Writing about AI, Big Tech, startups, Telegram, and internet culture since 2022. Based in Dubai, I follow MENA tech and the global AI companies shaping, selling, and arguing over the future.
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OpenAI is rolling out a new safety feature in ChatGPT called Trusted Contact, which allows adult users to designate someone who can be notified if the system detects signs of a serious mental health crisis.
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A 2026 guide to the six most reliable signs that someone has blocked you on Telegram, with a step-by-step verification method that works on any device.
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Telegram has released a new update that introduces custom styles for its AI message editor, upgraded poll tools, and free business bots.
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Google is updating its AI Search features to surface firsthand advice from public online discussions, including forums and social media, inside its AI-generated answers.
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Children in the UK have found simple ways to bypass online age verification systems, in some cases using nothing more than drawn-on moustaches.
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As the Musk v. Altman trial enters its second week in Oakland, attention has turned to a post on OpenAI's website titled "The truth about Elon Musk and OpenAI", in which the company defends itself against the lawsuit in unusually personal terms.
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Master Telegram link sharing in 2026. Create secure profile, group, and channel links with step-by-step instructions, QR codes, and privacy tips.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its eligibility rules, making it explicit that AI-generated performances and writing cannot win an Oscar.
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John Ternus plans to significantly reshape the company’s financial strategy.
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Google is considering adding ads to its Gemini app in the future.
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Sony has denied claims that gamers will need to go online every 30 days to verify their game licences.
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The European Union has officially required manufacturers to fit new laptops drawing up to 100W with a USB-C charging port.