Tag Archives: NYT

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight

The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight

Apple and Nvidia in Talks to Invest in OpenAI

Led by the investment firm Thrive Capital, the new deal would value the artificial intelligence start-up at over $100 billion.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Apple and Nvidia in Talks to Invest in OpenAI

Brazil Threatens to Ban Elon Musk’s X

The country’s Supreme Court gave the service 24 hours to name a legal representative in Brazil or face suspension.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Brazil Threatens to Ban Elon Musk’s X

California Legislature Approves A.I. Safety Bill

Gov. Gavin Newsom must now decide whether to sign into law the fiercely debated legislation.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on California Legislature Approves A.I. Safety Bill

OpenAI Eyes $100 Billion Valuation

While some young A.I. companies have struggled to compete with the tech industry’s giants, OpenAI has been rapidly expanding.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on OpenAI Eyes $100 Billion Valuation

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France

Pavel Durov, who was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform, was also barred from leaving the country.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France

Google Says It Fixed Its A.I. Image Generator

The company will allow users of its Gemini chatbot to create images of people with artificial intelligence after disabling the feature six months ago.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Google Says It Fixed Its A.I. Image Generator

Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

The arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

The Crypto Industry Loudly Defends Telegram’s Pavel Durov

When the messaging app’s founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested, he received a flood of support from a multitrillion-dollar industry that relies on it.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on The Crypto Industry Loudly Defends Telegram’s Pavel Durov

How Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Founder, Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man

Pavel Durov’s anti-establishment streak helped him create one of the world’s biggest online platforms, which emphasizes free speech. It also put a target on his back.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on How Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Founder, Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man