Pavel Durov, the co-founder of Telegram, has been a prominent figure in the tech world since he launched the platform in 2013. With a focus on privacy and freedom, Telegram quickly gained popularity, reaching 950 million users by 2022. Durov’s background in launching VKontakte (VK) and his experiences with the Russian security services shaped his
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is currently facing legal issues after being arrested by French police at an airport near Paris. The Franco-Russian billionaire, aged 39, was detained at Le Bourget airport on Saturday evening. This arrest comes in relation to alleged offenses linked to his messaging app, including fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organized crime, and
The National Labor Relations Board recently issued a decision stating that workers at a company contracted to deliver packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant itself. This ruling came following accusations by delivery workers who claimed Amazon unlawfully refused to recognize their decision to unionize and failed to negotiate with the union
The US Department of Justice, along with eight US states, recently filed a civil lawsuit against Texas-based RealPage, a property management software company. The lawsuit alleges that RealPage employs algorithms to enable collusion among landlords, which ultimately harms renters across various US markets. According to the Department of Justice, RealPage has a monopoly over commercial
The recent civil lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice against RealPage, a Texas-based firm specializing in commercial revenue management software for landlords, sheds light on the allegations of market manipulation within the rental housing industry. The lawsuit claims that RealPage’s algorithm effectively facilitates coordination among landlords by providing suggested pricing based on rental
The Chinese government recently expressed its dissatisfaction with the European Union’s decision to impose tariffs on electric vehicle imports. A Ministry of Commerce spokesperson accused the EU of reaching biased conclusions regarding China’s subsidies for its electric vehicle industry. The spokesperson emphasized China’s commitment to defending the rights and interests of Chinese companies and announced
OpenAI recently announced a significant partnership with Condé Nast, in which the artificial intelligence company’s products, including ChatGPT and SearchGPT, will now be able to showcase content from multiple well-known publications, such as Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, and Vanity Fair, among others. This collaboration aims to provide users with faster access to information and
A recent ruling by a US judge has labeled Google as a monopoly, signaling that the tech giant has been using its dominant position in the market to solidify its status further. This decision aligns with the European Commission’s approach towards regulating tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. The acknowledgment that companies like Google
Epic Games, the mastermind behind the global phenomenon Fortnite, has taken a bold step by launching its very own app store. This move allows users to bypass the established stores of tech giants Apple and Google, marking a significant shift in the mobile gaming industry. After years of legal battles and advocacy efforts, Epic Games
A team of computer scientists recently made a troubling discovery regarding the vulnerability of wireless gear-shifting systems in high-end bikes to cybersecurity attacks. These systems, which are designed to provide riders with better control over their bikes, have been found to be at risk of exploitation. The Potential Impact According to researchers from the University