Google sent personal and financial information of student journalist to ICE; plus, Nearly half of xAI’s founding team has now left the company
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Google sent personal and financial information of student journalist to ICE; plus, Nearly half of xAI’s founding team has now left the company

5:49 Feb 11, 2026
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The tech giant handed over the personal information of a journalist and student who attended a pro-Palestinian protest in 2024. This is the latest example of ICE using its controversial subpoena powers to target people critical of the Trump administration. Also, out of the twelve-person xAI founding team, only seven are still at the company (counting Elon). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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