Google Proposes Fix to Solve Search Monopoly

The search giant’s proposals included allowing flexibility for companies and consumers in choosing a search engine.

OpenAI Unveils New A.I. That Can ‘Reason’ Through Math and Science Problems

The artificial intelligence start-up said the new system, OpenAI o3, outperformed leading A.I. technologies on tests that rate skills in math, science, coding and logic.

Are Amazon’s Drones Finally Ready for Prime Time?

A recent visit to the company’s overhauled drone delivery program in Arizona left me impressed by the drones, but skeptical that the public will welcome them.

How Your Car Might Be Making Roads Safer

Researchers say data from long-haul trucks and General Motors cars is critical for addressing traffic congestion and road safety. Data privacy experts have their concerns.

Nvidia’s Booming A.I. Business Collides With U.S.-Chinese Tensions

The chipmaker expects more than $10 billion in foreign sales this year, but the Biden administration is advancing rules that could curb that growth.

Is the Tech Industry Already on the Cusp of an A.I. Slowdown?

Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?

How to Find Your Way Around That Updated Photos App

Redesigned interfaces, new features and artificial intelligence are meant to enhance the experience, even if the changes can be confusing at first.

These Voters Want to ‘Stop the Steal.’ Top Democrats Aren’t Interested.

A movement by some Democratic voters to investigate the results of the 2024 presidential election mirrors a push by Republicans in 2020. But it’s struggling.

Databricks Is Raising $10 Billion, in One of the Largest Venture Capital Deals

The artificial intelligence start-up’s funding shows investors remain enthusiastic about the A.I. boom.

Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules

Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Jeff Bezos Prepares to Close the Gap in His Space Race With Elon Musk

A new rocket from Mr. Bezos’ company Blue Origin and a satellite system from Amazon could heat up competition with SpaceX, owned by Mr. Musk.

Why Does OpenAI Need So Much Money?

Building a chatbot like ChatGPT requires billions upon billions of dollars. That’s the driving force behind OpenAI’s plans to change how it’s managed.

How OpenAI Hopes to Sever Its Nonprofit Roots

As the maker of ChatGPT battles Google and Meta for A.I. supremacy, it’s also fighting to end control by a nonprofit board.

A Ride-Hailing Start-Up in Washington Tries to ‘Out-Uber Uber’

A company called Empower is trying to take on Uber, Lyft and local regulators as it piles up fines and draws new passengers to its service.

An Epidemic of Vicious School Brawls, Fueled by Student Cellphones

Cafeteria melees. Students kicked in the head. Injured educators. Technology is stoking cycles of violence in schools across the United States.

In Display of Fealty, Tech Industry Curries Favor With Trump

It was a week of frenzied activity, as Silicon Valley billionaires and their companies brandished checks and compliments for the President-elect.

OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk’s Lawsuit

The artificial intelligence start-up argues that Mr. Musk is trying to hamstring its business as he builds a rival company.

Tim Cook Dines With Trump at Mar-a-Lago

The chief executive of Apple is the latest in a series of technology executives who are traveling to Florida to meet with the president-elect.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman to Donate $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund

Mr. Altman and OpenAI have recently hired key executives who previously worked for the Clinton, Obama and Biden administrations.

Elon Musk’s Playbook for DOGE Has a Precedent: X

Mr. Musk is wielding his X account to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. He has used this method before.

How Claude Became Tech Insiders’ Chatbot of Choice

A.I. insiders are falling for Claude, a chatbot from Anthropic. Is it a passing fad, or a preview of artificial relationships to come?

What Is (or Was) ‘Perks Culture’?

After mass layoffs and a pivot to A.I., the tech industry has been scaling back on the splashy and quirky benefits it had become known for.

What Is Venture Capital Now Anyway?

The opposing paths taken by two powerful firms — Benchmark and Andreessen Horowitz — embody a profound debate about the future of an industry that funds and fosters American innovation.

Amazon Plans $1 Million Donation to Trump’s Inaugural Fund

The move follows Meta’s donation of the same amount to the fund earlier this week.

Ev Williams Was Lonely. He Doesn’t Want You to Be.

The serial internet entrepreneur, who co-founded Twitter and created Medium, was turning 50 and feeling detached from friends. Maybe a new start-up could fix that.

Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund

The move follows a visit that Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, made last month to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.

Why Was a Murder Suspect’s Instagram Taken Down, but Not His Goodreads?

Luigi Mangione’s social media accounts attracted swift attention after he was arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive. When do companies scrub a digital trail?

Google Unveils A.I. Agent That Can Use Websites on Its Own

The experimental tool can browse spreadsheets, shopping sites and other services, before taking action on behalf of the computer user.

Trump Picks Andrew Ferguson to Lead Federal Trade Commission

Mr. Ferguson, a current Republican member of the agency, will replace Lina Khan, who had aggressively challenged mergers and the power of the biggest tech companies.

Biden Administration Sprints to Tie Up Tech Loose Ends

Regulators are working around the clock to cement four years of tech policy ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.

How Crypto Insiders Turned ‘Debanking’ Into a Political Storm

Concerns that crypto companies are being purposely cut off from the global banking system have become a political cudgel at an opportune moment for the industry.

Quantum Computing Inches Closer to Reality After Another Google Breakthrough

Google unveiled an experimental machine capable of tasks that a traditional supercomputer could not master in 10 septillion years. (That’s older than the universe.)

China Opens Investigation Into Nvidia Over Potential Antitrust Violations

The move by Chinese regulators came a week after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced U.S. technology to China.

Ukraine Asks if Telegram, Its Favorite App, Is a Sleeper Agent

The messaging app’s popularity has soared during the war with Russia, leading Ukrainian officials to increasingly weigh Telegram’s upsides against its security risks.

Apple Sued for Failing to Curtail Child Sexual Abuse Material on iCloud

Victims of abuse are seeking more than $1.2 billion in damages, arguing that the company abandoned a 2021 system it developed to find abusive material.

Could Facial Recognition Help Find Man Sought in C.E.O.’s Killing?

Experts disagreed on whether running surveillance camera images released by the police through a facial recognition system would produce a reliable lead.

Bitcoin Hits a Milestone: $100,000

The price of a single Bitcoin rose to six figures for the first time, an extraordinary level for a 16-year-old cryptocurrency once dismissed as a sideshow.

Amazon Sued Over Slow Deliveries to Low-Income Areas

The District of Columbia’s attorney general said the company deliberately outsourced Prime member deliveries in certain ZIP codes.

The Furious Contest to Unseat Nvidia as King of A.I. Chips

Amazon, Advanced Micro Devices and several start-ups are beginning to offer credible alternatives to Nvidia’s chips, especially for a phase of A.I. development known as “inferencing.”

Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations

The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel’s military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.

What’s Next for Google’s Search Monopoly

The federal judge who ruled Google was a monopolist in search is weighing the U.S. government’s proposal to force the company to sell its Chrome browser. Here’s what happens now.

Intel’s Chief Executive Is Out Amid Chipmaker’s Struggles

Pat Gelsinger stepped down after nearly four years at the helm of the onetime highflying company, Intel said Monday.

F.T.C. Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft

Regulators are demanding information from the company on its cloud computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity products.

The World’s Pioneering Tech Cop Is Making Her Exit

Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s antitrust regulator, who put technology’s harms on the global agenda, reflected on a decade of taking on the biggest companies and what comes next.

Widespread Microsoft Outage Takes Email and Videoconferencing Offline

The software giant said it was working on a fix for the issue, which has affected the many companies that use Microsoft’s products. It later said it had fixed all affected services except Outlook on the web.

U.S. Says Google Is an Ad Tech Monopolist, in Closing Arguments

The two sides made their final cases to a federal judge Monday in a trial over the tech giant’s dominance in technology that sells ads online.

An A.I. Granny Is Phone Scammers’ Worst Nightmare

Daisy Harris, an A.I.-generated English granny, has been stymying scammers with meandering, time-wasting conversations. But can she actually make a dent in the flood of fraud?

The ‘Rocket Docket’ Judge Who Will Decide the Fate of Google’s Ad Technology

The ruling by a federal judge, Leonie Brinkema, in an antitrust case over Google’s advertising technology could add to the internet company’s woes.

Bluesky, Smiling at Me

Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.

Amazon Invests $4 Billion in Anthropic, Deepening Its A.I. Ties

Since last September, the tech giant has pumped $8 billion into the artificial intelligence start-up, a sign of intense competition in developing tools that are reshaping the tech sector.

Three Short Posts Show a New Power Dynamic Between Musk and Bezos

The world’s two richest men are longtime business rivals, but now one of them has the ear of the next president of the United States.

Phillips 66 Is Accused of Violating the Clean Water Act

The oil company was indicted on charges of dumping nearly 800,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system.

So You’re Thinking of Leaving X for Bluesky. How Does It Work?

The apps look and feel similar. Here is how to use Bluesky and what you might miss from X.

U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

In a landmark antitrust case, the government asked a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser.

U.S. Charges Indian Billionaire Adani With Fraud Over Bribery Scheme

Gautam Adani and his associates were accused of paying more than $250 million in bribes to obtain lucrative solar energy contracts.

Nvidia Doubles Profit as A.I. Chip Sales Soar

The company, which dominates the market for chips used to build artificial intelligence, expects another big jump in the current quarter.

Reddit Back After Tens of Thousands of Users Report a Second Outage

Reddit users reported having problems with the site two days in a row.

Gary Wang, a Top FTX Executive, Is Given No Prison Time

Mr. Wang is the last close colleague of the FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for the fraud that caused the crypto exchange to collapse in 2022.

How to Add Extra Security Layers to Your Phone or Tablet

New features in Apple’s iOS 18 and Google’s Android 15 can lock up apps with sensitive information and even hide them from view.

How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment

Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.

Trump Picks Brendan Carr to Lead F.C.C.

Mr. Carr, who currently sits on the commission and is a vocal critic of Big Tech, has said the agency should regulate the tech industry.

How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Explosive Growth

The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.

Liberals Are Left Out in the Cold as Social Media Veers Right

If the election underscored anything about the internet, it was the ascendancy of social platforms for the right. That puts Democrats at a disadvantage.

Thomas E. Kurtz, a Creator of BASIC Computer Language, Dies at 96

At Dartmouth, long before the days of laptops and smartphones, he worked to give more students access to computers. That work helped propel generations into a new world.

