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Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 00:00
The arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Interview to Air on CNN on Thursday

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 18:17
The joint interview, airing at 9 p.m. Eastern, is the first time the vice president will face sustained questions from a journalist since President Biden withdrew from the race.

CNN’s Dana Bash to Interview Harris and Walz on Thursday

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 17:20
The joint interview will air on CNN at 9 p.m. Eastern.

The Crypto Industry Loudly Defends Telegram’s Pavel Durov

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 11:22
When the messaging app’s founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested, he received a flood of support from a multitrillion-dollar industry that relies on it.

Tesla Chargers Are Still Closed to Most Electric Cars

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 05:04
Elon Musk’s plan to open Tesla’s charging network is proceeding slowly. Nobody is entirely sure why, or when that might change.

Telegram Turmoil Threatens Dominant Chronicle of the War in Ukraine

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 15:28
The detention of Telegram’s founder has highlighted the messaging app’s outsized status in Europe’s deadliest war since World War II.

How Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Founder, Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 15:21
Pavel Durov’s anti-establishment streak helped him create one of the world’s biggest online platforms, which emphasizes free speech. It also put a target on his back.

Arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram Founder, Part of Broad Investigation in France

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 13:32
A case was opened last month to investigate child pornography, drug sales, fraud and other criminal activities on the platform. The app’s founder, Pavel Durov, was detained over the weekend near Paris.

Uber Fined $324 Million by Dutch Watchdog Over Driver Data Protection

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 12:02
The authorities in the Netherlands said the ride-hailing company had violated European data protection laws when it sent sensitive information to the United States.

Canada Will Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 11:37
The new tariffs announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will match levies imposed by President Biden and could further strain relations between Canada and China.

Will A.I. Ruin the Planet or Save the Planet?

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 05:00
It’s a notorious energy hog. But artificial intelligence can also foster innovation and discovery, and it could speed the global transition to cleaner power.

SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission: Why a Billionaire Is Risking a Spacewalk

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 02:58
Jared Isaacman is leading three other privately trained astronauts on a SpaceX vehicle for Polaris Dawn, a mission that will include a daring spacewalk.

Telegram’s Top Executive Pavel Durov Reportedly Detained in France

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 06:30
The founder of Telegram, an app with more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by authorities, French media reported.

Apple Rethinks Its Movie Strategy After a String of Misses

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 05:00
“Wolfs,” a new film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, was going to get a robust theatrical release. But the company is curtailing that plan.

Overlooked No More: Mabel Addis, Who Pioneered Storytelling in Video Gaming

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 15:11
She was a teacher when she participated in an educational experiment with IBM. As a result, she became the first female video game designer.

Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco. City Officials Say ‘Good Riddance.’

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 05:02
The company, founded in the city as Twitter, is moving its headquarters to Texas as a shadow of its former self.

Inside Elon Musk’s Chaotic Revamp of Twitter Blue

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 05:01
Twitter Blue, a revamped subscription service that let users buy verified badges, was the first big test for the platform’s new owner. It didn’t go well.

Harris’s DNC Speech Seen by 29 Million, Slightly More Than Trump at RNC

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 19:41
Overall, TV viewership of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was up 14 percent from the Republicans’ event last month.

What Happened to the A.I. Election? + ChatGPT for Mayor + The Productivity Tools We’re Using

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 05:04
“It’s happening, but people don’t want it public.”

U.S. Plans to Accuse RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 00:42
The Justice Department is set to file an antitrust suit against the real estate company RealPage alleging illegal price-fixing facilitated by algorithms.

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