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Elon Musk ignores French summons to answer questions in probe into X

Elon Musk failed to appear at a Paris hearing on Monday as part of an investigation into his social media platform X. The probe centres on allegations that the platform and its AI chatbot Grok have been used to disseminate child sexual abuse material.

Radio France Internationale

EU age verification app can be hacked in 2 minutes, says Telegram founder

Pavel Durov describes new app as a ‘surveillance tool’

The Independent UK

Telegram CEO urges Russians to 'stock up' on VPNs as the platform gets an anti-censorship boost

With Telegram connectivity in Russia dropping to just 5% last Friday, Pavel Durov has announced a major upgrade to the app's anti-censorship protocols. However, reliable VPNs remain a vital lifeline for users. Here's everything we know.

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'Your Nudes Are Safe With Us': Telegram CEO Hits Back In WhatsApp Privacy Row — But Is It True?

Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov said that WhatsApp's 'E2E encryption by default' claims is a 'giant consumer fraud' despite his app facing mounting criticism for allowing the non-consensual sharing of intimate content.

International Business Times UK

Are WhatsApp Messages Really End-To-End Encrypted? Elon Musk Says No — X Chat, Telegram Emerge Favourites

A US class-action suit against Meta has renewed scrutiny of WhatsApp's privacy record, with Telegram and Elon Musk's X Chat drawing fresh attention.

International Business Times UK

Russia opens criminal case into Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Claim of ‘abetting terrorist activities’ comes as Kremlin attempts to steer users on to state-controlled app

The Guardian - UK

Russia opens criminal case against Telegram's Durov for 'promoting terrorism,' reports say

Russia has opened a terrorism-related criminal case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov amid new blocks on the app and a push for a state-controlled alternative, according to Russian state media reports.

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Telegram might be fully blocked in Russia. Question is, when will it happen?

Russian authorities are denying media reports of plans to fully block Telegram from 1 April, noting that no decisions have been made on the matter yet. For many Russians, this sounds like an indirect confirmation of further digital isolation and stricter Internet censorship.

Euronews

Russia moves to block WhatsApp after introducing Telegram restrictions

Critics and rights groups say the measures are a clear attempt by the Kremlin to expand surveillance and tighten control over internet use, amid a broad crackdown on dissent during the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Euronews

Telegram CEO condemns new restrictions in Russia as citizens turn to VPNs to bypass the blocks

Russia begins disrupting access to Telegram, but users are fighting back. Find out why VPN demand is spiking and what it means for the future of Russian internet censorship.

TechRadar

Russia restricts Telegram over alleged law breaches as it supports state-backed rival

Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor said it would "continue to introduce phased restrictions" on Telegram over legal violations.

Euronews

Spain's Prime Minister hits back at Telegram founder Pavel Durov over 'lies' about internet law

The founder of Telegram forwarded a message through the app's official channel, disagreeing with the announcement to restrict algorithms.

Euronews

Spain hits back at Pavel Durov over mass Telegram post on social media ban plan

Founder’s extraordinary intervention has laid bare rising tensions between European governments and tech firms

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia

Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns.

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Chinese billionaire who has fathered more than 100 children hopes to have dozens of U.S.-born boys to one day take over his business

Xu Bo, the founder of one of China’s largest mobile gaming companies, is looking to have “50 high-quality sons” in the U.S. to take over his billion-dollar empire.

The Guardian - UK

Biography aims to fill gaps in story of ultra-libertarian Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Like many of his US counterparts, the Russian science prodigy turned hugely successful ‘digital populist’ has a deep suspicion of government constraint

Euronews

Candace Owens says Macrons ordered her assassination, but provides no evidence

Amid a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens for claiming that the French First Lady is a man, the far-right commentator is now alleging that the Macrons want her dead.

International Business Times UK

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Claims France and Macron Could Be Tied to Charlie Kirk's Shocking Death

Telegram chief Pavel Durov fuels controversy by suggesting France and President Macron could be linked to Charlie Kirk's killing. Here is how the claims escalated and why they have shaken global politics.

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‘May I meet you?’ is just the latest in horrible dating advice from billionaires

Bill Ackman thinks his pickup line could aid population rates. Given the track record of the mega-rich, it may do the opposite

Benzinga

Anthony Scaramucci Says TON Token Offers Indirect Bet On Telegram's Ecosystem, Could Hit $10 In Contrarian Play Challenging Visa, PayPal

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said investing in TON (CRYPTO: TON) represents an indirect bet on Telegram, since the messaging platform isn't publicly listed.

TechRadar

Iran’s "VPN mafia" blamed for delays on the lifting of Telegram ban – here's what we know

While reports suggested Iran is ready to lift the ban, Durov's platform remains restricted. An Iranian lawmaker said the VPN industry is to blame this time.

Geekflare

Telegram Launches Cocoon: Decentralized AI Powered by TON Blockchain

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has announced a new initiative called Cocoon. It is a decentralised AI compute network built on the TON (The Open

Euronews

Putin's secret terror in Germany: How Russia recruits its agents, one click at a time

Russian intelligence services are using Telegram, among other social media platforms, to recruit so-called "low-level agents" in Germany for small acts of sabotage, surveillance or provocation. Even a simple click or like can put users on the radar of Moscow's intelligence agencies.

Benzinga

Block's CTO Says 'Perfect Code Doesn't Make A Great Product, Solving Real Problems Does' — Cites YouTube's Success Over Google Video

Block Inc.‘s (NYSE:XYZ) Chief Technology Officer Dhanji Prasanna challenged one of software engineering's core beliefs, arguing that clean, elegant code doesn't guarantee success in solving real problems for users.

Benzinga

Pavel Durov Recently Revealed That Bitcoin, Not Telegram, 'Funded' His Lifestyle And Helped Him Stay 'Afloat': 'I Believe In This Thing'

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has amassed a multibillion-dollar fortune, but few know it was largely made possible by his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investments.

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