technologies and finance

The tech giant will pay $700 million and allow app makers to collect payments directly from consumers in a settlement it hopes will help resolve other legal challenges. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nNS0CIe via IFTTT

Apple to Pause Selling New Versions of Its Watch After Losing Patent Dispute

The move, which comes after a ruling by the International Trade Commission, could create a run on watch sales in the week before Christmas. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/smDnekJ via IFTTT

The E.U. Is Investigating Elon Musk’s Platform X

The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory move to date against X, which has seen a rise in incendiary content on the platform, according to researchers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/r47dYFS via IFTTT

Illicit Content on Elon Musk’s X Draws E.U. Investigation

The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory consequence to date of X, which has seen a rise in incendiary content on the platform, according to researchers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Nqu8VFD via IFTTT

E.V. Start-up Founder Could Get Prison Term in Fraud Case

Trevor Milton, who founded the truck company Nikola, will be sentenced on Monday in a fraud case that exposed the excesses in the electric vehicle business. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/p50N3YS via IFTTT

Fewer Electric Vehicles Will Qualify for U.S. Tax Credits in 2024

décembre 16, 2023

Purchases of popular models like the Tesla Model 3 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E may no longer entitle buyers to tax savings because the cars do not meet tougher sourcing requirements. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/oI7B4zr via IFTTT

TikTok’s Bow Trend Gets Absurd

décembre 15, 2023

In an unstoppable TikTok trend that is growing more satirical by the day, pretty pink ribbons keep popping up in all the wrong places. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/e1SiVbM via IFTTT

Studios Are Loosening Their Reluctance to Send Old Shows Back to Netflix

décembre 15, 2023

When building their own streaming companies, many entertainment studios ended lucrative licensing deals with Netflix. But they missed the money too much. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ipcrJZq via IFTTT

The Last of Us Multiplayer Video Game Is Scrapped

The video game studio Naughty Dog said The Last of Us Online was too resource-intensive to complete without delaying the development of future single-player versions of the game. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/VOT3tRy via IFTTT

Struggling Cruise Cuts About 25 Percent of Its Workers

The embattled self-driving car subsidiary of General Motors faces an uncertain future after California regulators shut down its robot taxi service in the state. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xF81aJW via IFTTT

My Not-So-Perfect Holiday Shopping Excursion With A.I. Chatbots

With Shopify, Mercari and other retailers rolling out chatbots to help buyers, this holiday shopping season is the first to be powered by A.I. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9IgLKu4 via IFTTT

Pro-China YouTube Network Used A.I. to Malign U.S., Report Finds

Content from at least 30 channels in the network drew nearly 120 million views and 730,000 subscribers since last year. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8L32Gap via IFTTT

State Dept.’s Fight Against Disinformation Comes Under Attack

The Global Engagement Center has become the focus of Republican-led criticism that the U.S. government coerces social media platforms into removing offensive content. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3Z8Pj7J via IFTTT

Political Debate Is Rife on TikTok. Politicians? Not So Much.

décembre 13, 2023

Very few politicians, including the top candidates for president, are on the hugely popular video app — perhaps ceding much of the political discussion to others. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GNjJmWC via IFTTT

What Shape Is This Cookie Cutter? No Guess Is Half-Baked.

décembre 12, 2023

The r/WhatIsMyCookieCutter subreddit was created to help bakers identify stray cookie cutters but has evolved into an outlet for running gags and whimsical artistic interpretations. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dQ9JWA2 via IFTTT

Can an A.I. Van Gogh Help Museums Generate New Interest?

décembre 12, 2023

Can doppelgängers of the Dutch painter help museums generate new interest and income? A.I. Vincent fields our questions (and makes some mistakes). from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/HFUPLRs via IFTTT

Judge Upholds Texas TikTok Ban on Government Devices

The Texas law was challenged by First Amendment lawyers who filed a suit on behalf of college professors who said that their work had been compromised when they lost access to the app. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1mHaP0f via IFTTT