Slash First, Fix Later: How Elon Musk Cuts Costs

Mr. Musk dug into his companies’ budgets, preferring to cut too much rather than too little and to deal with the fallout later. Under Donald Trump, he is set to apply those tactics to the U.S. government.

Elon Musk Adds Microsoft to Suit Against OpenAI

In a new legal filing, the Tesla chief executive accuses the A.I. start-up of undermining antitrust law.

Tech Elite Push Tech Elite to Elon Musk for Cabinet Positions

Tech leaders are recommending their own brethren to Mr. Musk and others, as they aim to leave a Silicon Valley imprint on Donald Trump’s new administration.

Are A.I. Clones the Future of Dating? I Tried Them for Myself.

A New York Times reporter tested a handful of chatbots to see if they could help improve his dating life. The results were decidedly mixed.

F.B.I. Searches Home of Founder of Polymarket Betting Website

The search involving Shayne Coplan, the founder of Polymarket, known for its presidential election odds, was part of a criminal investigation, three people said.

Crypto Industry Lobbies Trump and His Allies to Capitalize on Election Wins

As Bitcoin soars to record highs, cryptocurrency executives are maneuvering to influence Donald J. Trump’s transition and secure their policy goals.

Stand-Up, Drama and Spambots: The Creative World Takes On A.I.

Artificial intelligence has become a subject for people in the art and theater worlds who are worried about being replaced by it.

Trump Raises TikTok’s Hopes for a Rescue in the United States

When asked about whether President-elect Donald Trump would prevent a TikTok ban in the United States, a spokeswoman told The New York Times: “He will deliver.”

How Tech Created a ‘Recipe for Loneliness’

Technology and loneliness are interlinked, researchers have found, stoked by the ways we interact with social media, text messaging and binge-watching.

Big Tech’s Hotbeds of Employee Activism Quiet After Trump’s Victory

Eight years ago, workers loudly protested White House policies. This time around, the companies are trying to keep a lid on activism.

Drop-Off in Democratic Votes Ignites Conspiracy Theories on Left and Right

There is nothing suspicious about the shift in Democratic fortunes. But partisans from across the spectrum are questioning the results, for different reasons.

Elon Musk Is Positioning X Behind the New Trump Presidency

Since the election, Mr. Musk has used his social media company to talk up how bright the future will be under the president-elect.

Suit Against Meta, Using a Tech Shield Law, Is Dismissed

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

Early in the internet era, he was also behind other AOL messages, including “Welcome!” “They said my voice was heard more than 35 million times a day,” he once said.

How Russia Openly Escalated Its Election Interference Efforts

The Kremlin did not bother to hide its efforts to influence the 2024 presidential election, as it did in the past.

Before the Election, Tech C.E.O.s Were Quietly Courting Trump

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

Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and others learned during the last Trump administration to expect the unexpected when it came to Washington scrutiny and support.

After Trump Took the Lead, Election Deniers Went Suddenly Silent

Trump supporters spent years fomenting concern about election integrity. On Tuesday, they set it all aside.

Ride-Hailing Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize

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

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 Spent Over $130 Million on the Election. It Paid Off.

The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.

Pennsylvania Becomes Hot Spot for Election Disinformation

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 Surges to Record as Crypto Investors Cheer Trump Win

Bitcoin’s price went above $75,000, breaking the record that the digital currency set in March.

Software issue sets off conspiracy theories in Pennsylvania.

How Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic

The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.

Cryptocurrency Markets, Promoted by Trump, Brace for Election Volatility

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

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 Falsehoods

Misleading anecdotes and rumors are spreading faster, and with more ferocity, than in the run-ups to past presidential contests.

On Telegram, a Violent Preview of What May Unfold on Election Day and After

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 Own Account Dominates X

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.

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

The change, starting next Friday, lifts a dominant player in artificial intelligence over its chip-making rival, which has struggled to keep up.

I Took a ‘Decision Holiday’ and Put A.I. in Charge of My Life

I thought it would make me put glue on pizza, but instead it entertained my children and got me to finally paint my office. How could it transform our daily lives?

How Election Deniers Sank a Security Conference in Georgia

The gathering had nothing to do with the election. That didn’t stop conspiracy theorists from spreading falsehoods.

Disinformation Watchdogs Are Under Pressure. This Group Refuses to Stop.

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.

Apple’s Quarterly Profit Down Because of Tax Payment in Europe

Sales for the iPhone maker were up 6 percent to to $94.93 billion. But a $14.4 billion tax bill cut profits that would have topped expectations.

Intel Posts $16.6 Billion Quarterly Loss, Its Biggest Ever

The Silicon Valley chip maker has struggled to turn around its fortunes after missing opportunities and poor execution.

Elon Musk’s xAI in Funding Talks That Could Value Company at $40 Billion

The financing efforts follow that of rival OpenAI, which recently closed a funding round that valued it at $157 billion.

OpenAI Folds A.I.-Powered Search Engine Into ChatGPT

The popular online chatbot can now access and deliver information from across the internet in real time, including news, stock prices and sports scores.

Election Falsehoods Take Off on YouTube as It Looks the Other Way

The video site removed 2020 misinformation, fearing real-world harm. Now it’s amplifying and profiting from 2024 falsehoods, researchers said.

Meta’s Profit Rises 35%, Even as Spending Spree Continues

The Silicon Valley company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it does not plan to slow down its investments anytime soon.

Microsoft’s Quarterly Revenue Is Up 16% to $65.6 Billion

The company’s profit increased 11 percent to $24.7 billion, beating Wall Street’s expectations and its own predictions.

Nishad Singh, a Top FTX Executive, Is Given No Prison Time After Cooperation

Mr. Singh, who was a top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire, had pleaded guilty to fraud and campaign finance violations that contributed to the collapse of FTX.

Kraken Lays Off 15% of Workers and Names New Co-Chief Executive

The influential cryptocurrency exchange has undergone several reorganizations in recent years.

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and the Billions of Ways to Influence an Election

The world’s richest men have their own rocket fleets, their own media and their own schemes to succeed with Donald J. Trump.

How FTX’s Young Executives Shattered Their Parents

As their children are sentenced for fraud, the parents of FTX’s top leaders have described their disbelief at how the crypto exchange upended their lives.

Alphabet Revenue Jumps 15% to $88.3 Billion

The tech giant’s 34 percent increase in quarterly profit topped Wall Street expectations, driven by its advertising and cloud businesses.

A Rural Missouri Town Fights Big Tech, and Itself

Residents of Peculiar battled developers and some of their local officials to keep a giant data center out of their community.

How Russia, China and Iran Are Interfering in the Presidential Election

Eight years after Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, foreign influence with American voters has grown more sophisticated. That could have outsize consequences in the 2024 race.

No, noncitizens are not voting in droves.

Studies have shown that noncitizen voting is essentially nonexistent in federal elections in the United States.

No, poll workers aren’t handing out Sharpies to invalidate ballots.

The writing utensils figured prominently in conspiracy theories in previous elections. But they’re often fine to use on paper ballots.

Mr. Bezos Went to Washington. But He Never Arrived.

The billionaire made splashy purchases of The Washington Post and a mansion in Washington. But his status as a power player in the nation’s capital was never realized.

Former Tech C.E.O. Dan Price Is Charged With Rape in California

The former chief of Gravity Payments rose to prominence with the introduction of his company’s $70,000 minimum salary and a splashy social media presence.

The Crypto Website Where the Election Odds Swing in Trump’s Favor

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.

Two Students Created Face Recognition Glasses. It Wasn’t Hard.

A Boston man had a strange encounter at a subway station. A month later, he discovered he was the star of the students’ viral video.

How Intel Got Left Behind in the A.I. Chip Boom

Intel was for decades Silicon Valley’s dominant chip company. But missed opportunities and poor execution left it on the sidelines in tech’s latest gold rush.

No, a Voting Machine Did Not ‘Flip’ a Vote in Georgia

One voter’s mistake has been transformed into a voter fraud conspiracy theory, catapulted into the national spotlight by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Former OpenAI Researcher Says the Company Broke Copyright Law

Suchir Balaji helped gather and organize the enormous amounts of internet data used to train the startup’s ChatGPT chatbot.

Can A.I. Be Blamed for a Teen’s Suicide?

The mother of a 14-year-old Florida boy says he became obsessed with a chatbot on Character.AI before his death.

How to Use Images From Your Phone to Search the Web

If you’re not sure how to describe what you want with keywords, use your camera or photo library to get those search results.

OpenAI Hires Former White House Official as Its Chief Economist

Aaron Chatterji was chief economist at the Commerce Department under President Biden and served on President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers.

Ward Christensen, Early Visionary of Social Media, Dies at 78

Housebound during a 1978 blizzard, he and a friend began devising the first computer bulletin board, a forerunner of online services like Reddit, TikTok and Facebook.

Michael Valentine, 74, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies

An engineer who loved to drive fast, he helped build an industry-altering device that made its debut after the national speed limit of 55 m.p.h. became law.

Microsoft and OpenAI’s Close Partnership Shows Signs of Fraying

The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.

This Ring on Your Finger Tracks Your Sleep. Is It Worth the Splurge?

The $350 Oura Ring 4 looks sleek and cool, and it may be useful for data-hungry health enthusiasts. But it failed this sleep-deprived parent.

Meet the Election Denier Forecasting the 2024 Race

Seth Keshel has become a darling among election deniers by factoring widespread voter fraud — the existence of which has been widely debunked — into his election predictions.

Lillian Schwartz, Pioneer in Computer-Generated Art, Dies at 97

Early in the digital era, she worked at Bell Labs on the intersection of art and technology, making films and at one point arriving at a novel theory about the “Mona Lisa.”

Twitter Barred Them. What Happened When Elon Musk Brought Them Back?

Many users who were reinstated by X have continued to share the kinds of false narratives and conspiracies that once got them suspended.

The Endless Downfall of a Crypto Power Couple

Ryan Salame, an FTX executive, and Michelle Bond, a crypto policy advocate, were once a Washington power couple. Now they both face prison time.

Google Triumphs on the Nobel Stage as Tough Antitrust Fight Looms

Two of the company’s A.I. researchers shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, just hours after the Justice Department started spelling out plans that could lead to its break up.

Can You Turn Off Big Tech’s A.I. Tools? Sometimes, and Here’s How.

Google, Microsoft and Meta are shoving A.I. chatbots into our faces. Sometimes, there’s a way out.

U.S. Weighs Forcing Google to Break Off Parts of the Company

They include making Google’s data available to rivals and forcing it to break off parts of the company, the Justice Department said in a court filing.

