Ripple CTO Admits to Fabricating Fan Questions for Black Sabbath Q&A

According to Cointelegraph, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz recently admitted to fabricating fan questions during a Q&A session with Black Sabbath, particularly focusing on the late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. Schwartz expressed regret over the incident, which he described as a personal failure despite its outward success. During his tenure at WebMaster, Schwartz was tasked with typing responses to fan questions directed at Osbourne and other band members using ConferenceRoom software. Osbourne, who passed away at 76, was the sole focus of fan inquiries, leaving Schwartz to improvise for the rest of the band. Schwartz, known for his typing speed, was responsible for communicating with the band members over the phone, relaying fan questions, and typing their responses in real-time. However, he quickly realized that fans were only interested in Osbourne, with no questions directed at other band members. To address this, Schwartz requested moderators to provide questions for the other members, but none were forthcoming. To ensure the participation of all band members, Schwartz resorted to using pre-written questions, which he mixed with responses from the band's manager. Reflecting on the experience, Schwartz expressed disappointment, noting that the interaction lacked the authenticity he had hoped for. He revealed that only a few genuine fan questions reached the band. Additionally, Schwartz admitted to sanitizing Osbourne's responses by removing profanity, particularly the C-word, which was prevalent in Osbourne's answers. Despite the poor connection quality, Schwartz attempted to transcribe Osbourne's responses as accurately as possible, albeit with censorship. In related news, Cointelegraph reported a surge in memecoins inspired by Osbourne following his death. One such coin, The Mad Man (OZZY), experienced a significant increase, rising over 16,800% to trade at $0.003851, achieving a market cap of $3.85 million. This surge reflects the widespread tributes and recognition of Osbourne's impact on the music industry.