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C.I.A.’s Chatbot Stands In for World Leaders

Sat, 01/18/2025 - 05:01
The spy agency is trying to give its teams better tools and make it easier for the private sector to develop technology for their secretive work.

TikTok to ‘Go Dark’ on Sunday for Its 170 Million American Users

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 22:06
The Chinese-owned company said it will cut off its services unless the U.S. assures Apple, Google and other companies that it will not be punished for hosting and distributing TikTok.

How TikTok Evaded a Ban Again and Again, Until Now

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 17:01
After a decisive loss at the Supreme Court, the app is set to be blocked in the U.S. starting Sunday, ending its streak of Houdini-like escapes.

Russian Disinformation Campaigns Eluded Meta’s Efforts to Block Them

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 12:10
A new report details how a covert influence operation linked to the Kremlin continued to place ads on Facebook despite U.S. and E.U. prohibitions on doing business with the organization.

When the Word Is Not Just Flesh: Reporting on A.I. in Religion

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 11:27
A technology reporter came across a Facebook group called “A.I. for Church Leaders and Pastors,” and his interest was piqued.

U.S. Ban of TikTok Is Set to Deal a Major Blow to ByteDance, Its Chinese Owner

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 11:18
While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.

Goodbye TikTok, Ni Hao RedNote? + A.I.’s Environmental Impact + Meta’s Masculine Energy

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 07:00
“This is truly one of the funniest and most unexpected stories of the young year so far.”

TikTok Makes Last-Minute Push as Supreme Court Is Poised to Rule on Ban

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 05:03
With the court signaling it will release a decision on Friday, lobbyists for the app pushed lawmakers to shift course.

What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 05:03
Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.

Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit if TikTok Is Banned

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 05:02
Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready behind the scenes to welcome TikTok users, should the Chinese-owned app be banned from the United States.

Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit if TikTok Is Banned

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 05:02
Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready behind the scenes to welcome TikTok users, should the Chinese-owned app be banned from the United States.

Spain Overhauls Domestic Violence System After Criticism

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 00:00
Spain uses an algorithm to score how likely a domestic violence victim is to be abused again. A Times investigation last year identified flaws in the system.

Spain Overhauls Domestic Violence System After Criticism

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 00:00
Spain uses an algorithm to score how likely a domestic violence victim is to be abused again. A Times investigation last year identified flaws in the system.

Apple Plans to Disable A.I. Summaries of News Notifications

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 17:55
The company’s Apple Intelligence system has erroneously characterized news stories, provoking a backlash from media companies.

Bob Dylan Joins TikTok in What May Be Its Final Days

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 17:41
Dylan seemed to be in on the joke, posting an old black and white clip of himself saying “Good God, I must leave right away.”

General Motors Is Banned From Selling Driving Behavior Data for 5 Years

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 17:29
An investigation by the Federal Trade Commission determined that consumers had not been aware that the automaker was providing their driving information to data brokers.

Trump Is Said to Consider Executive Order to Circumvent TikTok Ban

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 12:36
The move is under discussion as the Chinese-owned app faces a Sunday deadline to find a new buyer or shut down in the United States.

TikTok Refugees Get Wry Welcome on RedNote, Another Chinese App

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 12:30
In their mass migration to the Chinese app RedNote, social media users make a gleeful mockery of the American government.

Jeff Bezos’ Successful Blue Origin Launch Silences Skeptics

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 11:58
The successful flight to orbit of the Amazon founder’s powerful rocket suggests it could grow into a credible competitor with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 11:14
The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.

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