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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.

Brazil Threatens to Ban Elon Musk’s X

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 21:55
The country’s Supreme Court gave the service 24 hours to name a legal representative in Brazil or face suspension.

OpenAI Eyes $100 Billion Valuation

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 20:24
While some young A.I. companies have struggled to compete with the tech industry’s giants, OpenAI has been rapidly expanding.

California Legislature Approves A.I. Safety Bill

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 19:28
Gov. Gavin Newsom must now decide whether to sign into law the fiercely debated legislation.

Google Sued by Yelp in Antitrust Case

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 16:55
Yelp complained for more than a decade that Google tilted the search market in its favor. After its rival’s landmark legal loss, it finally decided to sue.

Nvidia Earnings: Revenue Jumps 122%, a Positive Sign for AI Boom

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 16:53
Expectations for the chipmaker have been through the roof because of its dominance in a key component for artificial intelligence systems.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 16:26
Pavel Durov, who was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform, was also barred from leaving the country.

Google Says It Fixed Its A.I. Image Generator

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 12:13
The company will allow users of its Gemini chatbot to create images of people with artificial intelligence after disabling the feature six months ago.

Smartphone Battery Tips: How to Stretch the Charge on Your Older Device

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 05:05
If your current smartphone can’t make it through the day without needing a recharge, here are a few steps to make it last a little longer.

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