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Pavel Durov: The "Web-Totem," an Architect of Telegram and VK
Pavel Durov, the visionary behind VK and Telegram, is celebrated for his staunch defense of freedom, sometimes likened to the real-life Neo from The Matrix. Known for what some fans claim is the best-looking torso on the internet, Durov began his tech journey as a university student in 2006 and has since amassed a fortune of $15.5 billion. How AI and Blockchain Can Help Save Endangered Animals
News about people hunting or selling endangered animals pops up every day, despite warnings. Business Insider researched what species are available to buy online. Shockingly, they found squirrel monkeys, exotic birds, several species of turtles, and many other animals listed on Facebook. These animals were available for purchase within just 20 minutes. 
On April 12th, a former senior security engineer for a major international tech company was sentenced to three years in prison. His crimes involved the hacking of two decentralized cryptoexchanges, as well as the theft of over $12 million in digital assets. 
WhiteBIT: A Partner of Paris Blockchain Week and Token2049 Dubai
In April, the tech landscape will be marked by two pivotal events: the Paris Blockchain Week and Token2049 Dubai. These forums are renowned for shaping the Web3 trends for the year. WhiteBIT, a crypto exchange with Ukrainian origins, joins as a partner for both esteemed gatherings. 
OpenAI, a leading developer in artificial intelligence, achieved an annual revenue exceeding $2 billion, driven by the immense popularity of its ChatGPT application. This achievement positions the tech startup as one of the fastest-growing companies ever. Some Microsoft investors are optimistic, forecasting that revenues could double by the end of 2025 due to strong business demand. 
Rust: Review of the Programming Language
The Rust programming language has been widely adopted by tech companies. In 2023, Microsoft announced rewriting core Windows libraries in Rust, and Google has been using Rust in its Android code. Rust is the core language of Solana, Polkadot, Near, and many other blockchains. Why is the language popular, and what is it used for? Read on to find out. 
Artificial intelligence developers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Stability AI, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have pledged to bolster security measures to protect children during the development and deployment of AI models. This effort is spearheaded by the nonprofits All Tech Is Human and Thorn, dedicated to child safety. 
South Korean tech behemoth Samsung Electronics is setting its sights on surpassing Taiwanese chip titan TSMC and becoming the first to manufacture chips using 2-nanometer technology in the US. In pursuit of this goal, Samsung is channeling approximately $40 billion into research and the modernization of its Texas facility, projecting to outpace its rival by two years. Jensen Huang: The Rock Star CEO of Tech
Wearing his signature black leather jacket, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang (full name Jen Hsun Huang) is at the forefront of the AI revolution. According to Mark Zuckerberg, “He’s like Taylor Swift, but for tech.” The famous CEO founded NVIDIA at 30 and has successfully led it into the third most valuable company in the world. 
Alaska's approach to wildlife management at Fairbanks International Airport now includes a high-tech solution: a robot dog from Boston Dynamics named Aurora by the airport's crew. Over the next few months, this robotic canine will be put to the test, chasing away birds and smaller animals from the runways. 
