Tag Archives: NYT

From A.I. to Chips, Big Tech Is Getting What It Wants From Trump

The president has backed policies that allow the industry to grow unfettered. The mutually beneficial alliance is causing concern among some conservatives.

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A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving

It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.

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Trump Administration Downplays A.I. Risks, Ignoring Economists’ Concerns

The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.

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A Father and Son’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Larry and David Ellison didn’t always have a close relationship. Now they’re one of the most intriguing partnerships in business.

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They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship.

The Trump administration said five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet had been barred from entering the United States.

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Handy Phone Features Can Save You Holiday Time

Try these useful shortcuts for sharing your Wi-Fi with guests, wrangling your to-do list or deciding what to do with family and friends.

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Texas Age-Verification Law for App Stores Is Blocked, a Win for Apple and Google

A preliminary injunction in federal court cited the First Amendment, handing a win to tech companies like Apple and Google.

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Google Buys Data Center Company for $4.75 Billion

The deal for Intersect, a data center and energy developer, is set to help Google built out its infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

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Uber Cleared Violent Felons to Drive. Passengers Accused Them of Rape.

The ride-hailing giant’s background check process was intended to speed drivers onto its network while keeping costs down, internal documents show.

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She Fell in Love With ChatGPT. Then She Ghosted It.

The 29-year-old woman who created the “MyBoyfriendIsAI” community on Reddit isn’t dating (or sexting) her A.I. boyfriend anymore. She found something more fulfilling.

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