OpenAI’s Two-Week Pause + Jill Lepore on the Threat of the “Artificial State” + Train of Thought
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“It is the first time that we know of that a major lab has voluntarily slowed down.”
August 21st 2026, 8:31 am
Flock Cameras. Canoodling Lawyers. How Much Surveillance Are We Comfortable With?
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Americans say they hate prying cameras. But they can’t look away.
August 21st 2026, 5:13 am
The Funny Way That Stand-Up Comics Are Posting on Social Media
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Comedians used to post footage of their performances to build a following. Now, some are finding that comic strip-style panels with captions pack a bigger punch.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
Stripe Buys A.I. Start-Up OpenRouter for $7.5 Billion
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The deal is significant for the artificial intelligence industry, uniting Stripe’s payments business with OpenRouter’s helping businesses direct their spending on A.I. models.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
New Jersey Teenager Drops Bellwether Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
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The case was the third of nine major personal injury cases that could expose Meta, YouTube, Snap and TikTok to financial damages and force them to change the designs of their platforms.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
ICE Bars Its Workers From Wearing Meta’s Smart Glasses on the Job
NYT > Technology
The agency joins a growing number of workplaces and groups to ban Meta’s devices, which have spurred privacy concerns.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First Time
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The milestone by the private company, LandSpace, could put China closer to challenging SpaceX’s rule in lower-cost spaceflight.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
Voters Aren’t Waiting for November to Try Ousting Officials Over Data Centers
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As a backlash grows over data centers, more local officials are facing recall elections for their support of the computing sites.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
Google’s Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That?
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The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want?
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
A County Got Rich From Data Centers. Some Question ‘At What Cost?’
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Loudoun County, Va., hosts more than 250 data centers that bring in huge tax revenues. But some officials and residents worry the county has become too dependent on that cash.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
Apple Removes Some Fees for App Developers in European Union
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The move followed a long battle with regulators over the company’s tight controls of its App Store.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
Two Binance Employees Detained in the U.A.E. Amid Police Inquiries
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The detentions of the workers, who have been released, are a sign of legal pressure that the world’s largest crypto exchange faces in the Emirates, which is home to its main regulator.
August 20th 2026, 7:28 pm
David Shor, a Data Guru for Democrats, Throws One Last Bash
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Political operatives, techies and the nightlife crowd mix at a Burning Man-style party hosted by an influential strategist who gained new friends and enemies after a tweet.
September 8th 2022, 5:41 pm
A Goodbye to Readers and a Reflection
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In Shira Ovide’s last On Tech newsletter, she looks back at how the past two and a half years have shifted her thinking on technology.
September 8th 2022, 5:41 pm
Twitter reached $7 million settlement with whistle-blower.
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Lawyers for Elon Musk mentioned a $7 million payment to Peiter Zatko, Twitter’s former top security executive, in a court hearing this week.
September 8th 2022, 5:41 pm
Investors Sue Treasury Department for Blacklisting Tornado Cash
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Tornado Cash was banned last month to prevent hacking, money-laundering and other cryptocurrency crimes.
September 8th 2022, 5:41 pm
Mercedes and Rivian Plan to Make Vans Together in Europe
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The agreement is a rare example of cooperation between a traditional carmaker and an upstart.
September 8th 2022, 5:41 pm
A Smartphone That Lasts a Decade? Yes, It’s Possible.
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A smartphone that is made for longevity can be a real thing. Too bad that’s not how most of them are designed.
September 8th 2022, 8:08 am
When Teens Find Misinformation, These Teachers Are Ready
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Media literacy efforts are intensifying, targeting students as they approach voting age. But some educators struggle “to push through that apathy.”
September 8th 2022, 8:08 am
Lawyers for Former Uber Security Chief Say He Was Scapegoated by Company
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A federal trial began on Wednesday for Joe Sullivan, a former federal prosecutor who is accused of not disclosing a data breach while at the company.
September 7th 2022, 6:14 pm
Apple Unveils New iPhone and Fitness Watch at Annual Event
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For the first time in the pandemic, the company returned to Steve Jobs Theater to release its latest product updates.
September 7th 2022, 6:14 pm
One Solution to the Digital Divide: Teens
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Closing the online gap in America will require everything we’ve got, including video game-playing teenagers.
September 7th 2022, 2:40 pm
Apple Unveils New iPhone and Smartwatch With a Focus on Fitness
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For the first time in the pandemic, the company returned to Steve Jobs Theater to release its latest product updates.
