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Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Knowing FTX Money Was Missing, as He Concludes Testimony
The founder of the FTX crypto exchange was grilled by a federal prosecutor for a second day, just before both sides rested their case in the...
X Says It Is Worth $19 Billion, Down From $44 Billion Last Year
The social media company’s valuation was disclosed in the paperwork for stock grants that it handed to employees on Monday.
Prosecutors Turn Sam Bankman-Fried’s Own Words Against Him
Asked during his cross-examination about his public statements and how he ran his crypto empire, the FTX founder repeatedly said he couldn’t...
Google C.E.O. Says Tech Giant Has Improved the Web for All Consumers
Sundar Pichai, the chief executive of Google, appeared in court to defend his company against a landmark federal antitrust case.
Meta Will Charge up to €12.99 for Ad-Free Versions of Facebook and Instagram in Europe
Starting in November, subscriptions will cost between 9.99 euros and 12.99 euros per month, the company said.
Biden to Issue First Regulations on Artificial Intelligence Systems
In an order to be issued on Monday, the White House will outline requirements that the most advanced A.I. products be tested to assure they ...
Did A.I. Write Product Reviews? Gannett Says No.
Writers and editors at Reviewed, a product recommendation website, say that the company used artificial intelligence to create reviews last ...
The Shearing of Sam Bankman-Fried
The disgraced crypto king, on trial for financial fraud, takes the stand. But his hair tells its own story.
Martin and Francesca Scorsese, TikTok’s Dynamic Duo
The acclaimed director’s daughter, a filmmaker herself, has been peppering her feed with videos of her father, showing a rarely seen side of...
Cruise Stops All Driverless Taxi Operations in the United States
The move comes just two days after California regulators told the company to take its autonomously driven cars off the road.
Amazon Revenue Jumps as Consumer and Business Spending Improves
Investors were closely watching business spending with the company’s cloud computing division, which grew 12 percent in the most recent quar...
Google Search Boss Says Company Invests to Avoid Becoming ‘Roadkill’
At the start of its antitrust defense, Google attributed its success to relentless investment, countering government claims that it broke th...
Deal With U.A.W. Won’t Put Ford at a Disadvantage, Analysts Say
A tentative agreement gives the United Automobile Workers union members at the carmaker their best terms in decades. But the cost to Ford wi...
The Challenges Facing Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers
They are set to start their defense on Thursday, with the FTX founder planning to testify in his criminal fraud trial. Hurdles include what ...
Chasing Big Mergers, Oil Executives Dismiss Peak Oil Concerns
Exxon Mobil and Chevron are spending tens of billions of dollars buying oil and gas assets, betting that the International Energy Agency’s p...
Sam Bankman-Fried Set to Testify at His Fraud Trial
The FTX founder’s plan to take the witness stand sets up a dramatic few days of testimony at the federal courthouse in Manhattan.
Sam Bankman-Fried Set to Testify at His Fraud Trial
The FTX founder’s plan to take the witness stand sets up a dramatic few days of testimony at the federal courthouse in Manhattan.
TikTok’s Lip Gloss Trick
It’s one of many subtle tactics used by social media stars to make you stop and look.
Cruise’s Driverless Taxi Service in San Francisco Is Suspended
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles cited safety concerns for the suspension, about three months after the state allowed an expansion....
Meta Sued Over Features That Hook Children to Instagram, Facebook
More than three dozen states and the District of Columbia accused the tech giant of knowingly using addictive features to draw in and retain...
Stop, Before You Close This Tab (or Any Others) …
Think of your browser like an ongoing autobiography. Why would you ever delete it?
Federal Investigators Widen Tesla Inquiry, Company Says
The Department of Justice has sought documents related to vehicle range and “personal benefits,” Tesla said.
Face Search Engine PimEyes Blocks Searches of Children’s Faces
The change came in response to worries that the service could be used nefariously by a stranger.
Nonunion Workers Are Playing a Big Role in the Autoworkers’ Strike
The three U.S. automakers say they are already at a disadvantage to nonunion rivals while labor leaders hope that big gains in negotiations ...
The Race to Avert Quantum Computing Threat With New Encryption Standards
Quantum technology could compromise our encryption systems. Can America replace them before it’s too late?
Martin Goetz, Who Received the First Software Patent, Dies at 93
“I knew at some point in time the patent office would recognize” computer software, he said. It happened in 1968, helping to ignite the soft...
Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Blocking Biden Administration’s Contacts With Tech Platforms
The court agreed to hear the administration’s appeal, setting the stage for a major ruling on what the government may do to encourage sites ...
OpenAI in Talks for Deal That Would Value Company at $80 Billion
The San Francisco start-up’s valuation could triple in less than six months.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Reveals New Details of How FTX Died
Prosecutors in the criminal fraud case have built the most intricate account to date of the cryptocurrency exchange’s frantic final days.
Silicon Valley Ditches News, Shaking an Unstable Industry
News organizations are scrambling to adjust to the latest rift in the long-fractious relationship between publishers and tech platforms.
