The Mic Is On. So Is Live Auto-Tune.
NYT > Technology
As audiences demand perfection from live performances, pitch correction technology has become an increasingly common way for singers to deliver.
September 11th 2026, 5:13 am
Elon Musk Has Pledged to Rid His Platform, X, of Child Sexual Abuse, but It Persists
NYT > Technology
Reviews by the Canadian Center for Child Protection and The New York Times found that explicit images of children remain on the social media site owned by Elon Musk.
September 11th 2026, 5:13 am
The Ezra Klein Show: The A.I. Revolt Is Here
NYT > Technology
The A.I. giants weren’t prepared for this.
September 11th 2026, 4:28 am
Could A.I. Really Kill All Humans?
NYT > Technology
After an Anthropic researcher quit, warning that the A.I. race is “gambling with our lives,” Cade Metz joined Natalie Kitroeff on “The Call” to break down what’s at stake.
September 10th 2026, 5:59 pm
How the New iPhone Duo’s Glass Screen Bends Without Breaking
NYT > Technology
The screens of foldable phones are a triumph of materials science and microengineering.
September 10th 2026, 1:38 pm
Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons
NYT > Technology
In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.
September 10th 2026, 1:38 pm
California’s Governor Signs Landmark Online Child Safety Bills
NYT > Technology
Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign a bill that prohibits social media platforms from providing addictive features to users under the age of 16, the first law of its kind in the nation.
September 10th 2026, 1:38 pm
Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?
NYT > Technology
The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.
September 10th 2026, 5:53 am
Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo, a Foldable Phone That Costs $1,999
NYT > Technology
At the company’s annual September product event, Apple also demonstrated its work on artificial intelligence and other new devices.
September 9th 2026, 3:08 pm
Anthropic Researchers Raise Alarm Over A.I. Acceleration, Warning of Threat to Humanity
NYT > Technology
Their warnings echo concerns that other artificial intelligence experts have voiced in recent months, as calls increase for a slowdown in the pace of development.
September 9th 2026, 1:54 pm
California, an Environmental Bastion, Warms to Nuclear Energy
NYT > Technology
The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.
September 9th 2026, 5:06 am
How Amazon’s Zoox Is Taking On Waymo in San Francisco
NYT > Technology
The Amazon-owned driverless car company is a distant second to Waymo. Its pitch to riders? Wine pop-ups, festival sponsorships and a car built to be filmed.
September 9th 2026, 5:06 am
OpenAI Says It Has Cracked One of Math’s ‘Millennium Problems’
NYT > Technology
The company’s announcement is the most dramatic sign yet that artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the field of higher mathematics.
September 8th 2026, 6:54 pm
Meta Introduces Muse, an A.I. Agent That Can Send Your Emails and Book Your Travel
NYT > Technology
Muse, Meta’s new A.I. agent, acts as a personal digital assistant that connects to Facebook and Instagram, as well as third-party apps such as Spotify and OpenTable.
September 8th 2026, 3:39 pm
Key App Developers Have Yet to Embrace Apple’s New Siri A.I.
NYT > Technology
For the company’s new artificial intelligence system to take off, it will need plenty of support from the makers of popular apps on Apple’s phones.
September 8th 2026, 6:40 am
A.I. Models Built a Computer Worm That Could Rapidly Hack WeChat Accounts
NYT > Technology
The attack, discovered by A.I. researchers, could have compromised hundreds of millions of devices within hours, experts said.
September 8th 2026, 6:40 am
Apple to Make First Big Change to iPhones in Years
NYT > Technology
Fans of the company’s products widely believe it will unveil a folding smartphone at its annual launch event on Wednesday.
September 8th 2026, 6:40 am
Early Data Indicates an A.I.-Generated Drug Could Slow Aging
NYT > Technology
Artificial intelligence was used to help develop a drug candidate, rentosertib, for a rare lung condition. Its maker says the drug also seems to reduce the biological hallmarks of age.
September 7th 2026, 8:07 am
Virtual Taekwondo Takes the Contact Out of a Combat Sport
NYT > Technology
The contactless version of the Korean martial art is making its debut at this year’s Asian Games. Critics say it’s a glorified video game.
September 7th 2026, 8:07 am
How a Blacklisted Chinese Tech Giant Kept Buying America’s Best A.I. Chips
NYT > Technology
Washington imposed sanctions on Inspur because of its work with the Chinese military. But the company’s subsidiary kept shipping Nvidia’s best chips to feed China’s leading A.I. firms.
