Hold on, what? Pavel Durov Claims He’s Fathered Over 100 Children

Pavel Durov, renowned for founding the communication service Telegram, recently made news following his detention at a secluded airport close to Paris last Saturday. This arrest is believed to be linked to an inquiry into illicit activities facilitated via his application.

Subsequent narratives have oscillated between debates on freedom of expression (essentially pondering if Telegram should be a no-holds-barred platform) and explorations into Durov’s disposition towards challenging the status quo. A particularly intriguing revelation was Durov’s announcement on Telegram in the latter part of July, declaring that he has sired over 100 children biologically, a feat achieved through sperm donation at a clinic a decade and a half ago to assist a friend in need of reproductive aid.

The tech mogul, hailing from Russia, recounted how subsequent donations were made at the behest of the clinic’s proprietor, who convinced him of the societal importance of his contributions.

In a notable addendum to these revelations, Durov mentioned his intent to “open-source” his genetic information. This move ostensibly aims to enable these numerous offspring to identify each other, thereby preventing unintended matrimonial unions among them.