A New Bitcoin Documentary Reopens the Search for Satoshi Nakamoto

The identity of the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator has eluded sleuths for years. But does finding the real Mr. Nakamoto really matter?

How Does It Feel to Win a Nobel Prize? Ask the ‘Godfather of A.I.’

The computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton spoke with The Times shortly after learning he had won the Nobel Prize for Physics.

Google Must Open Android to Other App Stores and Billing Options, Judge Rules

The internet giant was ordered by a federal judge to make a series of changes to address its anticompetitive conduct.

The Tech Lobbying Group Helping to Broaden the First Amendment’s Reach

NetChoice, backed by tech giants including Meta and Google, has successfully argued in court that Big Tech hosts protected speech.

Meta Unveils Instant A.I. Video Generator That Adds Sounds

The tech giant is among the many companies building technology that could remake Hollywood — or help spread disinformation.

OpenAI Adds $4 Billion Credit Line on Top of $6.6 Billion Investment Round

The San Francisco company is gathering the billions its executives believe they will need to continue building new A.I. technology.

The Private Life of Telegram’s Founder Adds to His Troubles

The mother of three children with Pavel Durov has poked holes in the Russian tech titan’s carefully managed image through a criminal complaint and her account of their opulent lifestyle.

OpenAI Completes Deal That Values Company at $157 Billion

The A.I. start-up’s valuation has risen by more than $70 billion in nine months.

Did Apple Just Kill Social Apps?

Some app makers worry that a subtle change to the iPhone’s contact-sharing permissions could make it hard for them to get the fast growth they need to compete.

Apple’s A.I. Is Landing Soon on iPhones. Here’s What It’s Like.

The initial version of Apple Intelligence focuses on helping you with words and photos. Prepare to be impressed and unnerved.

A Venture Capital Firm Does Something Rare: Give Money Back

CRV, based in Silicon Valley, plans to return to investors $275 million because the market for mature start-ups has soured.

Cerebras, an A.I. Chipmaker Trying to Take On Nvidia, Files for an I.P.O.

The Silicon Valley company would be among the first A.I. companies to go public since the release of ChatGPT nearly two years ago.

California Governor Vetoes Sweeping A.I. Legislation

The bill would have been the first in the nation to place strict guardrails on the new technology, but Gov. Gavin Newsom said the bill was flawed.

OpenAI Is Growing Fast and Burning Through Piles of Money

As the company looks for more outside investors, documents reviewed by The New York Times show consumer fascination with ChatGPT and a serious need for more cash.

How Google Defended Itself in the Ad Tech Antitrust Trial

The tech giant, which wrapped up its arguments in the federal monopoly trial, simply says it has the best product.

5 Days With Elon Musk on X: Deepfakes, Falsehoods and Lots of Memes

Almost a third of 171 posts last week from the X owner were false, misleading or missing vital context.

OpenAI Executives Exit as C.E.O. Works to Make the Company For-Profit

Mira Murati, the chief technology officer, and two others are leaving as leaders including Sam Altman work to transform the start-up.

Meta Unveils New Smart Glasses and Headsets in Pursuit of the Metaverse

At an event in Silicon Valley, the company exhibited a range of products meant to blend the real world and virtual reality, with a healthy dose of A.I.

Why Is OpenAI Trying to Raise So Much Money?

The San Francisco A.I. start-up believes there is not enough computing power on Earth to build the artificial intelligence it wants to create.

How to Make Typing Easier on the Phone and Leave the Laptop at Home

Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler.

CrowdStrike Executive Questioned by Lawmakers Over Global Tech Outage

Adam Meyers, a senior vice president of the cybersecurity firm, testified in front of a House Homeland Security subcommittee about the July mishap.

Caroline Ellison, Star Witness at FTX Trial, Is Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison

A top adviser to Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of FTX, Ms. Ellison pleaded guilty to conspiring with him to steal $8 billion and became a crucial witness for the prosecution.

Mark Zuckerberg Is Done With Politics

He was once a backer of liberal causes. Then everyone seemed to turn on him. Now he wants to stay away from politics — if that’s possible.

How Meta Distanced Itself From Politics

Ahead of November’s election, Meta has de-emphasized political content on Facebook, Instagram and Threads and doesn’t want to talk about candidates or campaigns.

Is Math the Path to Chatbots That Don’t Make Stuff Up?

Chatbots like ChatGPT get stuff wrong. But researchers are building new A.I. systems that can verify their own math — and maybe more.

Will A.I. Be a Bust? A Wall Street Skeptic Rings the Alarm.

Jim Covello, Goldman Sachs’s head of stock research, warned that building too much of what the world doesn’t need “typically ends badly.”

A Hovercraft Built From Scratch Sails ‘Like Magic’

Robert Tymofichuk, a teacher in Alberta, Canada, spent nearly 2,000 hours building an operational hovercraft from salvaged car parts and with no blueprint.

After Apple, Jony Ive Is Building an Empire of His Own

Five years after leaving Apple, the iPhone designer is forging a new life in San Francisco, one imaginative building at a time.

Qualcomm Asked Chip Rival Intel if It Would Consider a Sale

While Intel has struggled in recent years, other chipmakers are thriving because of a boom in demand.

What the U.S. Has Argued in the Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial

As the government wraps up its case, it has built a picture of how Google has become dominant among companies that buy and sell ads online.

F.T.C. Study Finds ‘Vast Surveillance’ of Social Media Users

Meta, YouTube and other sites collected more data than most users realized, a new report by the Federal Trade Commission finds.

Foldables Are Becoming Good Enough to Be Your Next Smartphone

New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.

California Passes Election ‘Deepfake’ Laws, Forcing Social Media Companies to Take Action

The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.

Caroline Ellison, Star Witness in FTX Case, Should Receive Lenient Sentence, Prosecutors Signal

Ms. Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s former girlfriend and a top executive in his empire, is set to be sentenced on Sept. 24 for her role in the collapse of the crypto exchange.

How A.I., QAnon and Falsehoods Are Reshaping the Presidential Race

Three experts on social media and disinformation share their predictions for this year’s chaotic election.

Instagram’s New ‘Teen Accounts’: What Parents and Kids Need to Know

The social media app says new privacy settings and features will create more age-appropriate experiences for youth under 18.

Instagram, Facing Pressure Over Child Safety Online, Unveils Sweeping Changes

The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18.

Meta and YouTube Crack Down on Russian Media Outlets

The owner of Facebook and Instagram said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, while YouTube is removing channels it had already blocked.

Trump Rolls Out His New Cryptocurrency Business

In a livestream, Donald Trump formally introduced World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture led by two digital currency entrepreneurs with little experience running high-profile businesses.

Amazon Tells Corporate Workers to Be Back in the Office 5 Days a Week

The internet giant told employees on Monday that it expected them to return to the office full-time in January.

YouTube CEO Says Google Faces Plenty of Ad Tech Competition

Kicking off the second week of an antitrust trial, Neal Mohan testified that Google did what was best for consumers and the ad industry.

Judges Show Some Skepticism of TikTok’s Fight Against Potential U.S. Ban

TikTok on Monday pushed back against a law that would force the popular video app to sell to a non-Chinese owner or be banned, in what is shaping up to be a landmark case.

The Chinese Chipmaker at the Heart of the U.S.-China Tech War

Efforts by the Beijing-backed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, or SMIC, to break through innovation barriers have landed it in a geopolitical tech battle.

Will TikTok Be Banned in January? That Question Is Headed to Court.

TikTok will be in federal court on Monday, aiming to block a new law that will ban the popular video app in the United States early next year.

Sam Bankman-Fried Files Appeal to Overturn Fraud Conviction

Mr. Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was convicted last fall and is serving a 25-year sentence in prison.

Donald Trump Prepares to Unveil a Cryptocurrency Business

Mr. Trump said he would introduce the project on Monday, continuing his embrace of the crypto industry, a major source of political donations.

Inside Elon Musk’s Mushrooming Security Apparatus

As threats to his personal safety have become graver, the world’s richest man has barricaded himself behind a phalanx of bodyguards that operates like a mini-Secret Service.

OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Can Reason Through Math and Science

Driven by new technology called OpenAI o1, the chatbot can test various strategies and try to identify mistakes as it tackles complex tasks.

U.S. Presses Nigeria to Release Imprisoned Binance Employee

Diplomats are calling for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, an employee of the crypto exchange who was arrested in February.

OpenAI’s Fund-Raising Talks Could Value Company at $150 Billion

The San Francisco start-up hopes to raise $6.5 billion as part of an aggressive push for more investment.

Live From San Francisco: Mark Zuckerberg Tapes a Podcast With 6,000 Friends

Mr. Zuckerberg talked to a packed house Tuesday night for the “Acquired” podcast. It’s a sign of how tech titans reach the public now.

How False Claims About Immigrants and Dead Pets Became a Trump Talking Point

Falsehoods claiming migrants in Ohio are killing cats and decapitating ducks went viral this week. The Trump campaign embraced them.

Google and Apple Face Billions in Penalties After Losing E.U. Appeals

The cases had established the European Union as the world’s leading tech watchdog, but have since raised questions about its protracted appeals process.

U.S. Argues Google Created Ad Tech Monopoly

The tech giant went to court on Monday in a second antitrust trial, this one focused on its dominance in advertising technology software. The case could reshape its business.

How to Turn Your Old iPhone Into an A.I. Phone (and Skip the Upgrade)

Apple is using Apple Intelligence, a suite of tools for generating images and text, to upsell the iPhone 16. But you can get similar features elsewhere.

Apple Unveils New iPhones With Built-In Artificial Intelligence

The company also showcased a new Apple Watch and AirPods that can reduce noise at concerts or near construction sites.

A.I. Can Now Create Lifelike Videos. Can You Tell What’s Real?

Test your understanding of A.I. in this quiz.

Can Apple’s iPhones Pass the A.I. Test?

On Monday, the company will introduce smartphones with A.I. features that could take the technology mainstream or sow fresh doubts about its viability.

U.S. Prepares to Challenge Google’s Online Ad Dominance

In a second antitrust trial that starts on Monday, the Justice Department has called for a breakup of the tech giant, which it says controls the vast majority of online advertising.

Google’s Legal Scorecard Amid Another Antitrust Fight

How the tech giant has fared in its major legal battles across the U.S. and Europe so far.

How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists

Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages.