September 7th 2022, 2:40 pm
Judge Says Musk Can Include Whistle-Blower Claims in Twitter Case
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Elon Musk’s lawyers had asked for a delay to review the accusations by a former Twitter executive, which the judge denied, while allowing the information to form part of their case.
September 7th 2022, 2:40 pm
Join Us for a Screening of ‘The Murdochs’
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Times subscribers can get a sneak peek of the documentary series on the legacy of the Murdochs, based on New York Times reporting.
September 7th 2022, 10:26 am
The Supply Chain Broke. Robots Are Supposed to Help Fix It.
NYT > Technology
The companies behind e-commerce are embracing automation as the means of transcending the limitations of humans.
September 7th 2022, 6:10 am
From Boom to Gloom: Tech Recruiters Struggle to Find Work
NYT > Technology
As tech companies slow hiring and lay off workers, once-busy recruiters are shifting to other roles and cutting their rates.
September 7th 2022, 6:10 am
How China Has Added to Its Influence Over the iPhone
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Apple is taking small steps toward India. But the production of its latest phone, set for introduction on Wednesday, shows how difficult it will be to make big changes.
September 6th 2022, 4:38 pm
A ‘Virtual Rapper’ Was Fired. Questions About Art and Tech Remain.
NYT > Technology
Young people are increasingly at ease consuming culture via digital avatars or made with artificial intelligence. Should the same moral guidelines and laws apply to those works?
September 6th 2022, 2:39 pm
Meta Fined $400 Million for Treatment of Children’s Data on Instagram
NYT > Technology
Irish regulators said Instagram violated European data protection rules. It was the latest move by authorities in Europe and the U.S. related to child protection online.
September 6th 2022, 2:39 pm
Apple, the Ad Critic, Now Embraces Ads
NYT > Technology
Apple has long supported privacy and shunned those intrusive ads. What happens when it sells more ads, too?
September 6th 2022, 2:39 pm
A Solar Firm Plans to Build Off-Grid Neighborhoods in California
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Sunnova Energy is seeking permission from state regulators to develop microgrids for new housing developments that would not be reliant on established electric utilities.
September 6th 2022, 10:35 am
Signal, the encrypted messaging app, appoints a president.
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September 6th 2022, 7:23 am
As Ex-Uber Executive Heads to Trial, the Security Community Reels
NYT > Technology
Joe Sullivan, Uber’s former chief of security, faces criminal charges for his handling of a 2016 security breach. His trial this week has divided the security industry.
September 6th 2022, 3:09 am
Labor Board Official Says Amazon Effort to Overturn Staten Island Warehouse Election Should Be Rejec
NYT > Technology
The labor official concluded that Amazon’s objections to the election should be set aside and that the Amazon Labor Union should be certified to represent workers at the warehouse.
September 4th 2022, 7:39 pm
Russia’s Unfounded Claims of Secret U.S. Bioweapons Linger On and On
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Without providing evidence, the Kremlin is pressing allegations that the U.S. operates labs in Ukraine and beyond. This week, it has called an investigative session in Geneva.
September 4th 2022, 7:39 pm
AI-Generated Art Won a Prize. Artists Aren’t Happy.
NYT > Technology
“I won, and I didn’t break any rules,” the artwork’s creator says.
September 4th 2022, 7:39 pm
Parler Returns to Google Play Store
NYT > Technology
Google said that Parler had more robust content moderation practices than it did when it was banned in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 riot.
September 4th 2022, 7:37 pm
On Truth Social, Trump Embraces Far-Right Conspiracy Theories
NYT > Technology
The former president’s activity on his social network, Truth Social, openly promotes far-right and conspiratorial ideas that are usually confined to corners of the internet.
September 4th 2022, 7:37 pm
Amid Heat Wave, California Asks Electric Vehicle Owners to Limit Charging
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Critics of the state’s push to end reliance on gas-powered vehicles seized on the news. But environmentalists said the extreme weather underscored the need for the E.V. transition.
September 4th 2022, 7:37 pm
Tech Companies Slowly Shift Production Away From China
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Worried about geopolitical tensions and stung by pandemic shutdowns, Google, Apple and others are moving some work to nearby countries.
September 4th 2022, 7:37 pm
India’s Electric Vehicle Push Is Riding on Mopeds and Rickshaws
NYT > Technology
The country’s success with two- and three-wheeled vehicles that sell for as little as $1,000 could be a template for other developing countries.
September 4th 2022, 7:37 pm
The Flaw in Biden’s Pro-Labor Record: Uber Drivers Are Still Waiting for Help
NYT > Technology
The administration’s plans to strengthen their labor protections have been slowed by Congress, the courts and a lobbying blitz.
