Tag Archives: Wired

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest Linked to Sweeping Criminal Investigation

French authorities detained Durov to question him as part of a probe into a wide range of alleged violations—including money laundering and CSAM—but it remains unclear if he will face charges.

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Israel Is Buying Google Ads to Discredit the UN’s Top Gaza Aid Agency

The UNRWA calls Israel’s strategy of promoting alleged misinformation “destructive.”

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‘Should Art Be Regulated by the SEC?’: NFT Artists’ New Lawsuit Seeks Answers

At issue is whether digital collectibles can be considered a security. “What the SEC has done directly affects my ability to make a living,” one plaintiff says.

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Pavel Durov’s Arrest Leaves Telegram Hanging in the Balance

Durov has reportedly been detained in France over Telegram’s alleged failure to adequately moderate illegal content on the messaging app. His arrest sparked backlash and left some associates asking, what now?

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Will the ‘Car-Free’ Los Angeles Olympics Work?

Organizers of the 2028 Summer Games will attempt to re-create the city’s public transport heyday of the early 20th century, but ousting the car—even for just a few weeks—will be costly.

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The Apartment Rental Market Is Rigged by Algorithms, a DOJ Lawsuit Alleges

The US Department of Justice claims that a company called RealPage is responsible for price-fixing across millions of apartment rental units nationwide.

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Crypto’s Shiny New Political Machine

Despite its comparatively small size and the continued absence of any obvious mainstream utility, the crypto industry is hurling more money than any other at the US general election.

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A Popular iOS Illustration App Is Saying No to Generative AI

“I really fucking hate generative AI,” says Procreate CEO James Cuda, who believes the technology is “ripping the humanity out of things.”

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How Much Will It Cost to Charge Your Electric Car? It’s Complicated

EV drivers in the US need to get out of that gas station car mindset.

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This Political Startup Wants to Help Progressives Win … With AI-Generated Ads

BattlegroundAI promises to make life easier for overstretched and underfunded campaigns. No MAGA types allowed.

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