NYT Technology

The Paradox at the Heart of Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 05:03
Mr. Musk says in his complaint that the company’s technology is now so good that it must be made freely available to the public — and held back from Microsoft.

Why Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit Leans on A.I. Research From Microsoft

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 05:03
In his lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, Mr. Musk relies on a provocative paper from the start-up’s closest partner.

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for Violating the Company’s Principles

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 17:53
Musk said the prominent A.I. start-up had put profits and commercial interests ahead of seeking to benefit humanity.

DeSantis Vetoes Blanket Social Media Ban for Youths Under 16

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 16:23
The statute, passed by the Florida Legislature last week, would have required sites like TikTok and Instagram to deny accounts to underage users, even if their parents permitted them to do so.

Gemini’s Culture War, Kara Swisher Burns Us and SCOTUS Takes Up Content Moderation

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 15:56
We finally invited someone on the podcast who is meaner to Casey than Kevin is.

What Elon Musk and Sam Altman Said About Each Other

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 15:30
Once united over the future of artificial intelligence, they have become increasingly estranged over the years.

SEC Is Investigating OpenAI Over Its Board’s Actions

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 21:15
The U.S. regulator opened its inquiry after the board unexpectedly fired the company’s chief executive, Sam Altman, in November.

A.I. Frenzy Complicates Efforts to Keep Power-Hungry Data Sites Green

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 09:00
Artificial intelligence’s booming growth is radically reshaping an already red-hot data center market, raising questions about whether these sites can be operated sustainably.

Behind Apple’s Doomed Car Project: False Starts and Wrong Turns

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 18:19
Internal disagreements over the direction of the Apple car led the effort to sputter for years before it was canceled this week.

Digital Media Outlets Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 15:39
Raw Story, AlterNet and The Intercept sued for copyright infringement over the way the ChatGPT creator trains its technology.

Inquiry Into Ouster of OpenAI’s Chief Executive Nears End

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 13:58
WilmerHale, the law firm investigating Sam Altman, could present its findings to the company’s board as soon as next month. Mr. Altman was reinstated as chief executive.

Microsoft Word’s Default Typeface Changed From Calibri to Aptos. Did You Notice?

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 09:02
A change in Microsoft Word’s default typeface, from Calibri to Aptos, didn’t register for everyone, but fans of typography got excited.

How to Manage Streaming Subscriptions As Service Prices Rise

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 09:00
Canceling is simple. The tough part is remembering to do it.

Biden Issues Executive Order to Restrict Personal Data Sales to China and Russia

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 05:04
In an attempt to limit blackmail and other harm, he will issue an executive order asking the Justice Department to write rules restricting sales to six countries.

How the Media Industry Keeps Losing the Future

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 05:02
Roger Fidler tried his best, but the excellent business of journalism is gone for good. Can the idea of “news” survive in a digital world?

Apple Kills Its Electric Car Project

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 15:47
The car, which Apple spent billions of dollars researching, had been intended as a rival to Tesla’s E.V.s, which include autonomous driving features.

OpenAI Seeks to Dismiss Parts of The New York Times’s Lawsuit

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 15:40
The artificial intelligence start-up argued that its online chatbot, ChatGPT, is not a substitute for a New York Times subscription.

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Lenient Sentence and to Appeal Conviction

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 11:28
Since the disgraced cryptocurrency mogul was convicted of fraud last year, his supporters have maneuvered to secure a lenient sentence and change the public narrative about his case.

Want to Feel Bad? Ask TikTok How Old You Look.

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 10:28
A new trend has people asking to be roasted by commenters.

Instagram and Facebook Subscriptions Get New Scrutiny in Child Safety Suit

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 22:35
New Mexico’s attorney general has accused Meta of not protecting children from sexual predators on its platforms. He now wants to know how it polices subscribers to accounts featuring children.

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