F.C.C. Moves Toward Restoring Net Neutrality Rules, Igniting Regulatory Fight
The regulations, which would bar broadband providers from blocking or slowing down services like Google and Netflix, were repealed during th...
New York Attorney General Sues Crypto Firms in $1 Billion Fraud Case
Letitia James has accused Gemini Trust, Genesis Global Capital and Digital Currency Group of misleading investors in a program promising low...
Tesla’s Profits Plunge 44% After Big Price Cuts
The automaker reported a sharp drop in profits in the third quarter after slashing car prices by around 25 percent in an attempt to compete....
In Antitrust Trial, Google Argues That Smart Employees Explain Its Success
While the Justice Department says Google has squeezed partners and made expensive deals to maintain its search dominance, the company has a ...
New Report Documents How Easily Children Can Access Graphic War Images
On Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok, researchers were able to find graphic posts, even with the apps’ sensitivity features turned on.
Stanford Is Ranking Major A.I. Models on Transparency
Stanford researchers have ranked 10 major A.I. models on how openly they operate.
If You’ve Ever Heard a Voice That Wasn’t There, This Could Be Why
With a ghostly finger in a lab, researchers coaxed people to hear phantom voices.
What if We Could All Control A.I.?
Researchers at Anthropic asked roughly 1,000 Americans to write rules for their A.I. chatbot. The results could be a model for future kinds ...
What if We Could All Control A.I.?
Researchers at Anthropic asked roughly 1,000 Americans to write rules for their A.I. chatbot. The results could be a model for future kinds ...
Hamas Hijacked Victims’ Social Media Accounts to Spread Terror
The use of hostages’ Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts to livestream attacks and issue death threats is a new tactic, experts said.
LinkedIn Cuts 668 Jobs in Second Layoff Round This Year
The 3 percent reduction in the company’s global work force follows 716 layoffs in May.
Bill Ford Says U.A.W. Strike Is Helping Tesla and Toyota
Mr. Ford, the executive chairman of Ford Motor, said nonunion automakers would make gains against Michigan automakers because of strikes by ...
Top FTX Executive Says Sam Bankman-Fried Used Customer Money for ‘Excess’ Spending
Nishad Singh, testifying at Mr. Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial, said FTX customer deposits were used to buy luxury real estate and to pay athle...
In Israel-Hamas War, Truth and Fiction Is Hard to Discern on Social Media
Social media is full of false and misleading posts. The rise in A.I. is making it worse. And the trust in traditional news sources has decli...
How ‘A.I. Agents’ That Roam the Internet Could One Day Replace Workers
Researchers are transforming chatbots into online agents that play games, query websites, schedule meetings, build bar charts and do more.
Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content
The service formerly known as Twitter told Australian regulators that its automated detection of abusive material had declined after Elon Mu...
Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content
The service formerly known as Twitter told Australian regulators that its automated detection of abusive material had declined after Elon Mu...
Wearables Track Parkinson’s Better Than Human Observation, Study Finds
Researchers demonstrated that off-the-shelf sensors can measure the subtle changes of disease progression.
The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger
With the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact.
Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators aroun...
Experts Worry as Facial Recognition Comes to Airports and Cruises
Facial recognition software is speeding up check-in at airports, cruise ships and theme parks, but experts worry about risks to security and...
Microsoft Wins Critical Approval for Activision Deal by Britain’s C.M.A.
The $69 billion video game acquisition is expected to be finalized soon after the sign-off from British regulators.
Caroline Ellison, Star Witness in Sam Bankman-Fried Trial, Says He Made ‘Terrible Mistakes’
Mr. Bankman-Fried’s lawyers sought to poke holes in Ms. Ellison’s testimony, but her account remained largely consistent.
New Laws on Kids and Social Media Are Stymied by Industry Lawsuits
Federal judges in three states have blocked children’s privacy and parental oversight laws, saying they very likely violate free speech righ...
New Laws on Kids and Social Media Are Stymied by Industry Lawsuits
Federal judges in three states have blocked children’s privacy and parental oversight laws, saying they very likely violate free speech righ...
‘A.I. Obama’ and Fake Newscasters: How A.I. Audio Is Swarming TikTok
TikTok accounts are spreading falsehoods with the help from A.I.-generated voices.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Closest Friends Become His Foes in Courtroom Clash
The FTX founder’s criminal trial has made clear just how much his inner circle has turned against him.
‘A.I. Obama’ and Fake Newscasters: How A.I. Audio Is Swarming TikTok
TikTok accounts are spreading falsehoods with the help from A.I.-generated voices.
Energy Firms, Green Groups and Others Reach Deal on Solar Farms
The agreement could help speed up the development of large solar projects that are often bogged down by fights over land use and environment...
Caroline Ellison Says She and Sam Bankman-Fried Were ‘Dishonest’
In her second day testifying at the FTX founder’s trial, Ms. Ellison said she misled lenders at Mr. Bankman-Fried’s request.
Smartphone Photos Are Getting Faker. Uh-Oh?
Google’s new $700 Pixel 8 lets you use artificial intelligence to add or remove elements from your images. It’s not clear we really need thi...