Judge Sets 2025 Timeline for Remedies to Google’s Search Monopoly

After ruling against Google last month, Judge Amit P. Mehta said he would take until next August to determine fixes that the company must make.

How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump

Their fast-evolving political friendship has become a potential minefield, as Mr. Musk’s sprawling businesses may present conflicts of interest if Mr. Trump is elected in November.

Telegram’s Founder, in First Comments Since Arrest, Defends the App

Pavel Durov, held in France since last month, blamed “growing pains” for the company’s problems and pledged to make improvements.

Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra

A small but vocal group is forming new funds and taking new approaches to counter the swell of money into venture capital in recent years.

Internet Archive Loses Court Appeal in Fight Over Online Lending Library

The dispute started in the early days of the pandemic when the organization expanded access to a free online collection of books.

Waymo’s Robot Taxis Are Almost Mainstream. Can They Now Turn a Profit?

Now that its technology is showing it can work on city streets, Alphabet, which owns Waymo, plans to invest billions more.

OpenAI, Still Haunted by Its Chaotic Past, Is Trying to Grow Up

The maker of ChatGPT is struggling to transform itself into a profit-driven company while satisfying worries about the safety of artificial intelligence.

Left-Wing Misinformation Is Having a Moment

America’s right flank remains the chief purveyor of misinformation, but this summer’s political tumult created ideal conditions for falsehoods to spread among progressives.

With X Blocked, Brazilians Find New Homes for Their Thoughts

The platform went dark across Brazil on Saturday, sending online commentators to new digital town squares.

OpenAI Names Political Veteran Chris Lehane as Head of Global Policy

The prominent A.I. start-up is also considering a change to its corporate structure to make it more appealing to outside investors.

How Do You Change a Chatbot’s Mind?

When I set out to improve my tainted reputation with chatbots, I discovered a new world of A.I. manipulation.

Apple and Nvidia in Talks to Invest in OpenAI

Led by the investment firm Thrive Capital, the new deal would value the artificial intelligence start-up at over $100 billion.

Telegram Founder’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight

The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security.

Brazil Threatens to Ban Elon Musk’s X

The country’s Supreme Court gave the service 24 hours to name a legal representative in Brazil or face suspension.

OpenAI in Talks for Deal That Would Value Company at $100 Billion

While some young A.I. companies have struggled to compete with the tech industry’s giants, OpenAI has been rapidly expanding.

California Legislature Approves Bill Proposing Sweeping A.I. Restrictions

Gov. Gavin Newsom must now decide whether to sign into law the fiercely debated legislation.

Google’s Antitrust Defeat Opens the Door to Lawsuit From Yelp

Yelp complained for more than a decade that Google tilted the search market in its favor. After its rival’s landmark legal loss, it finally decided to sue.

Nvidia Revenue Jumps 122% in Positive Sign for Tech’s A.I. Boom

Expectations for the chipmaker have been through the roof because of its dominance in a key component for artificial intelligence systems.

Google Says It Fixed Image Generator That Failed to Depict White People

The company will allow users of its Gemini chatbot to create images of people with artificial intelligence after disabling the feature six months ago.

How to Squeeze More Time Out of a Failing Phone Battery

If your current smartphone can’t make it through the day without needing a recharge, here are a few steps to make it last a little longer.

Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

The indictment of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.

Telegram’s Loudest Defender: The Global Crypto Industry

When the messaging app’s founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested, he received a flood of support from a multitrillion-dollar industry that relies on it.

How Telegram’s Founder Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man

Pavel Durov’s anti-establishment streak helped him create one of the world’s biggest online platforms, which emphasizes free speech. It also put a target on his back.

Telegram Becomes Free Speech Flashpoint After Founder’s Arrest

Pavel Durov, the founder of the app, which has more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by the French authorities.

Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco. City Officials Say ‘Good Riddance.’

The company, founded in the city as Twitter, is moving its headquarters to Texas as a shadow of its former self.

How Elon Musk Got Tangled Up in Blue

Twitter Blue, a revamped subscription service that let users buy verified badges, was the first big test for the platform’s new owner. It didn’t go well.

Crypto Lobbyist Charged With Breaking Campaign Finance Rules

The charges against Michelle Bond, a former head of a crypto industry trade group, are part of the continuing legal fallout from the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange.

U.S. Investigating Americans Who Worked With Russian State Television

The F.B.I. raided the homes of two prominent commentators on Russian state television channels as part of an effort to blunt attempts to influence November’s election.

The Year of the A.I. Election That Wasn’t

More than 30 tech companies have pitched A.I. tools to political campaigns for November’s election. The campaigns have been wary.

How a Law That Shields Big Tech Is Now Being Used Against It

A Massachusetts professor has filed a lawsuit against Meta using a novel interpretation of Section 230, a law known primarily for shielding social media companies from liability.

OpenAI Says It Disrupted an Iranian Misinformation Campaign

The company said the Iranian effort, which used ChatGPT, did not gain much traction.

Apple Giving Ground on App Store Rules to Appease Regulators

The company faces pressure from governments around the world and complaints from companies that it is still too restrictive.

Local News Is Dying, but Not in San Francisco

The city has become a hothouse for experimentation in local news. Could it serve as a model for the rest of the country?

California A.I. Bill Is Amended; Vote Is Expected by End of August

Silicon Valley companies still worry that state lawmakers are jumping the gun on regulating a still-unproven technology.

Cisco Systems to Cut About 7% of Staff in Second Round of Layoffs

The cuts could amount to about 6,000 jobs for the San Jose, Calif., maker of computer networking technology.

A California Bill to Regulate A.I. Causes Alarm in Silicon Valley

A California state senator, Scott Wiener, wants to stop the creation of dangerous A.I. But critics say he is jumping the gun.

How ‘Deepfake Elon Musk’ Became the Internet’s Biggest Scammer

An A.I.-powered version of Mr. Musk has appeared in thousands of inauthentic ads, contributing to billions in fraud.

U.S. Said to Consider a Breakup of Google to Address Search Monopoly

The Justice Department and state attorneys general are discussing various scenarios to remedy Google’s dominance in online search, including a breakup of the company.

Google Debuts A.I.-Powered Phones in Latest Attempt to Best the iPhone

The internet giant unveiled the next generation of Pixel phones, headphones and watches to stand out in a hardware market that has mostly ignored it.

Musk’s Trump Talk: After Glitchy Start, a Two-Hour Ramble

Problems in the livestream renewed questions about X’s ability to handle big events, but it also showed how the platform can still grab attention.

The Unraveling of a Crypto Dream

Brock Pierce arrived in Puerto Rico seven years ago, promising to use crypto magic to revitalize the local economy. Now he’s mired in legal disputes and fighting with his business partners.

X Spaces with Trump is off to a glitchy start.

The audio livestream of a conversation between Elon Musk and the former president ran late as users scrambled to try to access the site.

Elon Musk Is Using X to Push His Views, and Donald Trump

Mr. Musk has become a vocal supporter of Mr. Trump. It wasn’t always that way.

Trump Returns to X in Victory for Elon Musk

The former president posted a campaign video ahead of a scheduled interview on the platform with Mr. Musk, who reinstated Mr. Trump’s account shortly after buying the site in 2022.

How Has Tech Changed Your School Experience? We Want to Hear About It.

Some states are banning phones in schools to reduce classroom distraction and cyberbullying. Tell us about your experience with tech in schools.

Why Schools Are Racing to Ban Student Phones

As the new school year starts, a wave of new laws that aim to curb distracted learning is taking effect in Indiana, Louisiana and other states.

How Online Hatred Toward Migrants Spurs Real-World Violence

Social media posts assailing immigrants have fomented a climate of fear and hatred in Britain, Portugal and other countries. The vitriolic language is now spilling onto the streets.

Former Twitter Board Member Sues Elon Musk’s X For $20 Million in Pay

After purchasing Twitter, Mr. Musk failed to cash out Omid Kordestani’s stock, according to allegations in a new lawsuit.

Advertising Coalition Shuts Down After X, Owned by Elon Musk, Sues

The Global Alliance for Responsible Media will dissolve after Mr. Musk accused the group of orchestrating a boycott.

The New A.I. Deal: Buy Everything but the Company

Google, Microsoft and Amazon have made deals with A.I. start-ups for their technology and top employees, but have shied from owning the firms. Here’s why.

Where Are the Trumpiest Ads? All Over Truth Social.

Donald J. Trump’s social network is increasingly relying on a niche of the ad market that caters to hard-core Trump fans and Christian conservatives for revenue.

What Do Conspiracy Theorists Do When Proved Wrong? Double Down or Move On.

An outlandish idea that President Biden was dead or nearly dead was quickly refuted. Few of the accounts that had spread it online recanted.

X, Owned by Elon Musk, Brings Antitrust Suit Accusing Advertisers of a Boycott

The company claimed that members of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media coordinated to dissuade brands from advertising on X.

As Regulators Close In, Nvidia Scrambles for a Response

With a 90 percent share of the A.I. chip market, the company is facing antitrust investigations into the possibility that it could lock in customers or hurt competitors.

How the Google Antitrust Ruling May Influence Tech Competition

Nearly a quarter-century after Microsoft lost a similar case, a judge’s decision that Google abused a monopoly in internet search is likely to have major ripple effects.

After Google Antitrust Ruling, Here’s Where Other Big Tech Cases Stand

The federal government has more lawsuits in the pipeline trying to rein in the tech giants, including another antitrust case against Google that goes to trial next month.

X to Close Flagship San Francisco Office

Elon Musk, X’s owner, has clashed with California’s leaders and has said the social media platform would move its headquarters to Texas.

U.S. et al. v. Google: Read the Ruling

Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search, a federal judge ruled on Monday. The landmark decision strikes at the power of tech giants in the modern internet era and may fundamentally alter the way they do business.

‘Google Is a Monopolist,’ Judge Rules in Landmark Antitrust Case

The ruling on Google’s search dominance was the first antitrust decision of the modern internet era in a case against a technology giant.

Elon Musk Revives Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman

The Tesla chief executive has renewed claims that the A.I. start-up put profits and commercial interests ahead of the public good.

How 2024 Became the Zoom Election

Hastily assembled mega-rallies conducted over Zoom are raising millions to elect Kamala Harris, giving the videoconferencing app an unexpected role in this year’s campaign.

Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Banned A.I. Chips in China

The Times found an active trade in Nvidia chips in China despite U.S. national security restrictions, as well as unreported incidents of how the technology had been used to further defense research.

