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Bill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 03:01
In an hourlong interview, he said his industry was downplaying the risks, which he believes include mass unemployment and bioterrorism.

U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 18:58
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.

Instagram Chief Says ‘No Silver Bullets’ for Teen Safety in Bellwether Trial

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 18:38
Adam Mosseri testified in a case brought by states that claim the Meta-owned app created addictive features to hook young users.

SpaceX to Spend $100 Billion on New Spaceport in Louisiana

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 13:50
It would be the rocket company’s second private launch site after Starbase, its headquarters in South Texas.

E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 12:45
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.

Why Irregular’s A.I. Tests for Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI Went Off the Rails

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 05:02
Irregular, an Israeli start-up, worked with OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to assess the security of their A.I. models. It made a mistake. Then the tests went off the rails.

Laptop Fire on American Airlines Flight Injures at Least One Passenger

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 15:34
Flight attendants used a fireproof bag to contain the computer after its lithium battery began smoking. One passenger was treated on the ground for injuries.

After Hugging Face Was Attacked By A.I. Agents, It Embarked on a Crusade

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:20
Hugging Face, a start-up that was breached by rogue bots from OpenAI, is using the hack to push for openness in A.I. development.

The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 05:01
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.

How Big Tech Captured American Schools

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 05:01
Companies like Google and Microsoft have used their money, their might and their massive reach to influence nearly every step of the education supply chain.

The U.S. Start-Up Making Low-Cost Interceptors for the Iran War

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 05:00
For Florida-based Powerus, becoming a global supplier of counterdrone technology has meant involving the Trumps, a golf course and a new way of doing business.

Four Years Ago, a Crypto Boss Went Missing. Now His Successor Has.

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 00:01
The mysterious collapse of a European cryptocurrency exchange helps to explain why the industry hasn’t shaken off its reputation as a magnet for criminals.

Sick of Constant Pings, They’re Sending Texts at the Speed of Carrier Pigeon

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 05:02
Apps that let users send digital messages at ultraslow speeds have taken off, with users reveling in a slower pace of life. (Just don’t use the them to make dinner plans.)

Anthropic Could Aim to Raise $100 Billion in Blockbuster I.P.O.

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 20:24
The offering could value the five-year-old A.I. start-up at $2 trillion, its bankers have told potential investors, which would exceed Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

TikTok Settles With U.S. Over Child Privacy Concerns for $400 Million

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 19:24
The Justice Department resolved a lawsuit that accused the social media company of illegally gathering children’s information.

Mark Zuckerberg Buys an Irish Castle

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 15:16
The prominent landowner has added a nearly 200-year-old estate to his holdings. Archival information says it can take “a brisk walk of 4½ minutes to reach the dining room from the kitchen.”

In China’s Biggest Car Recall, Tesla and 8 Others Will Address Door Safety

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:20
China’s regulator ordered changes after vehicle occupants sometimes had difficulty exiting electric cars, an issue that has led to lawsuits against Tesla in the United States.

OpenAI’s Two-Week Pause + Jill Lepore on the Threat of the “Artificial State” + Train of Thought

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 07:32
“It is the first time that we know of that a major lab has voluntarily slowed down.”

Flock Cameras. Canoodling Lawyers. How Much Surveillance Are We Comfortable With?

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 05:02
Americans say they hate prying cameras. But they can’t look away.

New Jersey Teenager Drops Bellwether Social Media Addiction Lawsuit

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 18:46
The case was the third of nine major personal injury cases that could expose Meta, YouTube, Snap and TikTok to financial damages and force them to change the designs of their platforms.

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