New A.I. Tool Diagnoses Brain Tumors on the Operating Table
A new study describes a method for faster and more precise diagnoses, which can help surgeons decide how aggressively to operate.
Hamas Seeds Violent Videos on Sites With Little Moderation
The strategy mirrors efforts by extremist groups like the Islamic State and Al Qaeda in years past.
Caroline Ellison Testifies Against Sam Bankman-Fried, Blaming Him for Crimes
Ms. Ellison, who also dated Mr. Bankman-Fried, is the government’s star witness in the criminal fraud trial of the founder of the FTX crypto...
Social Media Changed How Brands Talk to Us, but Are the Jokes Wearing Thin?
For a decade, marketers have found success on social media by roasting customers, and even flirting with them. But with Gen Z, and platforms...
‘Don’t Do That Again’: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Under Fire From Judge
In the first week of Mr. Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan repeatedly admonished the former crypto mogul’s lawyers, in an o...
The Places That Sam Bankman-Fried Left Behind
Before his FTX crypto exchange imploded and he went on trial for fraud, Mr. Bankman-Fried ran a global business empire spanning Berkeley, Ca...
Unity Chief Resigns After Pricing Backlash
John Riccitiello angered video game developers who use Unity’s software when he announced a new fee structure that could have significantly ...
Vermont Utility Plans to End Outages by Giving Customers Batteries
Green Mountain Power is asking state regulators to let it buy batteries it will install at customers’ homes, saying doing so will be cheaper...
The Big Nobel Prize Winners Were Short and Fast
The awards for physics and chemistry were a reminder that the most important processes in nature unfold on a scale divorced from everyday hu...
The Wager That Betting Can Change the World
A coterie of tech insiders believe that “prediction markets” can fix social ills. Are they right?
Once a Labor Leader, Butler Angered Unions by Consulting for Uber
The new California senator was part of the gig company’s push to avoid having to classify its drivers as employees.
Gary Wang, a FTX Founder, Says Sam Bankman-Fried Steered Misuse of Funds
Mr. Wang is one of three key witnesses who pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate against Mr. Bankman-Fried, the onetime crypto mogul on tri...
How to Watch Amazon Launch the First 2 Project Kuiper Satellites
The two prototype spacecraft will test systems to be used in a planned megaconstellation to provide internet service from orbit that will ev...
S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk to Compel Him to Testify on Twitter Purchase
The agency said Mr. Musk was subpoenaed to testify last month about his purchases of Twitter’s stock last year, but he failed to appear.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Could Land on Mars in 3 to 4 Years
The prediction is the latest in a series of ambitious timelines for reaching the red planet that the entrepreneur has previously failed to m...
How the Big Chip Makers Are Pushing Back on Biden’s China Agenda
Nvidia, Intel and Qualcomm are campaigning to protect their businesses before further crackdowns on the sale of semiconductor technology to ...
‘Mean Girls’ Has a One-Day Run on TikTok
Paramount tried to make “Mean Girls” happen all over again for a new generation.
‘Lied to the World’ or Acted in ‘Good Faith’: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Opens
Prosecutors said the FTX founder had lied to customers. Defense lawyers said he had just been trying to prevent his cryptocurrency exchange ...
How to Make the Audio in Your Projects Sound Better
The right hardware and software — combined with time to learn — can improve the soundtrack in your videos, podcasts and other creative endea...
Spotify Gave Subscribers Music and Podcasts. Next: Audiobooks.
A year after adding à la carte sales of audiobooks, Spotify is offering paying subscribers 15 hours of books a month.
What to Know About Sam Bankman-Fried’s Fraud Trial
Mr. Bankman-Fried is accused of orchestrating a vast scheme to siphon billions of dollars of FTX customer money.
Athens Democracy Forum: Are Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Compatible?
Nick Clegg of Meta says that they can be, with the right systems in place.
Takeaways From a New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried
“Going Infinite,” by Michael Lewis, offers a behind-the-scenes account of Mr. Bankman-Fried’s rise and fall.
Tom Hanks Warns of Dental Ad Using A.I. Version of Him
Mr. Hanks and the CBS anchor Gayle King both said their likenesses were used in unauthorized advertisements, as worries have grown over the ...
Microsoft C.E.O. Testifies That Google’s Power in Search Is Ubiquitous
Satya Nadella, the chief executive of Microsoft, is the government’s biggest-name witness in its landmark antitrust case against Google.
A New Satellite Outshines Some of the Brightest Stars in the Sky
Astronomers warn that BlueWalker3, a test spacecraft with a large array of antennas, could be the first of many larger satellites in low-Ear...
Tesla Sales Slip as It Readies Factories for New Models
Analysts expected a decline in sales for the quarter. Still, the dip may raise concerns about flagging demand.
How a Pricing Change Led to a Revolt by Unity’s Video Game Developers
In an industry where customers are slow to trust and quick to criticize, a new fee from Unity infuriated studios that use its platform.
Wearables Resurface at the Paris Shows of 3 Fashion Brands
The love affair between fashion and technology gets revived at Coperni, Anrealage and Junya Watanabe. Will it be any more successful this ti...
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