With Smugglers and Front Companies, China Is Skirting American A.I. Bans

The U.S. is trying to stop China from getting Nvidia microchips to advance its military. The private sector is fighting back.

Meta in Talks to Use Voices of Judi Dench, Awkwafina and Others for A.I.

If deals are struck, Meta may incorporate the actors’ voices into a digital assistant product called MetaAI, people with knowledge of the effort said.

Tech Bosses Preach Patience as They Spend and Spend on A.I.

Big technology companies show no signs of slowing their spending on artificial intelligence, even though a payoff still looks a long way away.

Read the lawsuit

The Justice Department said in its legal filing that TikTok had violated a leading child privacy law.

U.S. Sues TikTok Over Child Privacy Violations

The Justice Department said TikTok illegally collected children’s data and knowingly allowed users under the age of 13 to create accounts.

Sales of Macs and iPads Lead Apple’s Quarterly Revenue Up 5%

While iPhone sales dropped 1 percent, consumer interest in Apple’s flagship product is expected to pick up later this year.

Amazon Cautions That When the News Gets Nutty, People Shop Less

The e-commerce giant reported a profitable second quarter, but warned that the third quarter will be harder to predict.

Intel Will Cut Over 15,000 Jobs Amid Struggles to Turn Itself Around

The Silicon Valley chip maker also reported a net loss and declining revenue in the latest quarter.

The Wall Street Journal Kept Gershkovich’s Detention Front and Center

The Journal staged several events in his honor and set up a part of its website to call attention to the plight of the journalist during his lengthy detention in Russia.

Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk Over Canceled X Deal

The former CNN reporter said in a lawsuit that X had refused to pay him after a testy interview with its billionaire owner.

Elon Musk Blasts Venezuela’s Maduro in an Escalating War of Words

Mr. Musk, who has long criticized leftist politicians, called President Nicolás Maduro a “dictator” and compared him to a donkey.

Meta Says It Will Continue Spending, as Growth Surges

The company has been investing in artificial intelligence technologies, as well as building the immersive world of the metaverse.

Don’t Let Your Smartphone Keep You Up at Night

These features to let you wind down for bed, mute notifications and stay on a regular sleep schedule may help you get more rest.

More Than 100 Silicon Valley Investors Pledge to Support Kamala Harris

The group, including Democratic donors such as Reid Hoffman and Vinod Khosla, has been organized under an effort called VCsForKamala.

Microsoft Profit Jumps 10%, but Cloud Computing Grows Less Than Expected

The tech giant’s revenue also grew 15 percent, but Wall Street is watching whether its investment in A.I. is paying off for its cloud computing business.

Norah O’Donnell to Step Down as Anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’

Ms. O’Donnell told colleagues that she had signed “a long-term commitment” to CBS News involving a new role conducting “big interviews.”

Kamala Harris Faces a Faster, Uglier Version of the Internet

Politicians have long faced racist and sexist attacks online. But Ms. Harris is being attacked on more platforms, with new technologies and in front of bigger audiences than Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were.

How YouTube Took Over Our Television Screens

The platform first known for viral videos now attracts more viewers on TVs than Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video.

Meta Reaches $1.4 Billion Settlement With Texas Over Privacy Violations

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram faced allegations that it had collected facial identification information on millions of users in violation of a state law.

How the Kids Online Safety Act Was Dragged Into a Political War

The Senate overwhelmingly passed the Kids Online Safety Act on Tuesday, but the legislation faces an uphill battle in the House because of censorship concerns.

It’s Silicon Valley vs. Silicon Valley as Political Fights Escalate

Elon Musk, Reid Hoffman and other tech billionaires, many of whom are part of the “PayPal Mafia,” are openly brawling with one another over politics as tensions rise.

Business Is Buzzing Again for the Meme Makers of the Left

After a few sluggish years under President Biden, liberal social media creators are seeing their messages resonate as Kamala Harris campaigns for the White House.

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Elon?

Linda Yaccarino, the C.E.O. of X, has worked hard to bring back advertisers and fix the platform’s business. But its owner, Elon Musk, is always one whim away from undoing her work.

A Digital Coin Based on Baby Trump? Yup.

One of the wildest, most scam-ridden corners of the cryptocurrency industry — memecoins, which are rooted in internet memes — has roared back.

Justice Dept. Defends TikTok Law That Forces App’s Sale or Ban

In its first detailed response to a legal challenge, the agency said TikTok’s proposed changes wouldn’t prevent China from using it to collect U.S. users’ data or spread propaganda.

Automakers Sold Driver Data for Pennies, Senators Say

Ron Wyden and Edward Markey urged the F.T.C. to investigate how car companies handled the data from millions of car owners.

When A.I. Fails the Language Test, Who Is Left Out of the Conversation?

The use of artificial intelligence is exploding around the world, but the technology’s language models are primarily trained in English, leaving many speakers of other languages behind.

OpenAI Is Testing an A.I.-Powered Search Engine

The prominent A.I. start-up said it planned to eventually fold the new technology into its popular online chatbot, ChatGPT.

In Win for Uber and Lyft, California Court Upholds Gig-Worker Proposition

Passed by voters in 2020, the ballot measure classifies drivers of ride-hailing apps as independent contractors rather than as employees.

China Is Closing the A.I. Gap With the United States

In recent weeks, Chinese tech companies have unveiled technologies that rival American systems — and they are already in the hands of consumers and software developers.

Elon Musk Wants People on X to Police Election Posts. It’s Not Working Well.

The social media company will use its Community Notes program to moderate lies about the election, but cracks are already appearing.

The Illicit Flow of Technology to Russia Goes Through This Hong Kong Address

Defying sanctions, Russia has obtained nearly $4 billion in restricted chips since the war began in Ukraine. Many were shipped through a cluster of shell companies in Hong Kong.

A Kamala Harris Presidency Could Mean More of the Same on A.I. Regulation

The presumptive Democratic nominee has won concessions from Big Tech leaders on A.I., but she hasn’t successfully pushed Congress to regulate.

Alphabet Reports 29% Jump in Profit as A.I. Efforts Begin to Pay Off

Google’s parent company narrowly topped revenue and profit expectations, driven by its search engine and cloud unit, and it said A.I. investments were “driving new growth.”

Mark Zuckerberg Stumps for ‘Open Source’ A.I.

The chief executive of Meta said in an open letter that it was important that the technology was not controlled by a handful of giant companies — including his own.

A.I. Can Write Poetry, but It Struggles With Math

A.I.’s math problem reflects how much the new technology is a break with computing’s past.

Google’s $23 Billion Plan to Buy Cybersecurity Start-Up Wiz Falls Apart

Wiz’s chief executive said the company walked away from a “humbling offer” and would pursue an initial public offering instead.

Congress Calls for Tech Outage Hearing to Grill CrowdStrike C.E.O.

The House Homeland Security Committee called on the chief executive of the cybersecurity firm to testify on the disruption.

In Silicon Valley, Where Trump Made Inroads, Democrats Are Now Invigorated

Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen and others have endorsed Donald J. Trump. But President Biden’s withdrawal has re-energized Democrats across the tech industry and may blunt that momentum.

When Tech Fails, It Is Usually With a Whimper Instead of a Bang

While in some corners of Silicon Valley people worry about the risks of A.I., a simple failed software update caused a worldwide outage.

How a Software Update Crashed Computers Around the World

Here’s a visual explanation for how a faulty software update crippled machines.

What We Know About the Global Microsoft Outage

Airlines to banks to retailers were affected in many countries. Businesses are struggling to recover.

The Data That Powers A.I. Is Disappearing Fast

New research from the Data Provenance Initiative has found a dramatic drop in content made available to the collections used to build artificial intelligence.

The Push to Develop Generative A.I. Without All the Lawsuits

Companies like Getty have begun developing A.I. models with their own data, part of a broader push to build artificial intelligence with licensed content.

Meta Said to Be in Talks for Minority Stake in Eyewear Maker

Meta is discussing taking a stake of as much as 5 percent of EssilorLuxottica, which makes eyewear brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley, people with knowledge of the talks said.

An Algorithm Told Police She Was Safe. Then Her Husband Killed Her.

Spain has become reliant on an algorithm to score how likely a domestic violence victim may be abused again and what protection to provide — sometimes leading to fatal consequences.

J.D. Vance’s A.I. Agenda: Reduce Regulation

Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick has indicated he favors a hands-off approach to A.I. but also wants to increase scrutiny of the biggest tech firms in the field.

How a Network of Tech Billionaires Helped J.D. Vance Leap Into Power

Mr. Vance spent less than five years in Silicon Valley’s tech industry, but the connections he made with Peter Thiel and others became crucial to his political ascent.

Elon Musk Says He Will Move X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas

The social media and rocket companies are based in California, which the billionaire criticized for its recent transgender legislation.

Is It Silicon Valley’s Job to Make Guaranteed Income a Reality?

The tech community, led by Sam Altman of OpenAI, has funded programs that give people unconditional cash. Some say it’s time to scale up.

Elon Musk Enters Uncharted Territory With Trump Endorsement

The owner of X broke with tradition at other social media companies to support the former president, as he drives political conversation on his site.

The Gunshots Rang Out. Then the Conspiracy Theories Erupted Online.

Claims that President Biden and his allies ordered the attack on Donald J. Trump, or that Mr. Trump staged the attack, started quickly and spread fast across social media.

Google Close to Its Biggest Acquisition Ever, Despite Antitrust Scrutiny

The search giant’s negotiations to buy Wiz, a cybersecurity start-up, for $23 billion, come as the Biden administration has taken a hard line against consolidation in tech and other industries.

How Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Became Tech’s Steely Eyed A.I. Gambler

Microsoft’s all-in moment on artificial intelligence has been defined by billions in spending and a C.E.O. counting on technology with huge potential and huge risks.

The End of the Affair? Not for Eric Schmidt.

While Mr. Schmidt was chief executive of Google, he had an extramarital relationship with Marcy Simon, a public relations executive. A decade after they split, things are still messy.

Saudi Money Makes a Big Splash in Video Games

For struggling American video game companies, Saudi Arabia’s investments in the industry have been hard to resist. Not all gamers are happy about it.

How Biden’s Stumbles Collided With a Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory

Some far-right commentators have long argued that Democratic Party elites were plotting to replace President Biden. Now those commentators say they’ll be proved correct.

Even Disinformation Experts Don’t Know How to Stop It

Researchers have learned plenty about misinformation and how it spreads. But they’re still struggling to figure out how to stop it.