September 6th 2026, 5:23 am
Kenyans Made a Living Writing College Essays. Then A.I. Arrived.
NYT > Technology
Thousands of Kenyans made a living writing essays for overseas students. With A.I., the work has dried up, a warning for online gig work that has been a global lifeline.
September 5th 2026, 8:38 am
The Generation That’s Never Had to Say ‘Hello?’
NYT > Technology
Now that there’s rarely any mystery to who’s calling, Gen Z has adopted a range of custom phone greetings — including no greeting at all.
September 5th 2026, 8:38 am
Authors Wrangle With Publishers Over $1.5 Billion Anthropic A.I. Settlement
NYT > Technology
The tech giant must pay $3,000 per pirated book that it used to train its chatbot. Many authors fear they could lose funds to others in the book business.
September 5th 2026, 8:38 am
Court Filings In A.I. Suit Invoke Copyright Law, Culture and Sports
NYT > Technology
Filings made Friday in The New York Times’s closely watched lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft included a range of copyright law and cultural references.
September 4th 2026, 10:52 pm
F.B.I. Investigates Sale of Millions of Stolen Driver’s Licenses
NYT > Technology
The blog Krebs on Security reported on an identity theft service trying to sell scans of licenses and other documents belonging to people in Canada and the United States.
September 4th 2026, 7:53 pm
Tumbler Ridge Shooting Survivors File 30 Lawsuits Against OpenAI
NYT > Technology
The survivors contend that the company should have notified the police when it shut down the shooter’s disturbing ChatGPT account eight months before the February attack in British Columbia.
September 4th 2026, 4:23 pm
Corporate America Is Getting Hooked on Open-Source A.I.
NYT > Technology
Companies like AT&T are increasingly using cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over expensive ones from Anthropic and OpenAI.
September 4th 2026, 11:08 am
Tesla’s Cybercab Is Being Investigated by Federal Regulators
NYT > Technology
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it would examine whether the company’s new self-driving taxi, which has no steering wheel, meets federal auto regulations.
September 4th 2026, 9:23 am
The A.I. Mob That Attacked Hugging Face + METR’s Ajeya Cotra
NYT > Technology
This is probably the most important thing to have happened in A.I. this year.
September 4th 2026, 7:25 am
Why the Hugging Face Hack Should Make You Worry More About A.I.
NYT > Technology
The attack by an aggressive “collective” of OpenAI agents shows the danger of artificial intelligence systems that organize themselves.
September 3rd 2026, 8:22 pm
How OpenAI Limited the Probe of Its Bots’ Hack of Hugging Face
NYT > Technology
A nonprofit’s study of how OpenAI’s A.I. agents were able to break into Hugging Face’s infrastructure wasn’t allowed to look at the incident’s full scope.
September 3rd 2026, 8:22 pm
Why the Courts Are Hesitant to Punish Tech Giants Like Meta and Google
NYT > Technology
After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where technology is racing ahead.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Nvidia Buys Hugging Face in $12.9 Billion Deal
NYT > Technology
The acquisition of the start-up is an indication of Nvidia’s growing role as Silicon Valley’s central banker and its emphasis on open-source technology.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Which Investors Will Get Rich From Anthropic’s IPO?
NYT > Technology
When Anthropic goes public in a blockbuster offering, which investors will profit? The answer says a lot about how much start-up investing has changed over the years.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Noise and Motion Monitors in Their Homes? These Tenants Say No.
NYT > Technology
The public housing authority in Concord, N.H., installed monitoring devices in 300 homes. Tenants are now suing to remove the Minut sensors.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Missouri Voters Appear to Recall City Councilman Over Data Center Support
NYT > Technology
Initial results showed that residents of Independence, Mo., voted overwhelmingly to recall an official who backed billions of dollars in tax breaks for a data center.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
In a Big Win, Google Won’t Have to Break Up Its Ad Tech Business, Court Rules
NYT > Technology
In a long-awaited decision, a federal judge said Google must change its ad tech business to address antitrust issues, but did not disclose the measures.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Patrick Gleeson, Who Made Synthesizers Part of Jazz, Dies at 91
NYT > Technology
He abandoned a job teaching college English in the 1960s to become a pioneer of the instrument, playing onstage with Herbie Hancock’s jazz band.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Uber Lays Off 10% of Employees in Sweeping Reorganization
NYT > Technology
The layoffs affect about 3,300 workers, as Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi bets on a “leaner organization.”