September 4th 2022, 7:37 pm
An Apple Watch for Your 5-Year-Old? More Parents Say Yes.
NYT > Technology
As Apple prepares to unveil new models next week, the smart watch has found an unexpected audience: children as young as 5.
September 4th 2022, 7:37 pm
Why Alex Jones’s Trial Won’t Stop the Spread of Lies
NYT > Technology
His success has inspired a new generation of conspiracy theorists, who have learned how to stay away from legal trouble.
August 6th 2022, 3:30 pm
The Mysterious Dance of the Cricket Embryos
NYT > Technology
A team of biologists and mathematicians studied hours of video to learn how insects take shape in the egg. The secret is geometry.
August 6th 2022, 3:30 pm
Classic Internet Censorship
NYT > Technology
New regulations in Indonesia show that strict online controls are no longer confined to autocratic countries like China.
August 6th 2022, 3:30 pm
Plug-In Hybrid Cars Gain Ground in Race With Electric Rivals
NYT > Technology
There has been a surge in the sales of cars that can travel short distances on just electricity and have a gasoline engine for longer trips.
August 6th 2022, 3:30 pm
Amazon to Buy Maker of the Roomba for $1.7 Billion
NYT > Technology
The acquisition of iRobot Corp., maker of the robot vacuum, will add to Amazon’s roster of smart home devices, which includes the Alexa virtual assistant and Ring doorbells.
August 6th 2022, 3:30 pm
Twitter Rebuts Musk’s Fraud Claim in Dispute Over Fake Accounts
NYT > Technology
Twitter called the claims false and irrelevant in a high-profile legal fight over whether the billionaire can back out of a $44 billion deal to acquire the company.
August 6th 2022, 3:30 pm
A.I. Is Not Sentient. Why Do People Say It Is?
NYT > Technology
Robots can’t think or feel, despite what the researchers who build them want to believe.
August 6th 2022, 3:30 pm
Perils of Preaching Nationalism Play Out on Chinese Social Media
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Many users mocked the government for not taking military action to stop Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip, saying it hadn’t lived up to its tough rhetoric.
August 4th 2022, 12:20 am
Richard Tait, Co-Inventor of the Board Game Cranium, Dies at 58
NYT > Technology
His decidedly eclectic board game became a familiar part of American family life in the late 1990s and 2000s.
August 3rd 2022, 5:58 pm
On Election Day, G.O.P. Raise Doubts about Arizona Elections
NYT > Technology
Officials said there was no evidence of widespread fraud.
August 3rd 2022, 4:05 pm
America’s Chinese Tech Ban Didn’t Stick
NYT > Technology
Lessons from how the U.S. (poorly) handled Chinese phone and internet technology.
August 3rd 2022, 4:05 pm
4 iPhone and Android Tricks You May Not Know About
NYT > Technology
Keeping up with new software features can be a chore, but here are a few tools from recent updates that may be useful — and potentially lifesaving.
August 3rd 2022, 11:29 am
A ‘Reversible’ Form of Death? Scientists Revive Cells in Dead Pigs’ Organs.
NYT > Technology
Researchers who previously revived some brain cells in dead pigs succeeded in repeating the process in more organs.
August 3rd 2022, 11:29 am
YouTube Automation Sprouts Cottage Industry That Promises Fast Money
NYT > Technology
A cottage industry is persuading people to spend thousands to create video businesses on YouTube. Disclaimer: It is harder than it looks.
August 3rd 2022, 5:29 am
The Books Merger That’s About Amazon
NYT > Technology
The U.S. wants to stop Penguin Random House from buying Simon & Schuster. The elephant in the room is Amazon.
August 2nd 2022, 1:43 pm
The Crypto Market Crashed. They’re Still Buying Bitcoin.
NYT > Technology
Hard-core Bitcoin evangelists are making the case that Bitcoin differs from the unstable crypto projects that sent the market into a tailspin.
August 2nd 2022, 7:31 am
Is Bio-Designed Collagen the Next Step in Animal Protein Replacement?
NYT > Technology
One company believes the possibilities go beyond vegan “meat,” from faux leather to luxury skin-care products. But is there enough demand outside of food alternatives?
August 2nd 2022, 7:31 am
A Cyberattack Illuminates the Shaky State of Student Privacy
NYT > Technology
At a moment when education technology firms are stockpiling sensitive information on millions of school children, safeguards for student data have broken down.
