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A lover of books, and all things fantasy. I write things people read on the internet for a living.

Russia Launches Terror Probe Into Telegram CEO Durov In Criminal Case

March 1, 2026

Russia has opened a criminal investigation into Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, accusing him of enabling terrorist-related content. Telegram has resisted removing content flagged as extremist, prompting ongoing operational restrictions, while Durov maintains the platform meets moderation standards. The case underscores global tensions between online

AI·Community

OpenAI Debated Police Call Before Canada Mass Shooting Suspect Chats Online

February 23, 2026

OpenAI reportedly debated alerting Canadian authorities after detecting violent chats from Jesse Van Rootselaar, an 18-year-old later accused of killing eight people. Beyond ChatGPT, her online activity included a Roblox mass-shooting simulation and posts on Reddit. The incidents have raised broader concerns about AI safety, mental health risks, and the need for stronger safeguards.

February 23, 2026

Lagarde Exit Talk Sparks Uncertainty Over ECB Digital Euro Future

ECB President Christine Lagarde is reportedly considering an early exit, potentially before

February 23, 2026

Binance Founder Zhao Says Lack of Privacy Hampers Crypto Payments Growth

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao said the lack of privacy in on-chain transactions

AI·Technology

OpenAI Policy VP Fired After Dispute Over Adult Mode Feature

OpenAI’s former VP of product policy, Ryan Beiermeister, was reportedly fired after opposing ChatGPT’s upcoming “adult mode” feature. The company plans to

February 12, 2026

Policy·Regulation

CFTC Opens Door for National Trust Banks to Issue Stablecoins

The CFTC updated its guidance to officially allow national trust banks to issue payment stablecoins, expanding the definition under the GENIUS Act

February 9, 2026

AI·Future Tech·Technology

SpaceX Buys Musk’s xAI to Power Bold Plan for Data Centers in Space

SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk’s AI company xAI, merging space technology and artificial intelligence. The goal is to create space-based data centers

February 5, 2026

Community·Policy·Regulation

Judge Allows Insider Trading Lawsuit Against Coinbase Execs

A Delaware judge has allowed a shareholder lawsuit against Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and board member Marc Andreessen to proceed, alleging they

February 2, 2026

AI·Technology

ChatGPT Model Found Referencing Elon Musk’s Grokipedia in Responses

OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT model has started citing Grokipedia, Elon Musk’s AI-powered encyclopedia. While the citations mainly appear on obscure topics, experts warn

January 26, 2026

AI·Community

OpenAI Introduces Age Prediction on ChatGPT to Strengthen Youth Safety

OpenAI is introducing an age-prediction feature for ChatGPT to identify users under 18 and automatically apply enhanced safety protections. The system analyzes

January 24, 2026

Community·Defi·Policy·Regulation

Coinbase CEO Pushes Back on White House Clash Claims Over CLARITY Act

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong denied reports of a conflict with the White House over the CLARITY Act, emphasizing ongoing constructive discussions. The

January 19, 2026