Category: Classified Information and State Secrets

Warnings Emerge Over Emirati A.I. Firm G42’s Ties to China

American spy agencies have warned about the Emirati firm G42 and its work with large Chinese companies that U.S. officials consider security threats.
C.I.A. Discloses Identity of Second Spy Involved in ‘Argo’ Operation

The movie about the daring mission to rescue American diplomats from Tehran portrayed a single C.I.A. officer sneaking into the Iranian capital. In reality, the agency sent two officers.
Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers Source, Had Uneasy Relationship With The Times

Mr. Ellsberg took issue with how the newspaper portrayed his role, and how he was treated by the project’s primary reporter.
Meme Group on Discord Is Focus of Uproar Over Leaked Pentagon Documents

Youth culture and national defense collided in a community known for edgy jokes. The YouTube celebrity it was dedicated to seemed as surprised as anyone.
What Is Discord, the Social App Where Pentagon Documents Were Found?

Discord gained popularity among gamers. But as it has become mainstream, it has run into controversy over the past few years.
Why Leaked Pentagon Documents Are Still Circulating on Twitter and Discord

Twitter and the social media platform Discord have policies about how they would handle the material. But those rules have gray areas and can be unevenly enforced.
‘Ithaka’ Review: In Julian Assange They Trust

The New York Times – Movies:
A frustrating new advocacy documentary about the WikiLeaks founder, with appearances by his father and wife, loses its footing on weak assertions and reporting.