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Lawsuit Against Meta Over Section 230, Tech Shield Law, Is Dismissed

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 22:09
A professor sued pre-emptively to release software that would let users automatically unfollow everyone in their Facebook feed.

Elwood Edwards, Voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Alert, Dies at 74

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 17:29
He was also behind the company’s “Welcome,” “File’s done” and “Goodbye” messages.

How Russia Openly Escalated Its Election Interference Efforts

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 11:56
The Kremlin did not bother to hide its efforts to influence the 2024 presidential election, as it did in the past.

Tech C.E.O.s Courted Trump Before the Election

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 05:05
The executives of tech’s biggest companies largely ignored Donald Trump before the 2016 election. This time around, they’re far more friendly.

Tech Giants Face a Familiar Uncertainty With Trump

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 05:04
Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and others learned during the last Trump administration to expect the unexpected when it came to Washington scrutiny and support.

Canada Shuts TikTok’s Offices Over National Security Risks

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 04:14
The order, which will allow people to still use the app, cited concerns about TikTok’s owner, the Chinese tech giant ByteDance.

After Trump Took the Lead, Election Deniers Went Suddenly Silent

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 18:05
Trump supporters spent years fomenting concern about election integrity. On Tuesday, they set it all aside.

Elon Musk Helped Elect Trump. What Does He Expect in Return?

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 16:57
The world’s richest man gave his money and time in campaigning for the president-elect and now is putting in his requests for a friendlier regulatory environment.

Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 13:06
A state ballot measure was the first of its kind in the United States, but labor advocates worry it could lock Uber and Lyft drivers out of full-time employment status.

What a Trump Victory Means for Tech

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 12:08
Another Trump presidency will be good for crypto and Elon Musk, but every big tech company may not benefit from a more hands-off approach to antitrust.

The Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 11:53
The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.

Political Betting Markets See Vindication in Trump Victory

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 10:52
Prediction markets, which surged to prominence during the presidential campaign, started reflecting a likely Trump win several weeks ago, even as opinion polls showed a tight race.

Tesla’s Stock Jumps After Trump’s Victory

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 10:06
Investors believe that the electric car company led by Elon Musk will benefit from his support of the president-elect.

Pennsylvania Becomes Focus of Claims of Election Fraud on X

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 23:00
More than 60 percent of posts discussing election fraud on X on Tuesday focused on the state, according to an analysis of about 25,000 posts.

Bitcoin Hits a Record as Crypto Investors Root for a Trump Win

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 22:52
Bitcoin’s price went above $75,000, breaking the record that the digital currency set in March.

How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 10:10
The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.

Bitcoin and Crypto, Promoted by Trump, Brace for Election Volatility

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 06:34
Many crypto investors hope that a victory for Donald Trump could propel the price of Bitcoin to new heights, though a loss could cause a fall.

Meta Permits Its A.I. Models to Be Used for U.S. Military Purposes

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 19:57
The shift in policy, covering government agencies and contractors working on national security, is intended to promote “responsible and ethical” innovations, the company said.

5 Reasons Early Voting Is Overwhelmed With Election Misinformation

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 11:28
Misleading anecdotes and rumors are spreading faster, and with more ferocity, than in the run-ups to past presidential contests.

New York Times Tech Workers Go on Strike

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 06:04
The Times Tech Guild represents more than 600 software developers and others who run the back-end systems behind The Times’s digital operation.

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