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California A.I. Bill Causes Alarm in Silicon Valley

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 05:01
California state senator Scott Wiener wants to stop the creation of dangerous A.I. But critics say he is jumping the gun.

U.S. Considers Breaking Up Google to Address Search Monopoly

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 19:45
The Justice Department and state attorneys general are discussing various scenarios to remedy Google’s dominance in online search, including a breakup of the company.

Google Unveils Pixel 9 Phones to Beat Apple’s iPhone

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 13:00
The internet giant unveiled the next generation of Pixel phones, headphones and watches to stand out in a hardware market that has mostly ignored it.

Musk’s Trump Talk on X: After Glitchy Start, a Two-Hour Ramble

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 08:53
Problems in the livestream renewed questions about X’s ability to handle big events, but it also showed how the platform can still grab attention.

Tether Co-Founder Faces the Unraveling of a Crypto Dream

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 00:01
Brock Pierce arrived in Puerto Rico seven years ago, promising to use crypto magic to revitalize the local economy. Now he’s mired in legal disputes and fighting with his business partners.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Talk With Elon Musk on X

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 23:04
Fact-checking Donald Trump’s claims about immigration, Vice President Kamala Harris, President Biden and more.

X Spaces With Trump and Musk Is Off to a Glitchy Start

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 20:37
The audio livestream of a conversation between Elon Musk and the former president ran late as users scrambled to try to access the site.

Elon Musk Is Using X to Push His Views, and Donald Trump

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 15:46
Mr. Musk has become a vocal supporter of Mr. Trump. It wasn’t always that way.

Trump Returns to X in Victory for Elon Musk

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 12:58
The former president posted a campaign video ahead of a scheduled interview on the platform with Mr. Musk, who reinstated Mr. Trump’s account shortly after buying the site in 2022.

Elections Officials Battle a Deluge of Disinformation

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 11:20
County clerks and secretaries of state are overwhelmed this year, as they stare down a “perpetual moving target” of new conspiracy theories, political pressure and threats.

Brands Love Influencers (Until Politics Get Involved)

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 05:02
Marketing firms are using artificial intelligence to help analyze influencers and predict whether they will opine about the election.

Uber, Facing Sexual-Assault Litigation, Pushes Plan That May Curb Suits

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 03:00
Uber has spent millions trying to get a proposal on the Nevada ballot that would restrict the legal fees that bankroll many lawsuits against companies.

How Has Tech Changed Your School Experience? We Want to Hear About It.

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 05:03
Some states are banning phones in schools to reduce classroom distraction and cyberbullying. Tell us about your experience with tech in schools.

Why Schools Are Racing to Ban Student Phones

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 05:00
As the new school year starts, a wave of new laws that aim to curb distracted learning is taking effect in Indiana, Louisiana and other states.

Susan Wojcicki, YouTube’s Former CEO, Dies at 56

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 13:30
The business executive helped turn Google into an internet juggernaut and became one of the most prominent women in Silicon Valley.

Elon Musk to Speak to West Point Cadets

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 16:48
The billionaire owner of the social media platform X and Tesla’s chief executive will deliver the keynote speech at an annual event.

Former Twitter Board Member Sues Elon Musk’s X For $20 Million in Pay

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 16:16
After purchasing Twitter, Mr. Musk failed to cash out Omid Kordestani’s stock, according to allegations in a new lawsuit.

Cash App Users May Claim Up to $2,500 in Data Breach Settlement

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 14:52
A proposed $15 million settlement stipulates that account holders can file for losses related to breaches disclosed in 2022 and 2023. A deadline looms for those claims.

Google’s Monopoly Money + Is the A.I. Bubble Popping? + The Hot-Mess Express

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 05:05
“Maybe this actually is a chance to press the reset button on the internet.”

China Battery Tech Reflects Research Boom and Big Spending

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 00:28
Stressing science education, China is outpacing other countries in research fields like battery chemistry, crucial to its lead in electric vehicles.

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