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Metsola wants probe into MEP Kartheiser's meetings with Russian officials

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has requested an investigation into Luxembourg MEP Fernand Kartheiser's meetings with Russian officials. Kartheiser, previously removed from his group over a Moscow trip, has held video calls and visited Russia, participating in the St Petersburg Economic Forum. Metsola cited concerns that these actions could misrepresent the Parliament's stance and potentially breach the code of conduct regarding disclosure and reputation.

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Tencent Opens WeChat to AI Agents to Retain Users

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Tencent Opens WeChat to AI Agents to Retain Users

Tencent is integrating WeChat with smartphone AI assistants from major Chinese phone makers like Huawei and Xiaomi. This move aims to keep its 1.4 billion users engaged by allowing voice commands for messaging and calls within the app, reversing past restrictions.

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Discord Voice and Video Calls Now End-to-End Encrypted

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5/19/2026AI summary

Discord Voice and Video Calls Now End-to-End Encrypted

Discord has implemented end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls, excluding stage channels, enhancing user privacy. This move contrasts with platforms like Meta and TikTok, but aligns with Apple's recent encryption of RCS messages.

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Discord enables end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls

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5/19/2026AI summary

Discord enables end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls

Discord has activated end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls, enhancing user privacy by ensuring only participants can access conversations. This feature was rolled out to all users on Monday.

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5/8/2026

Everybody wants to rule the AI world

Sometimes, companies pick CEOs based on carefully laid succession plans designed to maximize investor confidence and future performance. Other times, apparently, companies pick CEOs based on a bunch of video calls while the current CEO is texting the former CEO about who the new CEO even is. Such was the story of The Blip, the […]

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X Launches XChat Standalone Messaging App for iOS

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X Launches XChat Standalone Messaging App for iOS

X has launched XChat, a standalone messaging app for iOS, allowing users to message, share files, and make audio/video calls. The app features end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages, and screenshot blocking, with no ads or tracking. The launch represents a strategic shift from Elon Musk's original 'everything app' vision toward offering multiple dedicated apps through xAI. X is also shutting down its Communities feature, directing users to XChat.

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X Launches Standalone Messaging App XChat to Public

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4/24/2026AI summary

X Launches Standalone Messaging App XChat to Public

X launched its standalone messaging app XChat to the public on Friday, initially on iOS. The app enables messaging, file sharing, audio/video calls, and group chats with privacy features including message editing, disappearing messages, and end-to-end encryption. The launch marks a strategic shift from Elon Musk's 'everything app' vision toward offering separate dedicated apps through xAI.

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Iranians travel to Turkey to bypass government internet blackout

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World·4/22/2026AI summary

Iranians travel to Turkey to bypass government internet blackout

Iranians are traveling to Turkey to access the global internet, as the Iranian government has implemented a near-total blackout following recent military strikes. Citizens report being unable to communicate with family or access critical information.

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