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Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 05:03
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature’s release.

Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 05:00
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.

Anthropic Is Valued at $380 Billion in New Funding Round

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 17:19
The artificial intelligence start-up raised another $30 billion and its valuation more than doubled since its last funding round in September.

Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:59
In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.

Gail Slater Leaves Role as Justice Dept.’s Antitrust Chief

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 11:48
Her departure comes after months of mounting tension over her division’s work to determine whether companies violated antitrust laws.

Anthropic Invests $20 Million in Super PAC to Counter OpenAI

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 07:07
Anthropic and OpenAI now have their own well-funded political groups that will square off in the midterm elections over artificial intelligence safety and regulation.

Ford Will Make a Play for a Different Battery Market

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 05:03
The company, long focused on cars and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other businesses and homeowners.

Laid-Off Battery Plant Workers Pin Blame on Ford, not Trump, for Lost Jobs

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 05:02
Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles.

Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not ‘Clinically Addictive’ in Landmark Trial

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 15:48
Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.

OpenAI’s Biggest Challenge Is Turning Its A.I. Into a Cash Machine

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 11:01
The maker of ChatGPT hopes to triple its revenue in the coming year because it is planning to spend tens of billions of dollars. The clock is ticking.

Elon Musk Wants to Build an A.I. Satellite Factory on the Moon

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 21:04
In a meeting with employees at his company xAI, Mr. Musk revealed a vision for a facility that includes a giant catapult to launch his satellites into space.

Ford Says Electric Vehicle Losses Will Continue for Three More Years

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 17:41
Ford Motor reported a big loss for 2025 because of its troubled electric vehicle division, which it has significantly scaled back.

YouTube Argues It Isn’t Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 15:45
The app said in opening statements that it was more of an entertainment platform. The lawsuit claims social media companies design products that cause personal injury.

NLRB Dismisses Case Brought by Fired SpaceX Employees

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 13:41
The National Labor Relations Board, having accused the company of unfair retaliation in 2024, now says it has no jurisdiction over Elon Musk’s space company.

A.I. Personalizes the Internet but Takes Away Control

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 11:45
The relentless addition of artificial intelligence in popular apps raises questions about what’s at stake. The answer: the future of the internet and its lifeblood, digital advertising.

Meta and YouTube Created ‘Digital Casinos,’ Lawyers Argue in Landmark Trial

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 17:06
Opening statements began in a trial claiming social media companies design addictive products that cause personal injury.

A.I. Is Making Doctors Answer a Question: What Are They Really Good For?

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 12:17
Many physicians find chatbots threatening, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on medicine.

These A.I. Dreamers Don’t Fit the Stereotype

Sun, 02/08/2026 - 05:00
Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.

These A.I. Dreamers Don’t Fit the Stereotype

Sun, 02/08/2026 - 05:00
Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.

Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 17:59
Mr. Lewis will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, formerly the chief financial officer, the company said.

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