4chan founder Chris Poole stated that Jeffrey Epstein had no involvement in the creation of the far-right message board /pol/, according to The Verge. Poole, who founded the platform, expressed regret over his encounters with Epstein. This revelation comes as the corporate world continues to grapple with the fallout from the latest release of Epstein files, as reported by Fortune.
The files, released by the U.S. Justice Department, have revealed connections between the disgraced financier and various members of the business elite, spanning Hollywood, New York, and Dubai, according to Fortune. Boards and business leaders are now facing difficult decisions regarding executives who maintained close relationships with Epstein, even after his 2008 conviction for sex crimes. The key questions being asked include: "Who knew what, when? Did an executive commit a crime or just exhibit bad judgement?" Fortune noted.
Meanwhile, the tech world is also making headlines in other areas. Jake Paul, who endorsed Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, crossed paths with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at Trump's second inauguration, according to Fortune. Paul, a successful YouTuber turned boxer, discussed social media with Altman at the event. Paul was ranked third on Forbes Top Creators list last year, with earnings of about $50 million.
In other news, Jim O'Neill, the US deputy health secretary, discussed his plans to increase human healthspan through longevity-focused research supported by ARPA-H, according to MIT Technology Review. O'Neill oversees a department with a budget of over a trillion dollars and signed the decision memorandum on the US's new vaccine schedule.
Finally, MIT Technology Review also highlighted the reality of heists, noting that they are not like the movies. Technical countermeasures are rarely a problem, and high-tech gadgets are rarely a solution. The main barrier to entry is usually a literal barrier to entry, like a locked door.
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