Google Loses Antitrust Court Battle With Makers of Fortnite Video Game

The ruling could reshape the rules of how other businesses can make money on the Android operating system. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/TYcUda3 via IFTTT

Using A.I. to Talk to the Dead

Some people are using artificial intelligence chatbots to create avatars of departed loved ones. It’s a source of comfort for some, but it makes others a little squeamish. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/hBXqC3b via IFTTT

The Nation Magazine to Become Monthly

The progressive publication will move to the new schedule in January, and each issue will be 84 pages instead of 48. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qrTWHxG via IFTTT

What Ails Offshore Wind: Supply Chains, Ships and Interest Rates

Government officials and energy developers misjudged the difficulty of building huge clean energy projects in the United States, which has built very few of them. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/HLeM9xl via IFTTT

QR Codes Can Hide Deceptive Links From Identity Thieves, F.T.C. Warns

décembre 10, 2023

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/AmkTD4N via IFTTT

Mistral, French A.I. Start-Up, Is Valued at $2 Billion in Funding Round

décembre 10, 2023

The company has publicly released its latest technology so people can build their own chatbots. Rivals like OpenAI and Google argue that approach can be dangerous. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/92Zxyow via IFTTT

This A.I. Subculture’s Motto: Go, Go, Go

décembre 10, 2023

The eccentric pro-tech movement known as “Effective Accelerationism” wants to unshackle powerful A.I., and party along the way. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/U8tmYv5 via IFTTT

Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars

décembre 09, 2023

Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ZC2B0qz via IFTTT

Key Players in OpenAI’s Boardroom Drama

décembre 09, 2023

A mix of prominent tech industry figures and people not well known outside the A.I. community played big roles in the upheaval at the company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/JFBxcdz via IFTTT

Inside OpenAI’s Crisis Over the Future of Artificial Intelligence

décembre 09, 2023

Split over the leadership of Sam Altman, board members and executives turned on one another. Their brawl exposed the cracks at the heart of the A.I. movement. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/SQLbGqO via IFTTT

E.U. Agrees on Artificial Intelligence Rules With Landmark New Law

décembre 08, 2023

The agreement over the A.I. Act solidifies one of the world’s first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/FDezQ3q via IFTTT

Google’s Next Top Model, Will the Cybertruck Crash? and This Week in A.I.

décembre 08, 2023

Like the Cybertruck, this podcast is bulletproof. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GZKYtOm via IFTTT

Binance Founder Ordered to Remain in U.S. Before Sentencing

décembre 07, 2023

Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, faces as much as 18 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to federal money-laundering violations. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3Va5QO4 via IFTTT

From Unicorns to Zombies: Tech Start-Ups Run Out of Time and Money

After staving off collapse by cutting costs, many young tech companies are out of options, fueling a cash bonfire. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9RwxSZN via IFTTT

Meta Plans to Add Encryption to Messenger, Stoking a Privacy Debate

The move is part of an effort to make the app more like WhatsApp and iMessage. Law enforcement authorities say the privacy makes it harder to track criminals. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kf2Bbz4 via IFTTT

PlayStation Will Remove Discovery Shows Despite User Purchase

Sony said that the Discovery shows would be deleted from the devices on Dec. 31, citing “content licensing arrangements with content providers.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/gPy0nib via IFTTT

Five Ways A.I. Could Be Regulated

There is little agreement among regulators and lawmakers around the world on how artificial intelligence should — or even could — be controlled. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/CTpu6xa via IFTTT

Google Updates Bard Chatbot With ‘Gemini’ A.I. As It Chases ChatGPT

After more than eight months of research and development, Google has unveiled its most powerful A.I. so far. But only parts of it are widely available. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nj5JcNU via IFTTT

How Nations Are Losing a Global Race to Tackle A.I.’s Harms

Alarmed by the power of artificial intelligence, Europe, the United States and others are trying to respond — but the technology is evolving more rapidly than their policies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6LtdpMR via IFTTT

AI-Generated Jimmy Stewart Reads a Bedtime Story for Calm App

The sleep and meditation app Calm released a new story featuring the late actor’s signature drawl — or a computer-generated version of it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/pOdyrt4 via IFTTT

