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The Wiretap: How Law Enforcement Took Control Of The Dark Web’s ‘Gmail’
The Darknet Mail Exchange was secretly taken over by Dutch cops.
30 Under 30 Europe Technology 2025: The Young Innovators Shaping The AI Revolution At Breakneck Speed
The 2025 Forbes U30 Europe Technology list features founders like Black Forest Labs’ Frederic Boesel and Jonas Muller, who are advancing AI, alongside innovators like Vivenu’s Simon Hennes, who’s transforming event ticketing with tech-first solutions.
Pedophiles Are Using AI To Turn Children’s Social Media Photos Into CSAM
If you’re putting pictures of your children on social media, there’s an increasing risk AI will be used to turn them into sexual abuse material.
The Wiretap: Plagued By Child Predators, Former $200 Million Whisper App Has Disappeared
Whisper was once a darling of the Silicon Valley social boom. Not any more.
This $1 Billion Cyber Startup Stops Employees From Leaking Vital Data To AI
Cyberhaven, which just raised $100 million at a $1 billion valuation, offers AI tools designed to prevent employees from putting proprietary information into tools like ChatGPT.