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The Latest Breaking News from Peter Thiel

Tech oligarchs reshape humanity while billionaires of old seem quaint

From Gates to Musk and Altman, today’s ultra-rich steer AI and tech, raising questions about who decides the future

The Guardian - US

Peter Thiel warned AI is coming for 'math people before word people.' Banks have already said smaller headcounts are possible

Last month, Block announced a 40% cut to its headcount, or about 4,000 jobs, and cited AI models as a top reason.

Fortune

The price to pay — This is why 400+ scientists are calling for a halt to mandatory age verification

The internet gets age-gated, changing how we interact with our favorite apps and websites. While the benefits aren't clear yet, we are losing control of our privacy. Here's what's at stake.

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Peter Thiel Is Dumping Palantir Stock. Should You?

Peter Thiel’s plan to sell $280 million worth of shares has raised investor questions, but analysts largely view it as routine liquidity rather than a negative signal.

Barchart

Do the Epstein files show he was working for Russia or another intelligence agency?

From internet users to US lawmakers, speculation abounds regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to intelligence agencies. Questions about his links to Russian elites have come to the forefront following the release of the latest batch of files.

Euronews

YouTube’s cofounder and former tech boss doesn’t want his kids to watch short videos, warning short-form content 'equates to shorter attention spans'

Steve Chen said companies that distribute short-form video should add safeguards for kids.

Fortune

Forget the STEM safety net. Peter Thiel warns AI is a bigger threat to technical roles than to creative thinkers

A new LinkedIn report supports some of the billionaire’s predictions, showing that job postings mentioning “storytellers” doubled over the past year.

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Discord pushes back global age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparency

Discord is postponing its controversial age verification policy after users of the popular platform for gamers to communicate online expressed strong objections and privacy concerns

The Independent UK

Reddit fined nearly $20 million by UK online privacy regulator for 'using children’s data unlawfully, potentially exposing them to inappropriate and harmful content'

Reddit denies wrongdoing and says it will appeal.

PC Gamer

Discord Severs Persona Links After Peter Thiel-Backed Verification Software's US Surveillance Ties Are Revealed

Discord ends its partnership with Persona after revelations of links to US surveillance infrastructure, raising privacy concerns.

International Business Times UK

Panopticon patch Tuesday: Twitch requires Peter Thiel-funded Persona ID verification for some Affiliates to get their first payouts

I think I'll skip this particular patch.

PC Gamer

Discord distances itself from Peter Thiel–backed verification software after its code was found on a U.S. government server

Discord used at least three separate age-verification vendors since October after a third-party vendor breach hit 70,000 users.

Fortune

While Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang enjoys an over $150 billion net worth, his fellow cofounder Curtis Priem sold out in 2006—and missed out on $600 billion

Nvidia cofounder Curtis Priem sold his 13% stake by 2006—but if he hadn’t, he’d be the second-richest man alive.

Fortune

Peter Thiel and other tech billionaires are publicly shielding their children from the products that made them rich

As governments race to restrict minors’ social media use, the tech billionaires who built the platforms are imposing strict screen limits at home.

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Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein says Peter Thiel is wrong: College is worth it because it makes you a 'complete person'

Former Goldman Sachs boss Lloyd Blankfein hit back at tech leaders who say the degree is dead: Attending college is actually one of the best ways to open doors and grow confidence.

The Guardian - US

Texas congressional candidate with extremist views backed by hard-right donors

After tech billionaire Peter Thiel and others donated to Jace Yarbrough’s campaign, Donald Trump endorsed him

Windows Central

Is it time to leave Discord? We asked Windows Central readers as the platform faces severe backlash over age verification — and ties to Peter Thiel

We asked you if Discord's latest decisions have crossed a red line, and the answer is clear.

The Guardian - US

Palantir moves headquarters to Miami amid tech’s growing retreat to Florida

Data analytics firm moves from Denver after about six years and joins host of businesses relocating to south Florida

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The Times of India

“Show me one receipt”: Streamer Clavicular walks out after Mika raises Peter Thiel funding rumors during $15000 interview

Reporter Mika says she paid $15,000 to interview streamer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters. The interview ended after she asked about rumors linking him to investor Peter Thiel. Both accused each other online. Mika demanded proof of funding claims. No verified evidence currently shows financial ties between Peters…

The Guardian - US

California’s billionaires pour cash into elections as big tech seeks new allies

As Gavin Newsom departs, ultra-wealthy flex wealth and influence to fight regulation and keep the boom going

PC Gamer

Oh, good: Discord's age verification rollout has ties to Palantir co-founder and panopticon architect Peter Thiel

Discord is "experimenting" with an age authentication vendor whose major investors include Thiel's Founders Fund.

The Guardian - US

The Epstein files reveal that a vast global conspiracy actually exists – sort of

The documents confirm what many have long assumed: elites live by their own special rules and codes of immunity

The Times of India

Nick Fuentes says he can eat butter chicken but not what JD Vance wants him to: 'Save it for your Indian festival'

The JD Vance versus Nick Fuentes battle resumed as the vice president reaffirmed his stance on Fuentes and groypers and said anyone who attacks his family, whatever side they are on, is on the opposite side of Vance. Fuentes was quick to reply and said Vance is off to a…

Fortune

Peter Thiel warns the Antichrist and apocalypse are linked to the ‘end of modernity’ currently happening—and cites Greta Thunberg as a driving example

The Gen Z Swedish climate activist is a legionnaire of the Antichrist, Thiel claims, a “Luddite” who wants to halt technological progress in its tracks.

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn

Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information

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