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How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 12:21
Their fast-evolving political friendship has become a potential minefield, as Mr. Musk’s sprawling businesses may present conflicts of interest if Mr. Trump is elected in November.

X Gets a Brazilian Ax + Founder Mode + Listeners Respond on School Phone Bans

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 05:06
“This is not a normal legal dispute.”

What Is ‘Agentic’ AI? It Doesn’t Require a Human to Tell It What to Do

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 05:04
So-called agentic artificial intelligence doesn’t require a human to tell it what to do. At least, that’s the idea.

Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 00:00
Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward.

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Defends App in First Comments Since Arrest

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 19:20
Pavel Durov, held in France since last month, blamed “growing pains” for the company’s problems and pledged to make improvements.

Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 09:00
A small but vocal group is forming new funds and taking new approaches to counter the swell of money into venture capital in recent years.

Internet Archive Loses Court Appeal in Fight Over Online Lending Library

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 17:36
The dispute started in the early days of the pandemic when the organization expanded access to a free online collection of books.

TikTok Expands its Election Resources Ahead of November

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:53
The company is an increasingly popular source of political news. It’s adding more content about how elections work and media literacy.

Waymo Turns Toward Making Money as it Expands Driverless Car Business

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 05:00
Now that its technology is showing it can work on city streets, Alphabet, which owns Waymo, plans to invest billions more.

OpenAI, Maker of ChatGPT, Is Trying to Grow Up

Tue, 09/03/2024 - 05:00
The maker of ChatGPT is struggling to transform itself into a profit-driven company while satisfying worries about the safety of artificial intelligence.

Left-Wing Conspiracy Theories Are Having a Moment

Tue, 09/03/2024 - 03:00
America’s right flank remains the chief purveyor of misinformation, but this summer’s political tumult created ideal conditions for falsehoods to spread among progressives.

Order to Block Elon Musk’s X in Brazil Is Upheld

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 16:13
Mr. Musk has criticized the blackout of the social network in Brazil as a campaign by a single, crusading justice. On Monday, four other justices affirmed the ruling.

Will Automation Replace Jobs? Port Workers May Strike Over It.

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 11:48
A contract covering longshore workers on the East and Gulf Coasts will expire at the end of September, but talks have been stalled over the use of equipment that can function without human operators.

With X Blocked, Brazilians Turn to Other Social Media Platforms

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 14:56
The platform went dark across Brazil on Saturday, sending online commentators to new digital town squares.

Brazil Blocks X After Musk Ignores Court Orders

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 19:07
The social network will go dark in the nation of 200 million, the result of an escalating fight between Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge over what can be said online.

OpenAI Names Political Veteran Chris Lehane as Head of Global Policy

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 18:46
The prominent A.I. start-up is also considering a change to its corporate structure to make it more appealing to outside investors.

How I Improved My Tainted Reputation With Chatbots

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 11:41
When I set out to improve my tainted reputation with chatbots, I discovered a new world of A.I. manipulation.

The Telegram Problem + Gov. Kathy Hochul on School Phone Bans + Kevin’s A.I. Reputation Rehab

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 05:07
Tech platforms and governments are in a standoff.

Apple and Nvidia in Talks to Invest in OpenAI

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 15:55
Led by the investment firm Thrive Capital, the new deal would value the artificial intelligence start-up at over $100 billion.

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 15:40
The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security.

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