August 1st 2022, 8:59 pm
After Pixar Ouster, John Lasseter Returns With Apple and ‘Luck’
NYT > Technology
John Lasseter was toppled five years ago by allegations about his workplace behavior. He’s back with an animated film and a studio that could be Pixar 2.0.
August 1st 2022, 5:32 am
How Some Parents Changed Their Politics in the Pandemic
NYT > Technology
They were once Democrats and Republicans. But fears for their children in the pandemic transformed their thinking, turning them into single-issue voters for November’s midterms.
August 1st 2022, 3:09 am
Climate Bill ‘Transformative’ for Auto and Energy Industries
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The Senate’s proposal aims to accelerate electric car sales and promote domestic battery manufacturing at China’s expense.
July 29th 2022, 12:14 pm
Does Twitch Fame Have to Come With a Stalker?
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Stars on the video game streaming platform invite viewers into their homes virtually. What happens when one shows up in person?
July 29th 2022, 12:14 pm
Recreation.gov, the National Park Booking App, Leaves Users Feeling Lost in the Woods
NYT > Technology
Little availability for campsites. Confusing booking windows. Traveler and travel industry frustration is growing with Recreation.gov, the online portal to book accommodations and access on federal lands.
July 29th 2022, 7:37 am
As Congress Debated Landmark China Bill, Beijing Surged Ahead
NYT > Technology
Experts are still assessing how China apparently leapfrogged ahead in its effort to manufacture a semiconductor that rivals those made in Taiwan, which supplies both China and the West.
July 29th 2022, 7:37 am
F.T.C. Chair Lina Khan Upends Antitrust Standards by Suing Meta
NYT > Technology
Lina Khan may set off a shift in how Washington regulates competition by filing cases in tech areas before they mature. She faces an uphill climb.
July 28th 2022, 7:50 pm
Instagram rolls back some product changes after user backlash.
NYT > Technology
Celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian were among the upset users who said the updates made the app too much like TikTok.
July 28th 2022, 7:50 pm
Big Tech Is Proving Resilient as the Economy Cools
NYT > Technology
Tech companies are slowing their frenetic hiring, but a combination of dominance and diversity is turning out to be — yet again — an overwhelming asset.
July 28th 2022, 7:50 pm
The Word of the Year Is ‘Uncertainty’
NYT > Technology
Did tech win the pandemic or not? We likely won’t be able to tell for a while.
July 28th 2022, 12:35 pm
A.I. Predicts the Shape of Nearly Every Protein Known to Science
NYT > Technology
DeepMind has expanded its database of microscopic biological mechanisms, hoping to accelerate research into all living things.
July 28th 2022, 12:35 pm
Doug Mastriano Faces Criticism Over His Backing From Antisemitic Ally
NYT > Technology
The founder of Gab, a far-right social media network, recently made bigoted remarks defending his ties with Mr. Mastriano, the Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania.
July 27th 2022, 9:13 pm
Senate Passes $280 Billion Industrial Policy Bill to Counter China
NYT > Technology
The bipartisan vote reflected a rare consensus in the otherwise polarized Congress in favor of investing federal resources into a broad industrial policy to counter China.
July 27th 2022, 9:13 pm
Meta Reports First Revenue Decline and 36 Percent Profit Drop
NYT > Technology
It was the first time the social media giant’s revenue had fallen since it went public a decade ago, as it confronts increased regulatory scrutiny and a turbulent economy.
July 27th 2022, 9:13 pm
3 Senate Hopefuls Denounce Big Tech. They Also Have Deep Ties to It.
NYT > Technology
Blake Masters, J.D. Vance and Mehmet Oz, all Republicans, have a history with the industry that involves uses of consumer data they now criticize.
July 27th 2022, 9:13 pm
F.T.C. Files to Block Meta’s Virtual Reality Deal
NYT > Technology
The move is a blow to Meta’s metaverse efforts and signals a shift in how the Federal Trade Commission is approaching tech deals.
July 27th 2022, 2:21 pm
Senior European Parliament Member Targeted as Spyware Abuse Spreads
NYT > Technology
The attempted hack of a Greek opposition leader is the first aimed at a European Parliament member to be detected, but he has plenty of company among politicians, journalists and dissidents.
July 27th 2022, 1:50 pm
So Much Tech. So Few Winners.
NYT > Technology
Technology is everything. Why are there hardly any blockbuster tech companies of the smartphone age?
July 27th 2022, 1:50 pm
Why Does the Prison-Life Content on TikTok Feel So Familiar?
NYT > Technology
Cooking, life advice, bored dancing, workout tips — on social media, you’re reminded that incarceration is a pretty common slice of American life.
