Peter Thiel's 'Dialog' network was super-secret. A data leak changed that
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- #Peter Thiel
- #data breach
- Dialog, an invite-only network founded by Peter Thiel and Auren Hoffman 20 years ago, had its data exposed, revealing members' identities, contact info, and event details.
- Leaked information includes profiles of high-profile individuals like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Senator Ted Cruz, and actor Josh Brolin, along with personal data such as political leanings and dietary restrictions.
- The upcoming Dialog event in Dublin features sessions on topics like nuclear energy, disinformation, AI, and democracy, alongside social activities like distillery tours.
- Peter Thiel, a prominent Trump supporter and libertarian, has funded political causes and expressed skepticism about democracy's compatibility with freedom.
- The data breach highlights security lapses within elite networks, raising questions about privacy and the influence of such discreet organizations on global futures.