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit
NYT > Technology
In times of natural disasters and other dangers, special features tucked away on your iPhone or Android device could help make a difference.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Justice Dept. Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Suit
NYT > Technology
The department argued in a court filing that OpenAI legally used articles by The New York Times to develop A.I., adding that national security depended on American tech dominance.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Advertising Practices
NYT > Technology
Regulators say the e-commerce giant forced more than a million advertisers to pay more than they should have. The company denies the claims.
August 31st 2026, 6:52 pm
Political Campaigns Are Quietly Paying Influencers to Support Candidates
NYT > Technology
Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.
August 29th 2026, 5:49 am
How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together
NYT > Technology
State attorneys general spent months in negotiations. Then, as its legal losses mounted, the social media giant’s new top lawyer brought a huge settlement to the table.
August 29th 2026, 5:49 am
Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated as Gambling, Appeals Court Says
NYT > Technology
The outcome contradicted an earlier appeals court decision. Federal regulators said the split rulings called for resolution by the Supreme Court.
August 28th 2026, 8:00 pm
Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment
NYT > Technology
Smoking used to be everywhere, the way Facebook, TikTok, Snap, YouTube and Instagram are now. Society decided to break the habit, but it took a long time.
August 28th 2026, 11:45 am
Why Countries Are Pushing Social Media Bans Despite Their Flaws
NYT > Technology
Proposals for curbing social media use among children have wide support, but critics say they are ineffective.
August 28th 2026, 10:46 am
Meta Shifts the Blame + Do Data Center Bans Work? + The Final HatGPT
NYT > Technology
Meta negotiated an unusual provision in their landmark settlement: If TikTok and YouTube also agree to penalties and changes to their products, Meta will pay more.
August 28th 2026, 7:46 am
Trump Administration’s Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal, Judge Rules
NYT > Technology
The government retaliated against the A.I. start-up “for constitutionally protected expressive activities,” a federal judge in California wrote.
August 28th 2026, 12:05 am
What Meta’s $17 Billion Settlement Means
NYT > Technology
Our reporter Cecilia Kang explains Meta’s settlement of a lawsuit claiming that the company’s social media platforms had harmed teenage users.
August 27th 2026, 3:46 pm
OpenAI and 100 Others Warn That Window to Defend Against A.I. Attacks Is Narrowing
NYT > Technology
In an open letter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and others said that a wave of A.I.-enabled cyberattacks was coming and that organizations and governments needed to prepare themselves.
August 27th 2026, 2:16 pm
California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill
NYT > Technology
Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.
August 27th 2026, 12:00 pm
“Anxious Generation” Author Jonathan Haidt on the Meta Settlement
NYT > Technology
In “The Anxious Generation,” he laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree.
August 27th 2026, 12:00 pm
Meta Projected It Could Spend $10 Billion on Anthropic’s A.I.
NYT > Technology
The social networking giant projected it could spend $10 billion annually on Anthropic’s tools, illustrating the friend-foe relationships underlying the A.I. race.
August 27th 2026, 12:00 pm
Prediction Markets and States Clashed, Setting Off a Furious Political Battle
NYT > Technology
A legal dispute over the future of Kalshi, Polymarket and others has drawn in the Trump administration, the president’s son and nearly every state attorney general.
August 27th 2026, 6:45 am
Some Scientists Have ‘Magic Hands’ in the Lab. This A.I. Is Learning Why.
NYT > Technology
Even the most adept researchers may not know exactly what they do to get successful results. An A.I. model is trying to figure it out by watching every move.
August 27th 2026, 6:45 am
Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Make Sure YouTube and TikTok Share His Pain
NYT > Technology
Meta, the social media giant, agreed to change the way children interact with its apps. That could be trouble if its competitors don’t abide by the same rules.
August 27th 2026, 6:45 am
What Does $17.1 Billion Mean for Meta?
NYT > Technology
The Silicon Valley company agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in penalties as part of a landmark settlement with states over social media addiction claims.
August 26th 2026, 5:01 pm
Nvidia’s Profit Doubles to $59.69 Billion Thanks to A.I. Spending
NYT > Technology
Quarterly revenue also more than doubled, to $96.22 billion, the company said, topping expectations on Wall Street.