July 27th 2022, 7:20 am
The Default Tech Settings You Should Turn Off Right Away
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These controls, which are buried inside products from Apple, Google, Meta and others, make us share more data than we need to.
July 27th 2022, 7:20 am
Microsoft Reports Earnings That Fall Short of Already-Reduced Expectations
NYT > Technology
The tech giant cited the strong U.S. dollar, falling consumer demand and production slowdowns of PCs for its performance.
July 26th 2022, 5:49 pm
Will Streaming Save Sports or Kill It?
NYT > Technology
Sports are the lifeblood of TV but also choking it. Big Tech is following a similar playbook.
July 26th 2022, 5:04 pm
Instagram, facing criticism from Kylie Jenner and others, tries explaining itself.
NYT > Technology
Meta is meeting backlash for changes that make some of its platforms act more like TikTok.
July 26th 2022, 5:04 pm
Microsoft reports earnings that fall short of already-reduced expectations.
NYT > Technology
The tech giant cited the strong U.S. dollar, falling consumer demand and production slowdowns of PCs for its performance.
July 26th 2022, 5:04 pm
Kraken, a U.S. Crypto Exchange, Is Suspected of Violating Sanctions
NYT > Technology
The Treasury Department is investigating whether the crypto exchange allowed users in Iran to buy and sell digital tokens, said people with knowledge of the matter.
July 26th 2022, 5:04 pm
Alibaba Seeks a Hong Kong Primary Listing
NYT > Technology
The Chinese e-commerce giant’s application could give it better access to Chinese capital and a safety net against U.S. regulations.
July 26th 2022, 11:02 am
How Mark Zuckerberg Is Leading Meta Into Its Next Phase
NYT > Technology
Facebook’s founder is setting a relentless pace as he pushes his company through a tech transformation during a global economic slowdown.
July 26th 2022, 11:02 am
Energy Department will lend G.M. and LG $2.5 billion to build battery factories.
NYT > Technology
The loan will help the automaker and its supplier build electric vehicle battery factories in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.
July 26th 2022, 12:36 am
Tesla will spend more to increase production at two new factories.
NYT > Technology
Tesla said it expected capital expenditures to be $6 billion to $8 billion in 2022, up from an April forecast of $5 billion to $7 billion.
July 25th 2022, 1:22 pm
Gen Z Designers Made It Big on Depop. Now They’re Graduating.
NYT > Technology
Depop, a social shopping app, was a springboard for many young designers during the pandemic. Some are now taking their success elsewhere.
July 25th 2022, 8:49 am
QAnon Candidates Aren’t Thriving, but Some of Their Ideas Are
NYT > Technology
While few with ties to the conspiracy theory are winning their primaries, themes pushed by QAnon followers have become Republican talking points.
July 25th 2022, 5:34 am
Gen Z Designers Made It Big on This App. Now They’re Graduating.
NYT > Technology
Depop, a social shopping app, was a springboard for many young designers during the pandemic. Some are now taking their success elsewhere.
July 25th 2022, 4:51 am
As Jan. 6 Panel’s Evidence Piled Up, Conservative Media Doubled Down
NYT > Technology
Many of Donald J. Trump’s allies in the media believe the reports about violence and criminal conduct committed by Trump supporters have been exaggerated.
July 24th 2022, 6:35 pm
Why Big Tech Is Making a Big Play for Live Sports
NYT > Technology
Competing for rights to broadcast games from the N.F.L. and other leagues could be hard for broadcast and cable companies that “aren’t playing by the same financial rules.”
July 24th 2022, 6:35 am
Ties Between Alex Jones and Radio Network Show Economics of Misinformation
NYT > Technology
The Genesis Communications Network built a lucrative business alongside the radio host, whose show the company has syndicated for more than two decades.
July 24th 2022, 6:35 am
Google Fires Engineer Who Claims Its A.I. Is Conscious
NYT > Technology
The engineer, Blake Lemoine, contends that the company’s language model has a soul. The company denies that and says he violated its security policies.
July 23rd 2022, 4:21 pm
Meta tweaks Facebook app to act more like TikTok.
NYT > Technology
An update will highlight a new Home tab that will serve content from people outside a user’s Facebook connections as well as from friends and family.
July 22nd 2022, 7:03 pm
Apple Agrees to $50 Million Settlement Over Butterfly Keyboard Complaints
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A class-action lawsuit represented customers who sought repairs for the troubled MacBook keyboard, released in certain laptops from 2015 to 2019. Many were frustrated by typing errors.