Elon Musk’s Plan to Put a Million Earthlings on Mars in 20 Years

SpaceX employees are working on designs for a Martian city, including dome habitats and spacesuits, and researching whether humans can procreate off Earth. Mr. Musk has volunteered his sperm.

Microsoft Surrenders OpenAI Board Position

As regulatory scrutiny picks up, the tech giant says it is pleased with the progress OpenAI has made with governance and considers its oversight role unnecessary.

F.T.C. Bars Anonymous Messaging App From Serving Users Under Age 18

The move against the app NGL by the Federal Trade Commission was the first time the agency barred an online service from hosting minors.

U.S. Plans Up to $1.6 Billion in Funding for Packaging Computer Chips

The proposed funding, part of the CHIPS Act, is intended to stoke chip packaging, a process that helps drive progress in semiconductors but that takes place mostly in Asia.

Students Target Teachers in Group TikTok Attack, Shaking Their School

Seventh and eighth graders in Malvern, Pa., impersonating their teachers posted disparaging, lewd, racist and homophobic videos in the first known mass attack of its kind in the U.S.

Ray Kurzweil Still Says He Will Merge With A.I.

Now 76, the inventor and futurist hopes to reach “the Singularity” and live indefinitely. His margin of error is shrinking.

A Hacker Stole OpenAI Secrets, Raising Fears That China Could, Too

A security breach at the maker of ChatGPT last year revealed internal discussions among researchers and other employees, but not the code behind OpenAI’s systems.

How to Clean Up Your Phone’s Photo Library to Free Up Space

Deleting duplicates, bad shots and other unwanted files makes it easier to find the good pictures — and gives you room to take more.

Investors Pour $27.1 Billion Into A.I. Start-Ups, Defying a Downturn

Funding for A.I. firms made up nearly half the $56 billion in U.S. start-up financing from April to June, according to PitchBook.

A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots

Driven by the war with Russia, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in the weaponization of consumer technology.

Facial Recognition Led to Wrongful Arrests. So Detroit Is Making Changes.

The Detroit Police Department arrested three people after bad facial recognition matches, a national record. But it’s adopting new policies that even the A.C.L.U. endorses.

Japanese researchers used living skin cells to make a flexible 3-D facial mold for a robot.

Uber and Lyft Agree to Give Massachusetts Drivers Minimum Pay

The deal, which includes a $175 million settlement with the state, keeps the drivers classified as independent contractors, not employees.

The A.I. Boom Has an Unlikely Early Winner: Wonky Consultants

Rattled by tech’s latest trend, businesses have turned to advisers at Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey and KPMG for guidance on adopting generative artificial intelligence.

When the Terms of Service Change to Make Way for A.I. Training

Tech companies have been making subtle and not-so-subtle changes to their rules for better access to data for building A.I. We took a look at some of them.

Cruise, the Self-Driving Car Subsidiary of G.M., Names a New C.E.O.

After a year of safety problems, layoffs and mass executive departures, G.M. is trying to find stability for its futuristic driverless car business.

La inteligencia artificial mejora rápidamente. ¿Puedes distinguir lo que es real?

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A.I. Is Getting Better Fast. Can You Tell What’s Real Now?

Test your skills in this quiz.

Apple Is First Company Charged Under New E.U. Competition Law

The company’s App Store policies are illegal under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, according to regulators in Brussels.

What the Arrival of A.I. Phones and Computers Means for Our Data

Apple, Microsoft and Google need more access to our data as they promote new phones and personal computers that are powered by artificial intelligence. Should we trust them?

These Grieving Parents Want Congress to Protect Children Online

A group is using the Mothers Against Drunk Driving playbook, sharing personal tragedies, to lobby for the Kids Online Safety Act.

The Future of Streaming (According to the Moguls Figuring It Out)

Who will survive? Die? Thrive? And how? We talked to nearly a dozen top media executives and asked them to predict what lies ahead.

How Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Failed Children on Safety, States Say

The C.E.O. and his team drove Meta’s efforts to capture young users and misled the public about the risks, lawsuits by state attorneys general say.

OpenAI Co-Founder, Who Helped Oust Sam Altman, Starts His Own Company

Ilya Sutskever’s new start-up, Safe Superintelligence, aims to build A.I. technologies that are smarter than a human but not dangerous.

Nvidia Becomes Most Valuable Public Company, Topping Microsoft

The chip maker’s stock price has jumped over the last year thanks to its stranglehold on the market for the chips needed to build A.I. systems.

U.S. Sues Adobe Over Hard-to-Cancel Subscriptions

The maker of Photoshop and other popular design software hid details of expensive cancellation fees, according to a Justice Department lawsuit.

How Crypto Money Is Poised to Influence the Election

The industry’s political awakening — and enormous pool of cash — is already affecting high-profile races across the country.

Lynn Conway, Computing Pioneer and Transgender Advocate, Dies at 86

She made significant contributions at IBM, but she lost her job because of her conviction that she inhabited the wrong body. She later fought for transgender rights.

Remo Saraceni, 89, Dies; Inventor of the Walking Piano Seen in ‘Big’

His keyboard, which became famous after Tom Hanks melodiously hopped on it, displayed Mr. Saraceni’s vision of technology powered by “people energy.”

At X Staff Meetings, Executives Talk Up Return of Advertisers

Still, Elon Musk, who owns the platform, and his chief executive Linda Yaccarino, have work to do to grow the business, leaders told employees.

Lawmakers Question Microsoft’s President About Its Presence in China

Brad Smith testified before a House committee a year after Chinese hackers infiltrated Microsoft’s technology and penetrated government networks.

Fake News Still Has a Home on Facebook

Christopher Blair, a renowned “liberal troll” who posts falsehoods to Facebook, is having a banner year despite crackdowns by Facebook and growing competition from A.I.

Elon Musk Withdraws His Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman

The Tesla chief executive had claimed that the A.I. start-up put profits and commercial interests ahead of benefiting humanity.

Grab Them. Then Stump Them.

Word puzzles on LinkedIn. Logic challenges in The Washington Post. For news publishers and tech sites looking to both entice and engage users, games are serious business.

Can Apple Rescue the Vision Pro?

The $3,500 “spatial computing” device has gathered dust on my shelf. Can tweaks and upgrades save it from obsolescence?

Welcome to the Era of the A.I. Smartphone

Apple and Google are getting up close and personal with user data to craft memos, summarize documents and generate images.

Apple Jumps Into A.I. Fray With Apple Intelligence

The iPhone maker, which has been slow to embrace artificial intelligence, will weave it into the technology that runs on billions of devices.

States Take Up A.I. Regulation Amid Federal Standstill

California legislators have made the biggest push to pass new laws to rein in the technology. Colorado passed one protecting consumers.

Hey, Siri! Let’s Talk About How Apple Is Giving You an A.I. Makeover.

Apple, a latecomer to artificial intelligence, has struck a deal with OpenAI and developed tools to improve its Siri voice assistant, which it is set to showcase on Monday.

Is Your Driving Being Secretly Scored?

The insurance industry, hungry for insights into how people drive, has turned to automakers and smartphone apps like Life360.

Worried About Meta Using Your Instagram to Train Its A.I.? Here’s What to Know.

Social media users voiced worries about a move by Meta to use information from public posts, including on Facebook, to train its chatbot.

‘This Is Going to Be Painful’: How a Bold A.I. Device Flopped

Humane’s Ai Pin was supposed to free people from smartphones, but sales have been slow. Now Humane is talking to HP and others about a potential sale.

It Looked Like a Reliable News Site. It Was an A.I. Chop Shop.

BNN Breaking had millions of readers, an international team of journalists and a publishing deal with Microsoft. But it was full of error-ridden content.

U.S. Clears Way for Antitrust Inquiries of Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI

The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission agreed to divide responsibility for investigating three major players in the artificial intelligence industry.

Finding Your Roots With Help From Your Phone

Everyday tools and free apps on your mobile device can help you collect, translate and digitize new material for your family-tree files.

Israel Secretly Targets U.S. Lawmakers With Influence Campaign on Gaza War

Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs ordered the operation, which used fake social media accounts urging U.S. lawmakers to fund Israel’s military, according to officials and documents about the effort.

OpenAI Insiders Warn of a ‘Reckless’ Race for Dominance

A group of current and former employees is calling for sweeping changes to the artificial intelligence industry, including greater transparency and protections for whistle-blowers.

Google Rolls Back A.I. Search Feature After Flubs and Flaws

Google appears to have turned off its new A.I. Overviews for a number of searches as it works to minimize errors.

Google’s A.I. Search Leaves Publishers Scrambling

Since Google overhauled its search engine, publishers have tried to assess the danger to their brittle business models while calling for government intervention.

Elon Musk Lobbies on X for His $46.5 Billion Tesla Pay Package

The Tesla chief executive is taking to his social media company to press shareholders to vote for a critical pay package on June 13.

The New ChatGPT Offers a Lesson in A.I. Hype

OpenAI released GPT-4o, its latest chatbot technology, in a partly finished state. It has much to prove.

The New ChatGPT, Hype vs. Reality

Our tech columnist reviews GPT-4o, OpenAI’s latest chatbot technology, in its partly finished state.

Elon Musk’s X to Host Election Town Hall With Donald Trump

The social media platform will produce video town halls with Mr. Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., extending its push into politics.

OpenAI Says Russia and China Used Its A.I. in Covert Campaigns

Iran and an Israeli company also exploited the tools in online influence efforts, but none gained much traction, an OpenAI report said.

The Very Slow Restart of G.M.’s Cruise Driverless Car Business

An incident that seriously injured a pedestrian in San Francisco led Cruise to take all of its cars off the road. The question now is when they will return.

What to Know About the Open Versus Closed Software Debate

A.I. companies are divided over whether the technology should be freely available to anyone for modifying and copying, or kept close for safekeeping.

How A.I. Made Mark Zuckerberg Popular Again in Silicon Valley

After some trying years during which Mr. Zuckerberg could do little right, many developers and technologists have embraced the Meta chief as their champion of “open-source” artificial intelligence.

Top FTX Executive Sentenced to 7½ Years in Prison

Ryan Salame, the head of FTX’s subsidiary in the Bahamas, was the first of Sam Bankman-Fried’s deputies to be sentenced since the crypto exchange collapsed in November 2022.

OpenAI Says It Has Begun Training a New Flagship A.I. Model

The advanced A.I. system would succeed GPT-4, which powers ChatGPT. The company has also created a new safety committee to address A.I.’s risks.

