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A.I. Has a Measurement Problem

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:14
Which A.I. system writes the best computer code or generates the most realistic image? Right now, there’s no easy way to answer those questions.

U.S. Awards Samsung $6.4 Billion to Bolster Semiconductor Production

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 11:12
The federal grants will support Samsung’s new chip manufacturing hub in Taylor, Texas, along with the expansion of an existing site in Austin.

Tell Us: Has Elon Musk’s Behavior Affected How You View Tesla?

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:40
Mr. Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has turned off many people with polarizing remarks on social media, and it may be affecting the automaker’s sales.

Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 05:00
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.

Europe’s A.I. ‘Champion’ Sets Sights on Tech Giants in U.S.

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 00:01
Mistral, a French start-up considered a promising challenger to OpenAI and Google, is getting support from European leaders who want to protect the region’s culture and politics.

Apple Lifts Some Restrictions on iPhone Repairs

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 15:16
This fall, the company will begin allowing customers to replace broken parts with used iPhone components without its previous software limits.

Jackson Hinkle Rides Rage Over Israel to Prominence

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 14:40
Jackson Hinkle’s incendiary commentary has generated over two million new followers on X since October — a surge that some researchers say is aided by inauthentic accounts.

Humane’s AI Pin Wants to Free You From Your Phone

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:28
The $700 Ai Pin, funded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft, can be helpful — until it struggles with tasks like doing math and crafting sandwich recipes.

Computer Theorist Wins $1 Million Turing Award

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 05:05
This year’s honor will go to Avi Wigderson, an Israeli-born mathematician and theoretical computer scientist who specializes in randomness.

Now Hiring: Sophisticated (but Part-Time) Chatbot Tutors

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 11:06
The human work of teaching A.I. is getting a lot more complex as the technology improves.

What Happened When a German Car Factory Went All Electric

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 11:45
Volkswagen’s plant in Zwickau stopped producing Golfs and switched to electric vehicles, illuminating the risks and opportunities for factory towns and cities.

Beeper Messaging App Is Acquired as a Bet on a Regulatory Shift

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 11:00
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, bought Beeper in an effort to build a system that works across Android and Apple devices.

Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over a Fatal Crash Involving Autopilot

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 20:34
A Tesla driver’s family had sought damages for the 2018 crash, which happened while the carmaker’s driver-assistance software was in use.

TSMC Will Receive $6.6 Billion to Bolster U.S. Chip Manufacturing

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 14:47
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company plans to build an additional factory and upgrade another planned facility in Phoenix with the federal grants.

Teen Girls Confront an Epidemic of Deepfake Nudes in Schools

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 11:53
Using artificial intelligence, middle and high school students have fabricated explicit images of female classmates and shared the doctored pictures.

Google to Tone Down Message Board After Employees Feud Over War in Gaza

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 11:45
The company is making changes to a popular message board called Memegen that some employees say sounds a lot like censorship.

Maryland Passes 2 Major Privacy Bills, Despite Tech Industry Pushback

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 20:14
One bill would require apps like Instagram and TikTok to prioritize young people’s safety and the other would restrict the collection of consumer data.

In Battle Over Health Care Costs, Private Equity Plays Both Sides

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 03:00
As medical practices owned by private equity firms fuel overbilling, a payment tool also backed by such investors helps insurers boost their profits.

What to Know About Tech Companies Using A.I. to Teach Their Own A.I.

Sat, 04/06/2024 - 05:03
As artificial intelligence developers run out of data to train their models, they are turning to “synthetic data” — data made by the A.I. itself.

Four Takeaways on the Race to Amass Data for A.I.

Sat, 04/06/2024 - 05:03
To make artificial intelligence systems more powerful, tech companies need online data to feed the technology. Here’s what to know.

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