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South Korea Clears Way for Google Maps to Fully Operate

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 03:18
South Korea approved Google’s request to export detailed map data, reversing a longstanding restriction that made the tool largely nonfunctional.

India Built the World’s Back Office. A.I. Is Starting to Shrink It.

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 00:01
Artificial intelligence promises to automate the white-collar work that made India a tech powerhouse. The country is racing to adapt before it’s too late.

Google Workers Seek ‘Red Lines’ on Military A.I., Echoing Anthropic

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 21:53
More than 100 Google A.I. employees sent a letter to Jeff Dean, a chief scientist, opposing Gemini’s use for U.S. surveillance and some autonomous weapons.

Block Cuts 40% of Its Work Force Because of Its Embrace of A.I.

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 18:08
About 4,000 workers will lose their jobs as the payments company does more work with new artificial intelligence tools, its top executive said.

Anthropic Says Little Progress Made in Pentagon Talks Over A.I.

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 17:33
The Pentagon has imposed a Friday deadline over a demand that Anthropic provide unfettered access to its A.I. system without safeguards for military operations.

In Landmark Trial, Plaintiff Says Social Media Harm Started at Age 6

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 16:49
The plaintiff, a 20-year-old identified only as K.G.M., took the stand to testify against Meta and Instagram in a bellwether case over tech addiction.

They Helped Women Fight Online Abuse. They Were Barred From the U.S.

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 10:52
The founders of HateAid, a German human-rights group that helps victims of online attacks, were accused by the Trump administration of being part of a “global censorship-industrial complex.”

When Chatbots Are Used to Plan Violence, Is There a Duty to Warn?

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 05:33
People are revealing sensitive personal information to A.I. chatbots — including plans to commit violent acts.

A.I. Complicates Old Internet Privacy Risks

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 05:06
Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots.

The A.I. Videos on Kids’ Youtube Feeds

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 05:02
The YouTube algorithm is pushing bizarre, often nonsensical A.I.-generated videos targeting children. Our video journalist Arijeta Lajka explains why experts say that these videos could affect their cognitive development, and how parents can identify this type of content.

How A.I.-Generated Videos Are Distorting Your Child’s YouTube Feed

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 05:00
Experts caution that low-quality, A.I.-generated videos on YouTube geared toward children often feature conflicting information, lack plot structure and can be cognitively overwhelming — all of which could affect young children’s development.

A.I. Dating Apps Complicate China’s Efforts to Boost Birthrate

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 00:00
As China grapples with a shrinking population and historically low birthrate, people are finding romance with chatbots instead.

Lawmakers Ask Tech Companies What User Data They Provided to D.H.S.

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 20:11
The requests followed Times reporting that the Department of Homeland Security had sent Meta and other companies subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on ICE.

Nvidia’s Quarterly Profit Hits $43 Billion on Strong A.I. Chips Sales

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:02
Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion.

Podcasts? TV Talk Shows? Netflix Just Hopes They’re Hits.

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 05:00
The podcasts in the streamer’s debut crop, including “The Pete Davidson Show,” have revived metaphysical questions about the definition of the medium.

Can A.I. Detection Tools Really Spot Fake Images and Videos?

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 05:00
Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses.

Wayve, an A.I. Driverless Car Start-Up in Europe, Raises $1.2 Billion

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 19:01
The London-based company is building a system that uses artificial intelligence to power autonomous vehicles.

Pentagon Gives Anthropic an Ultimatum Over the Company’s A.I. Model

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 18:09
Anthropic insists on limits on how its technology is used and could be labeled a supply chain risk if it fails to accept the military’s demands.

Senator Blumenthal Opens Inquiry Into Iran Transactions on Binance

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 16:03
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.

How Jeffrey Epstein Ingratiated Himself With Top Microsoft Executives

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 10:58
For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.

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