This chapter lightheartedly examines the social interactions of central bankers before delving into the arrest of Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, in Paris. It highlights Telegram's dual role as a messaging platform and news source, especially in Russia, while addressing the challenges of online content moderation and safety concerns. The chapter raises important questions about free speech and the implications of governmental pressures on social media executives following Durov's contentious legal situation.
As Pavel Durov sits in a French cell waiting to find out if he will be charged, our correspondent probes the links between Telegram and Russia. What central bankers and monetary policy specialists have been talking about at their annual jamboree at Jackson Hole (9:16). And we answer another listener question: how might Artificial Intelligence help people with disabilities (16:19)?
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