in 2010 when it released a vast trove of U.S. diplomatic cables and military documents, sparking debates about government transparency, privacy, and security. Assange has been a controversial figure, facing legal challenges, including extradition requests related to sexual assault allegations and his role in leaking classified materials. His supporters view him as a champion of free speech, while critics accuse him of jeopardizing national security.