Bordeaux Wine Snobs Have a Point, According to This Computer Model

With machine learning, scientists are trying to chemically define the murky concept of terroir. The models might be useful for detecting wine fraud. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/UVms7fb via IFTTT

One Year of ChatGPT: How A.I. Changed Silicon Valley Forever

ChatGPT’s release a year ago triggered a desperate scramble among tech companies and alarm from some of the people who helped invent it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LEo3MUz via IFTTT

Brain Implants Helped 5 People Recover From Traumatic Injuries

décembre 04, 2023

People with chronic problems after falls and car crashes scored better on cognition tests after getting a brain implant, a new study found. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Axm2RzN via IFTTT

The Who’s Who Behind the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement

décembre 03, 2023

Before chatbots exploded in popularity, a group of researchers, tech executives and venture capitalists had worked for more than a decade to fuel A.I. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/BvNw3YL via IFTTT

How Elon Musk and Larry Page’s AI Debate Led to OpenAI and an Industry Boom

décembre 03, 2023

The people who were most afraid of the risks of artificial intelligence decided they should be the ones to build it. Then distrust fueled a spiraling competition. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9GxAl7X via IFTTT

Inside Kick, an Upstart Streaming Competitor to Twitch

décembre 02, 2023

The Twitch competitor has doled out generous deals to content creators. It has also faced criticism for its lax moderation and embrace of online gambling. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OKTHcl1 via IFTTT

Netflix Builds a ‘Squid Game’ Universe as It Awaits a Second Season

décembre 02, 2023

A reality show and a live experience are two ways of keeping the dystopian series in the public eye. Is the original’s bleak message being diluted? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jqTZPeN via IFTTT

TikTok’s C.E.O. Uses Personal Touch to Address Antisemitism Concerns

décembre 01, 2023

The company in recent weeks organized several in-person meetings between its top executive and Jewish groups and business leaders. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/VxRD5ul via IFTTT

What’s Next for OpenAI, Binance Is Binanceled and A.I. Is Eating the Internet

décembre 01, 2023

It’s full steam ahead for the tech world despite, well, everything. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xfN9gMU via IFTTT

Judge Halts TikTok Ban in Montana

TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been locked in a legal battle with Montana since the state passed the ban in April. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/VSEp5nK via IFTTT

Elon Musk Uses a Crude Insult to Slam Advertisers for Pulling Back From X

Although Mr. Musk acknowledged that an extended boycott could bankrupt X, he suggested that the public would blame the brands rather than him for its collapse. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/TZhCquK via IFTTT

Disinformation Is Big Challenge as COP28 Opens in Dubai

Online influencers, fossil fuel companies and some of the countries attending COP28 have nourished a feedback loop of falsehoods. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6TPqzfx via IFTTT

Tesla Plans to Begin Delivery of the Cybertruck Today

Two years behind schedule, the electric model has an unusual design that sets it apart from rival pickups, which could limit its sales. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/uMx2Vvk via IFTTT

Back at OpenAI, Sam Altman Outlines the Company’s Priorities

In a blog post, Mr. Altman, who was briefly ousted as chief executive, said he would focus on conducting A.I. research, improving products and building a new board. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/SnARzTc via IFTTT

Don’t Be Afraid of the iPhone’s NameDrop Feature, Experts Say

Police departments have issued warnings about a new Apple setting that lets users exchange contact information by bringing their devices together. Tech experts say the fears are overblown. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/poIaCKr via IFTTT

G.M. to Cut Spending on Cruise Self-Driving Unit

General Motors will “substantially lower spending” on autonomous vehicle efforts in 2024 after accidents with its self-driving taxis in San Francisco. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/N3kJWUx via IFTTT

U.S. Debates How Much to Sever Electric Car Industry’s Ties to China

Some firms argue that a law aimed at popularizing electric vehicles risks turning the United States into an assembly shop for Chinese-made technology. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/chUgZtQ via IFTTT

