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Donald Trump, Seeking Cash Infusion, Meets With Elon Musk

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 06:33
It’s not clear whether Mr. Musk will spend any of his billions on the former president’s behalf. If he does, he could erase Mr. Trump’s financial disadvantage in the 2024 race.

Shafiqah Hudson, Who Fought Trolls on Social Media, Dies at 46

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 02:57
When the hashtag #EndFathersDay began trending on Twitter, she realized it was more than just an absurd joke. It was a coordinated disinformation effort.

What to Know About Bitcoin’s Record High in Latest Crypto Surge

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 02:44
Bitcoin just hit a record high, but there are big differences between now and the last crypto boom, when digital currencies became a cultural phenomenon.

Facebook and Instagram Users Report Meta Service Outages

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 21:54
People reported issues with the websites starting around 10 a.m. Eastern, according to Down Detector, a website that tracks user reports of internet disruptions.

Bitcoin Hits Record High, Recovering From 2022 Meltdown

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 20:37
Bitcoin’s price surged above $68,800, breaking the record the digital currency set in November 2021 when the crypto industry was booming.

Tesla Halts Production in Germany After Suspected Arson Attack

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 18:26
Police believe the blaze at a high-voltage power pylon had been deliberately set, amid ongoing turmoil over the automaker’s plans to expand its assembly plant near Berlin.

Tarte Island: Bora Bora Influencer Campaign Met With Online Backlash

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 15:34
As part of a promotional campaign, the beauty brand Tarte flew 30 social media influencers on a private jet to paradise. Many observers were not amused.

Microsoft Seeks to Dismiss Parts of Suit Filed by The New York Times

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 08:43
The tech giant and its partner OpenAI were accused of infringing on copyrights to train A.I. technologies like the online chatbot ChatGPT.

Former Twitter Executives Sue Elon Musk for $128 Million

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 02:54
The plaintiffs, including Parag Agrawal, the former chief executive, are asking for severance after they lost their jobs during Mr. Musk’s 2022 takeover of the company.

Google Settles Smaller Lawsuits as It Prepares for More Antitrust Fights

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 23:53
The tech giant has recently spent more than $1 billion to resolve several legal claims as more battles with the Justice Department loom.

‘Dune: Part Two’ Gives Sci-Fi-Obsessed Silicon Valley a Reason to Party

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 23:47
In a season of layoffs and cutbacks, techies seized on the second installment of the Denis Villeneuve-directed science-fiction epic by taking over movie theaters.

Anthropic Challenges OpenAI and Google With New Chatbot

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 20:25
Despite computer shortages, controversies and lawsuits, A.I. continues to improve at a rapid pace.

Apple Fined $2 Billion by E.U. for Using App Store to Thwart Competition

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 19:19
Apple said it would appeal the penalty, the latest in a series of regulatory setbacks for the tech giant.

How Regulations Fractured Apple’s App Store

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 10:39
As the App Store approaches its 16th anniversary, patchwork rules have turned what was a single store into different shops across many countries.

Forced to Change: Tech Giants Bow to Global Onslaught of Rules

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 10:30
For years, Apple, Google, Meta and others operated unfettered. But new laws and regulations have finally compelled them to make major shifts to their products and businesses.

The Paradox at the Heart of Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 15:33
Mr. Musk says in his complaint that the company’s technology is now so good that it must be made freely available to the public — and held back from Microsoft.

Why Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit Leans on A.I. Research From Microsoft

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 15:33
In his lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, Mr. Musk relies on a provocative paper from the start-up’s closest partner.

DeSantis Vetoes Florida Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 02:53
The statute, passed by the Florida Legislature last week, would have required sites like TikTok and Instagram to deny accounts to underage users, even if their parents permitted them to do so.

What Elon Musk and Sam Altman Said About Each Other

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 02:00
Once united over the future of artificial intelligence, they have become increasingly estranged over the years.

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for Violating the Company’s Principles

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 22:07
Musk said the prominent A.I. start-up had put profits and commercial interests ahead of seeking to benefit humanity.

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