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Sep 2024
19m 8s

Telegram and X expose tech platforms’ ne...

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The arrest of Pavel Durov, founder of the controversial messaging app, and the ban of X in Brazil shows state officials are not afraid to intervene in Big Tech. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate what it means and how CEOs should manage the threat. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data pro ... Show More
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