August 26th 2026, 5:01 pm
What’s Changing For Teens on Instagram and Facebook After Meta Settlement
NYT > Technology
Meta agreed to set more time limits and enhance protections in its platforms for young users, but was short on some specifics.
August 26th 2026, 5:01 pm
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
NYT > Technology
The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
August 26th 2026, 9:29 am
Bill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit
NYT > Technology
In an hourlong interview, he said his industry was downplaying the risks, which he believes include mass unemployment and bioterrorism.
August 26th 2026, 5:00 am
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
NYT > Technology
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
August 25th 2026, 10:02 pm
Instagram Chief Says ‘No Silver Bullets’ for Teen Safety in Bellwether Trial
NYT > Technology
Adam Mosseri testified in a case brought by states that claim the Meta-owned app created addictive features to hook young users.
August 25th 2026, 10:02 pm
SpaceX to Spend $100 Billion on New Spaceport in Louisiana
NYT > Technology
It would be the rocket company’s second private launch site after Starbase, its headquarters in South Texas.
August 25th 2026, 3:15 pm
E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers
NYT > Technology
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.
August 25th 2026, 12:47 pm
Why Irregular’s A.I. Tests for Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI Went Off the Rails
NYT > Technology
Irregular, an Israeli start-up, worked with OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to assess the security of their A.I. models. It made a mistake. Then the tests went off the rails.
August 25th 2026, 5:14 am
Laptop Fire on American Airlines Flight Injures at Least One Passenger
NYT > Technology
Flight attendants used a fireproof bag to contain the computer after its lithium battery began smoking. One passenger was treated on the ground for injuries.
August 24th 2026, 3:42 pm
After Hugging Face Was Attacked By A.I. Agents, It Embarked on a Crusade
NYT > Technology
Hugging Face, a start-up that was breached by rogue bots from OpenAI, is using the hack to push for openness in A.I. development.
August 24th 2026, 10:59 am
The U.S. Start-Up Making Low-Cost Interceptors for the Iran War
NYT > Technology
For Florida-based Powerus, becoming a global supplier of counterdrone technology has meant involving the Trumps, a golf course and a new way of doing business.
August 23rd 2026, 1:59 pm
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms
NYT > Technology
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.
August 23rd 2026, 1:59 pm
How Big Tech Captured American Schools
NYT > Technology
Companies like Google and Microsoft have used their money, their might and their massive reach to influence nearly every step of the education supply chain.
August 23rd 2026, 5:44 am
Four Years Ago, a Crypto Boss Went Missing. Now His Successor Has.
NYT > Technology
The mysterious collapse of a European cryptocurrency exchange helps to explain why the industry hasn’t shaken off its reputation as a magnet for criminals.
August 23rd 2026, 12:30 am
Sick of Constant Pings, They’re Sending Texts at the Speed of Carrier Pigeon
NYT > Technology
Apps that let users send digital messages at ultraslow speeds have taken off, with users reveling in a slower pace of life. (Just don’t use the them to make dinner plans.)
August 22nd 2026, 5:44 am
Anthropic Could Aim to Raise $100 Billion in Blockbuster I.P.O.
NYT > Technology
The offering could value the five-year-old A.I. start-up at $2 trillion, its bankers have told potential investors, which would exceed Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
August 21st 2026, 10:16 pm
TikTok Settles With U.S. Over Child Privacy Concerns for $400 Million
NYT > Technology
The Justice Department resolved a lawsuit that accused the social media company of illegally gathering children’s information.
August 21st 2026, 10:16 pm
Mark Zuckerberg Buys an Irish Castle
NYT > Technology
The prominent landowner has added a nearly 200-year-old estate to his holdings. Archival information says it can take “a brisk walk of 4½ minutes to reach the dining room from the kitchen.”
August 21st 2026, 3:45 pm
In China’s Biggest Car Recall, Tesla and 8 Others Will Address Door Safety
NYT > Technology
China’s regulator ordered changes after vehicle occupants sometimes had difficulty exiting electric cars with retractable door handles after crashes.
August 21st 2026, 11:44 am
OpenAI’s Two-Week Pause + Jill Lepore on the Threat of the “Artificial State” + Train of Thought
NYT > Technology
“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?
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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?
NYT > Technology
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?’
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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.
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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.
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
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
NYT > Technology
Closing the online gap in America will require everything we’ve got, including video game-playing teenagers.
