4chan founder Chris Poole stated he regrets his past encounters with Jeffrey Epstein, denying any connection between Epstein and the creation of the far-right message board /pol/, according to The Verge. This statement comes as the tech world continues to grapple with the fallout from Epstein's actions and their potential influence on various online communities.
Poole's comments, reported by The Verge, addressed the timing of his interactions with Epstein and the subsequent launch of /pol/, a board that became a breeding ground for QAnon and white supremacist ideologies. The Verge reported that Poole expressed his regret over the association.
In other news, the private equity firm RZC Investments, funded by Walmart heirs Tom and Steuart Walton, has paused new investments, according to Fortune. A spokesperson confirmed the pause, and the firm is reconsidering its future structure. RZC, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, focuses on investments in outdoor companies. One of the firm's partners, Don Huffner, left last year and is in the process of relinquishing his board seats, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Meanwhile, the tech industry is experiencing rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. OpenAI and Anthropic recently launched new coding models, GPT-5.3-Codex and Claude Opus 4.6, respectively, which are revolutionizing the field, according to Fortune. These models demonstrated significant improvements in coding capabilities, allowing them to write, test, and debug code with minimal human intervention. Opus 4.6 even introduced autonomous AI agent teams that can tackle complex projects simultaneously.
In a separate development, Discord's age verification rollout has ties to Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, according to Hacker News. This connection raises questions about the potential use of data and surveillance in the platform's verification process.
Finally, a recent article in MIT Technology Review examined the myth of the high-tech heist. The article highlighted that while movies often portray heists as complex operations involving advanced technology, in reality, the main barriers to entry in criminal activities are often more basic, such as physical security measures.
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