Mikael Thalen
Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.
A sketchy claim Ukraine tried to assassinate Tucker Carlson in Moscow originated on pro-Russian blog
The plot is also being tied to the CIA.
On Feb 27, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Conspiracy theorists think WWII era executive order gives migrants $5k visa gift cards
As you probably guessed, the claim isn’t true.
Elon Musk freaks over Google AI’s ‘woke’ refusal to misgender Caitlyn Jenner to avert nuclear war—doesn’t realize his own bot Grok does the same
He called it ‘extremely alarming.’
On Feb 26, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
‘They’ve crossed the line’: Catturd threatens to sue Google after saying new Gemini AI claims he’s a danger to children
‘Stay tuned.’
‘Literally no amount’: Trump Jr. weighs in pharmaceutical element to Biden’s marriage—and doubts it’s even possible
Trump has thoughts about an intimate comment Biden made recently.
How Wojak became the internet’s all-encompassing reaction meme
Wojak is undoubtedly one of the most prominent memes in the modern era.
On Feb 23, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Account that outed Musk’s alleged alt says he left site over suspicious threats
‘I received some very, very creepy DM’s…’
On Feb 21, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
‘Reading this at 2am is scary’: ChatGPT went off the rails—and people are freaking out
Users thought it was having a digital stroke.
A video of ‘strange white clots’ in a deceased patient hyped as proof of COVID vaccine’s harm—despite having ‘been observed for decades’
‘Rest in peace to my own family members in advance. They’ve refused to listen.’
On Feb 20, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Will Trump’s new red-soled sneakers earn him a lawsuit from Christian Louboutin?
‘How ironic that it could trigger another lawsuit he can’t afford!’
Conspiracy theorists are now pushing AIDS denialism
The conspiracy alleges that Fauci hid the true cause of AIDS because it didn’t go along with his agenda.
‘It helps the cause’: Conspiracy theorists posit U.S. killed Navalny to help build support for $60 billion Ukraine aid bill
They also blamed the COVID-19 vaccine.
On Feb 19, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
‘You’re an amazing father, Elon’: Musk accused of running burner on X again—and nuking account who outed him
The account has repeatedly praised Tesla and Musk for being an ‘amazing father.’
Did JD Vance accidentally reveal he searched for inappropriate video of a woman and a dolphin?
‘I dread to think what the rest of your search history looks like dude.’
Tucker Carlson cites famous excuse used to defend Italian dictator while praising Putin’s Russia
‘Because, clearly, a fancy subway station in Moscow is a perfect representation of the entire country…’
On Feb 15, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
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