If A.I. Can Do Your Job, Maybe It Can Also Replace Your C.E.O.

Chief executives are vulnerable to the same forces buffeting their employees. Leadership is important, but so is efficiency — and cost-cutting.

Google’s A.I. Search Errors Cause a Furor Online

The company’s latest A.I. search feature has erroneously told users to eat glue and rocks, provoking a backlash among users.

Elon Musk Ramps Up Anti-Biden Posts on X

The billionaire owner of X has increasingly been using his social media platform to criticize President Biden for his health and immigration policies, according to a New York Times analysis.

Russia, in New Push, Increasingly Disrupts Ukraine’s Starlink Service

Russia has deployed advanced tech to interfere with Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Ukrainian officials said, leading to more outages on the northern front battle line.

U.S. Approves Investment Product Tied to Popular Cryptocurrency Ether

The Securities and Exchange Commission gave its blessing to a fund that tracks the price of the most valuable cryptocurrency after Bitcoin.

U.S. Calls for Breakup of Ticketmaster Owner

Accused of violating antitrust laws, Live Nation Entertainment faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

Some of Silicon Valley’s Most Prominent Investors Are Turning Against Biden

Marc Andreessen, Chamath Palihapitiya and several other tech venture capitalists are increasingly criticizing President Biden and making their disaffection known in an election year.

U.S. Plans to Sue Ticketmaster Owner, Accusing It of Defending a Monopoly

Live Nation Entertainment, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster, faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

Nvidia, Powered by A.I. Boom, Reports Soaring Revenue and Profits

The Silicon Valley company was again lifted by sales of its artificial intelligence chips, but it faces growing competition and heightened expectations.

Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred From Brooklyn Jail

The FTX founder’s final destination wasn’t clear, but Mr. Bankman-Fried has told people close to him that he expected to be moved to a facility in Mendota, Calif.

A Running Mate’s History: $1 Billion, Cocaine, a Fling With Elon Musk

Nicole Shanahan, a lawyer who was married to Sergey Brin, a Google founder, led a rarefied and sometimes turbulent life in Silicon Valley, according to a Times examination.

C. Gordon Bell, Creator of a Personal Computer Prototype, Dies at 89

It cost $18,000 when it was introduced in 1965, but it bridged the world between room-size mainframes and the modern desktop.

A.I.’s Black Boxes Just Got a Little Less Mysterious

Researchers at the A.I. company Anthropic claim to have found clues about the inner workings of large language models, possibly helping to prevent their misuse and to curb their potential threats.

Scarlett Johansson’s Statement About Her Interactions With Sam Altman

The actress released a lengthy statement about the company and the similarity of one of its A.I. voices.

Scarlett Johansson Said No, but OpenAI’s Virtual Assistant Sounds Just Like Her

Last week, the company released a chatbot with an option that sounded like the actress, who provided the voice of an A.I. system in the movie “Her.”

Can Artificial Intelligence Make the PC Cool Again?

Microsoft, HP, Dell and others unveiled a new kind of laptop tailored to work with artificial intelligence. Analysts expect Apple to do something similar.

See How Easily A.I. Chatbots Can Be Taught to Spew Disinformation

Ahead of the election this year, the results suggested how easy it could be to create divisive content online, on either side of the political spectrum.

Robert Dennard, IBM Inventor Whose Chip Changed Computing, Dies at 91

He invented DRAM, the technology that allowed for the faster and higher-capacity memory storage that is the basis for modern computing.

What Do You Do When A.I. Takes Your Voice?

Two voice actors say an A.I. company created clones of their voices without their permission. Now they’re suing. The company denies it did anything wrong.

An A.I. robot named Sophia shared generic advice she compiled from other commencement addresses with the graduating class at D’Youville University in Buffalo, N.Y.

Smartphones Can Now Last 7 Years. Here’s How to Keep Them Working.

Google and Samsung used to update smartphone software for only three years. That has changed.

A.I. Program Aims to Break Barriers for Female Students

A new program, backed by Cornell Tech, M.I.T. and U.C.L.A., helps prepare lower-income, Latina and Black female computing majors for artificial intelligence careers.

The Old-Fashioned Library at the Heart of the A.I. Boom

OpenAI may be changing how the world interacts with language. But inside headquarters, there is a homage to the written word: a library.

Senators Propose $32 Billion in Annual A.I. Spending but Defer Regulation

Their plan is the culmination of a yearlong listening tour on the dangers of the new technology.

OpenAI’s Chief Scientist and Co-Founder Is Leaving the Company

In November, Ilya Sutskever joined three other OpenAI board members to force out Sam Altman, the chief executive, before saying he regretted the move.

Can Google Give A.I. Answers Without Breaking the Web?

Publishers have long worried that artificial intelligence would drive readers away from their sites. They’re about to find out if those fears are warranted.

Google Takes the Next Step in Its A.I. Evolution

The tech giant showed off how it would enmesh A.I. more deeply into its products and users’ lives, from search to so-called agents that perform tasks.

A.I.’s ‘Her’ Era Has Arrived

New chatbot technology can talk, laugh and sing like a human. What comes next is anyone’s guess.

OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Listens, Looks and Talks

Chatbots, image generators and voice assistants are gradually merging into a single technology with a conversational voice.

Elon Musk’s Diplomacy: Woo Right-Wing World Leaders. Then Benefit.

Mr. Musk has built a constellation of like-minded heads of state — including Argentina’s Javier Milei and India’s Narendra Modi — to push his own politics and expand his business empire.

Apple Says Destructive iPad Ad ‘Missed the Mark’

People in the creative world widely panned a commercial showing a giant hydraulic press squishing objects ranging from paint cans to a piano.

Meet My A.I. Friends

Our columnist spent the past month hanging out with 18 A.I. companions. They critiqued his clothes, chatted among themselves and hinted at a very different future.

Google Unveils A.I. for Predicting Behavior of Human Molecules

The system, AlphaFold3, could accelerate efforts to understand the human body and fight disease.

Artificially Intelligent Help for Planning Your Summer Vacation

Travel-focused A.I. bots and more eco-friendly transportation options in online maps and search tools can help you quickly organize your seasonal getaway.

Reddit Posts $575 Million Loss Tied to I.P.O. but Also Strong Growth

Reddit’s first earnings report as a public company showed leaps in users and advertising revenue, along with expenses related to its initial public offering.

Read TikTok’s legal challenge

TikTok filed a challenge to a law forcing its parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face its ban in the United States.

OpenAI Releases ‘Deepfake’ Detector to Disinformation Researchers

The prominent A.I. start-up is also joining an industrywide effort to spot content made with artificial intelligence.

Behind Nigeria’s Arrest of Binance Employee, Claims of a Bribe Request

A compliance officer for the cryptocurrency exchange told senior executives and Nigerian contacts that the company had been asked to pay $150 million in crypto.

Wayve, an A.I. Start-Up for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion

The London-based developer of artificial intelligence systems for self-driving vehicles raised the funding from SoftBank, Nvidia, Microsoft and others.

Tensions Rise in Silicon Valley Over Sales of Start-Up Stocks

The market for shares of hot start-ups like SpaceX and Stripe is projected to reach a record $64 billion this year.

Final Arguments in Google Antitrust Trial Conclude, Setting Up Landmark Ruling

Judge Amit P. Mehta must now decide whether Google violated the law, potentially setting a precedent for a series of tech monopoly cases.

U.S. Antitrust Case Against Google Is Just the Start

As the Justice Department’s case against Google nears an end, the federal government has more suits in the pipeline trying to rein in Big Tech.

Google Employees Tune Out Antitrust Threat as Trial Comes to a Head

They shrugged off concerns about the company’s fate ahead of closing arguments in the Justice Department’s lawsuit this week.

Apple Reports Decline in Sales and Profit Amid iPhone Struggles in China

The company continues to lean on customers’ appetite for apps and services, as demand for its devices weakens.

Judge Grills U.S. and Google on Antitrust Claims

Judge Amit P. Mehta tried poking holes in the closing arguments of a landmark monopoly case as he weighs a ruling that could reshape tech.

Strongest U.S. Challenge to Big Tech’s Power Nears Climax in Google Trial

The first tech monopoly trial of the modern internet era is concluding. The judge’s ruling is likely to set a precedent for other attempts to rein in the tech giants that hold sway over information, social interaction and commerce.

Hey, A.I. Let’s Talk

Meta, Google and others are driving a renaissance for voice assistants, but people have found the technology uncool for more than a decade.

Amazon Reports $143.3 Billion in Revenue for First Quarter of 2024

The company also reported that profit more than tripled, to $10.4 billion, topping Wall Street expectations.

Binance Founder Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison

Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, had pleaded guilty to a money-laundering violation.

‘Smartphones on Wheels’ Draw Attention From Regulators

Modern cars are internet-connected and have hundreds of sensors. Lawmakers and regulators have concerns about what’s happening with all that data.

Even as He Faces Prison Time, Binance’s Founder Plans a Comeback

Since pleading guilty to violating money-laundering rules, Changpeng Zhao, who ran the giant crypto exchange Binance, has networked across the United States to set up his next act.

A.I. Start-Ups Face a Rough Financial Reality Check

The table stakes for small companies to compete with the likes of Microsoft and Google are in the billions of dollars. And even that may not be enough.

Friends From the Old Neighborhood Turn Rivals in Big Tech’s A.I. Race

Demis Hassabis and Mustafa Suleyman, who both grew up in London, feared a corporate rush to build artificial intelligence. Now they’re driving that competition at Google and Microsoft.

In Race to Build A.I., Tech Plans a Big Plumbing Upgrade

The spending that the industry’s giants expect artificial intelligence to require is starting to come into focus — and it is jarringly large.

How to Claim Your Part of a $5.6 Million Ring Settlement

The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments to customers who had certain Ring home security cameras and accounts during a particular time period, the agency said.

School Employee Arrested After Racist Deepfake Recording of Principal Spreads

A high school athletic director in the Baltimore area was arrested after he used A.I., the police said, to make a racist and antisemitic audio clip.

Alphabet’s Revenue Jumps 15% to $80.5 Billion

Google’s parent company topped revenue and profit estimates and said that it would offer a stock dividend for the first time.

Microsoft Reports Rising Revenues as A.I. Investments Bear Fruit

The tech giant’s quarterly results included strong growth in cloud computing, fueled by its services in generative artificial intelligence.

