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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.

Right-Wing Groups Are Organizing on Telegram Ahead of Election Day

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 05:02
Right-wing groups, which use Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for their rights, in a harbinger of potential chaos.

How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election

Sun, 11/03/2024 - 05:02
The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.

No, Vote Spikes on Election Night Do Not Indicate Voter Fraud

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 22:00
The false claim, which has circulated in recent elections, is based on a misunderstanding of how votes are collected and reported.

Nvidia Will Replace Intel in the Dow Jones Stock Index

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 19:30
The change, starting next Friday, lifts a dominant player in artificial intelligence over its chip-making rival, which has struggled to keep up.

How a Georgia Security Conference Became a Target of Election Deniers

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 12:22
The gathering had nothing to do with the election. That didn’t stop conspiracy theorists from spreading falsehoods.

This Group Refuses to Stop Tracking Disinformation

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 12:22
Though a larger coalition of fact checkers has disbanded, a team of students and researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle is still working to document how lies online threaten to undermine this year’s presidential race.

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