F.C.C. Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules

Commissioners voted along party lines to revive the rules that declare broadband as a utility-like service that could be regulated like phones and water.

TikTok Broke the Tech Law Logjam. Can That Success Be Repeated?

For years, federal lawmakers have tried to pass legislation to rein in the tech giants. The TikTok law was their first success.

How a Pirate-Clad Pastor Helped Ignite Trump Media’s Market Frenzy

Chad Nedohin, a part-time pastor, is among the fans of Donald J. Trump who helped turn Trump Media into a meme stock with volatile prices.

‘To the Future’: Saudi Arabia Spends Big to Become an A.I. Superpower

The oil-rich kingdom is plowing money into glitzy events, computing power and artificial intelligence research, putting it in the middle of an escalating U.S.-China struggle for technological influence.

Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.

Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.

On TikTok, Resignation and Frustration After Potential Ban of App

While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it say it shows how out of step lawmakers are with young people.

Binance Founder Should Get 3 Years in Prison, Prosecutors Say

Lawyers for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the crypto exchange Binance, countered that he should receive no prison time.

Elon Musk Clashes With Australian Court Over Violent Videos on X

Mr. Musk’s defiance over removing content is testing the boundaries of international legal systems.

‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill

A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.

Meta’s A.I. Assistant Is Fun to Use, but It Can’t Be Trusted

Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s hope for the chatbot to be the smartest, it struggles with facts, numbers and web search.

Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Now Comes the Hard Part.

President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.

How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me)

This privacy reporter and her husband bought a Chevrolet Bolt in December. Two risk-profiling companies had been getting detailed data about their driving ever since.

In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough

Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.

Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems

The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.

Generative A.I. Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR

Much as ChatGPT generates poetry, a new A.I. system devises blueprints for microscopic mechanisms that can edit your DNA.

TikTok Faces E.U. Inquiry Over ‘Addictive’ Features

European officials threatened to fine TikTok and force it to remove some features, the latest regulatory challenge for the Chinese-owned social media app.

A.I.-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material May Overwhelm Tip Line

A report by Stanford researchers cautions that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children doesn’t have the resources to help fight the new epidemic.

Spurred by Teen Girls, States Move to Ban Deepfake Nudes

Legislators in two dozen states are working on bills, or have passed laws, to combat A.I.-generated sexually explicit images of minors.

Start-Up Founder Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Fraud

Manish Lachwani, who founded the software start-up HeadSpin, is the latest tech entrepreneur to face time in prison in recent years.

Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store

Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads from its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders, amid technological tensions between the U.S. and China.

Micron Will Receive $6.1 Billion to Build Semiconductor Plants

The grant to the memory chipmaker is the latest federal award aimed at boosting U.S. chip manufacturing.

Countdown Is On for the Bitcoin ‘Halving’

Bitcoin aficionados are hoping that a scheduled reduction in the number of new coins going into circulation will cause the price of the cryptocurrency to skyrocket.

How a Crypto Compliance Officer Ended Up in a Nigerian Prison

Tigran Gambaryan, an American compliance official for the giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance, flew to Nigeria in February for a planned two-day business trip. He hasn’t returned.

Meta, in Its Biggest A.I. Push, Places Smart Assistants Across Its Apps

Users of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger will be able to turn to the new technology, powered by Meta’s latest artificial intelligence model, to obtain information and complete tasks.

Truth Social Has an Edge as Rival Right-Wing Apps Falter

Donald Trump’s social media platform has outdistanced similar conservative sites such as Parler and Gettr, even as it lags far behind X and others.

Google Fires 28 Employees Involved in Protest of Israeli Cloud Contract

The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees opposed to supplying technology to Israel’s government.

House Moves Toward Bundling TikTok Bill With Aid to Ukraine and Israel

A new measure attempts to force the Senate’s hand on passing legislation to ban TikTok or mandate the app’s sale.

Atlas, a Humanoid Robot From Boston Dynamics, Is Leaping Into Retirement

It has been replaced by a new model, which will be used in automotive manufacturing. A farewell video featured the old machine running outdoors, performing back flips and awkwardly shimmying.

What a TikTok Ban Would Mean for the U.S. Defense of an Open Internet

Global digital rights advocates are watching to see if Congress acts, worried that other countries could follow suit with app bans of their own.

The Basics of Smartphone Backups

It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep copies of your phone’s photos, videos and other files stashed securely in case of an emergency.

Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal

Microsoft said it would invest $1.5 billion in G42, an Emirati company with ties to China, as Washington and Beijing maneuver to secure tech influence in the Persian Gulf.

Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers?

Instagram is testing a program that offers its top influencers the ability to interact with their followers over direct messages using a chatbot.

A.I. Has a Measurement Problem

Which A.I. system writes the best computer code or generates the most realistic image? Right now, there’s no easy way to answer those questions.

Apple Lifts Some Restrictions on iPhone Repairs

This fall, the company will begin allowing customers to replace broken parts with used iPhone components without its previous software limits.

This Artificially Intelligent Pin Wants to Free You From Your Phone

The $700 Ai Pin, funded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft, can be helpful — until it struggles with tasks like doing math and crafting sandwich recipes.

Computer Theorist Wins $1 Million Turing Award

This year’s honor will go to Avi Wigderson, an Israeli-born mathematician and theoretical computer scientist who specializes in randomness.

Now Hiring: Sophisticated (but Part-Time) Chatbot Tutors

The human work of teaching A.I. is getting a lot more complex as the technology improves.

Beeper Messaging App Is Acquired as a Bet on a Regulatory Shift

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, bought Beeper in an effort to build a system that works across Android and Apple devices.

Teen Girls Confront an Epidemic of Deepfake Nudes in Schools

Using artificial intelligence, middle and high school students have fabricated explicit images of female classmates and shared the doctored pictures.

Google to Tone Down Message Board After Employees Feud Over War in Gaza

The company is making changes to a popular message board called Memegen that some employees say sounds a lot like censorship.

Maryland Passes 2 Major Privacy Bills, Despite Tech Industry Pushback

One bill would require apps like Instagram and TikTok to prioritize young people’s safety, and the other would restrict the collection of consumer data.

What to Know About Tech Companies Using A.I. to Teach Their Own A.I.

As artificial intelligence developers run out of data to train their models, they are turning to “synthetic data” — data made by the A.I. itself.

Four Takeaways on the Race to Amass Data for A.I.

To make artificial intelligence systems more powerful, tech companies need online data to feed the technology. Here’s what to know.

How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.

OpenAI, Google and Meta ignored corporate policies, altered their own rules and discussed skirting copyright law as they sought online information to train their newest artificial intelligence systems.

Want to Invest in SpaceX or Stripe? There’s a Fund for That.

A new publicly traded fund allows individual investors to own a piece of 23 private tech companies, including Stripe, SpaceX, OpenAI and Discord.

Did One Guy Just Stop a Huge Cyberattack?

A Microsoft engineer noticed something was off on a piece of software he worked on. He soon discovered someone was probably trying to gain access to computers all over the world.

Switching From iPhone to Android Is Easy. It’s the Aftermath That Stings.

Even if you manage to ditch your iPhone, Apple’s hooks are still there.

An A.I. Researcher Takes On Election Deepfakes

Oren Etzioni was once an optimist about artificial intelligence. Now, his nonprofit, TrueMedia.org, is offering tools for fighting A.I.-manipulated content.

Google to Delete Billions of Chrome Browser Records in Latest Settlement

The internet giant resolved a lawsuit that claimed it had deceived users by tracking their web activity in the Chrome browser’s private Incognito setting.

Daniel C. Lynch, Founder of Major Computer Exhibition, Dies at 82

After working on the earliest version of the internet, he saw its potential and founded a conference on computer networking equipment.

OpenAI Unveils A.I. Technology That Recreates Human Voices

The start-up is sharing the technology, Voice Engine, with a small group of early testers as it tries to understand the potential dangers.

How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Sentence Compares With Other White-Collar Cases

Here’s how the former crypto mogul’s 25-year sentence stacks up against the prosecutions of Michael Milken, Bernie Madoff and others.

Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Mr. Bankman-Fried, who was convicted of stealing $8 billion from customers of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange, faced a maximum sentence of 110 years.

Meta’s Smart Glasses Are Becoming Artificially Intelligent. We Took Them for a Spin.

What happens when a columnist and a reporter use A.I. glasses to scan groceries, monuments and zoo animals? Hilarity, wonder and lots of mistakes ensued.

‘Hey, Meta, What Am I Looking At?’

What happens when a columnist and a reporter use A.I. glasses to scan groceries, monuments and zoo animals?

A.I. Leaders Press Advantage With Congress as China Tensions Rise

Silicon Valley chiefs are swarming the Capitol to try to sway lawmakers on the dangers of falling behind in the artificial intelligence race.

Amazon Adds $2.75 Billion to Its Stake in the A.I. Start-Up Anthropic

The latest investment brings Amazon’s total stake in the San Francisco company to $4 billion.

Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza

The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.

The U.S. Investors Caught in the Scrum Over TikTok

Major U.S. investment firms such as General Atlantic, Susquehanna and Sequoia Capital own stakes in ByteDance, the parent of TikTok. Their investments are increasingly under fire.

X’s Lawsuit Against Anti-Hate Research Group Is Dismissed

Elon Musk’s social media company sued a group that exposed hate speech on the site, but a judge ruled that the suit was designed to punish speech.

Inside a C.E.O.’s Bold Claims About Her Hot Fintech Start-Up

Amira Yahyaoui, a human rights activist, promoted the success of her student aid start-up, Mos. Some of her statements do not add up, according to internal data and people familiar with the company.

General Motors Quits Sharing Driving Behavior With Data Brokers

G.M. had provided information about braking, acceleration and speed to LexisNexis Risk Solution and Verisk, firms that generated driver risk profiles for insurers.

The Trustbuster Who Has Apple and Google in His Sights

Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, made his boldest move on Thursday by accusing Apple of antitrust violations.

In One Key A.I. Metric, China Pulls Ahead of the U.S.: Talent

China has produced a huge number of top A.I. engineers in recent years. New research shows that, by some measures, it has already eclipsed the United States.

Apple’s Problems Around the Globe Are Piling Up

The Justice Department’s lawsuit against Apple is the latest in a series of regulatory actions that are hitting the tech giant at the same time.

Reddit Rises 48% in First Day of Trading

The social media company’s debut on the New York Stock Exchange was one of the first major tech initial public offerings of the year.