For Sports Illustrated, Report About Fake Authors Is Latest Stumble

novembre 28, 2023

The venerable magazine has experienced management upheaval and staff complaints in recent years. Now there’s a question over who wrote product reviews on its site. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/CRYlUwc via IFTTT

Make Sure Your Google Accounts Are Active, or They Might Be Deleted

novembre 28, 2023

The company says it will start purging accounts, including services like Gmail and YouTube, that have been idle for two years or more. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eC0IGWO via IFTTT

Amazon Introduces Q, an A.I. Chatbot for Companies

novembre 28, 2023

Amazon has been racing to shake off the perception that it is lagging in the push to take advantage of artificial intelligence. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6jo50PH via IFTTT

Warnings Emerge Over Emirati A.I. Firm G42’s Ties to China

novembre 27, 2023

American spy agencies have warned about the Emirati firm G42 and its work with large Chinese companies that U.S. officials consider security threats. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/EhbjuwN via IFTTT

How Your Child’s Online Mistake Can Ruin Your Digital Life

novembre 27, 2023

Google has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse content. The scanning process can sometimes go awry and tar innocent individuals as abusers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cxrnNVv via IFTTT

At Meta, Millions of Underage Users Were an ‘Open Secret,’ States Say

novembre 25, 2023

Meta “routinely documented” children under 13 on Instagram and “unlawfully” collected their data, according to a newly unsealed complaint. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mCEDjlf via IFTTT

X May Lose Up to $75 Million in Revenue as More Advertisers Pull Out

novembre 24, 2023

Internal documents show companies like Airbnb, Coca-Cola and Microsoft have halted ads, or are at risk of doing so, after Elon Musk’s endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GieRar9 via IFTTT

¿Cuáles son los riesgos del armamento que funciona con IA?

novembre 24, 2023

Las preocupaciones por las armas capaces de matar sin intervención humana no son totalmente nuevas. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/NmdRHTf via IFTTT

U.S. Case Details Binance’s Knowledge About Criminal Users

The crypto exchange treated them as essential customers, the government said. U.S. authorities want the industry to understand how bad that is for business. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OsgLuW6 via IFTTT

Microsoft Hires Sam Altman Hours After OpenAI Rejects His Return

The announcement capped a tumultuous weekend for OpenAI, after Mr. Altman made a push to reclaim his job as C.E.O. of the artificial intelligence company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/204GTze via IFTTT

Five Days of Chaos: How Sam Altman Returned to OpenAI

On Friday, Mr. Altman was pushed out of the hot A.I. start-up he ran. But an intense pressure campaign and negotiations brought him back. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/QJ0D6OX via IFTTT

Explaining OpenAI’s Board Shake-Up

Who is off, and who is on? For now there are three members, including one holdover from the board that ousted Sam Altman as C.E.O. last week. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MVt8pXd via IFTTT

The OpenAI Drama Has a Clear Winner: The Capitalists

The fight over OpenAI was at least partly about dueling visions of artificial intelligence. One side clearly won out. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xe6fTgJ via IFTTT

Let Your Maps App Guide You Home for the Holidays

Updates from Google and Apple can help you find efficient routes, locate nearby electric-vehicle charging stations or save a map for offline use. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/alm8sQt via IFTTT

Sam Altman Is Reinstated as OpenAI’s Chief Executive

The move caps a chaotic five days at the artificial intelligence company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/5ZfWIl6 via IFTTT

Before Altman’s Ouster, OpenAI’s Board Was Divided and Feuding

Sam Altman attacked a member over a research paper that discussed the company, while directors disagreed about who should fill board vacancies open for months. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/reziYS7 via IFTTT

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Violations

Under the deal, Changpeng Zhao will pay a $50 million fine and step down as chief executive of the company he created, the latest blow to the crypto world since the implosion of FTX last year. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nGcZj8W via IFTTT

The Long Shadow of Steve Jobs Looms Over the Turmoil at OpenAI

Sam Altman, the most prominent promoter of artificial intelligence, learned that it’s hard to be a visionary founder like the Apple legend. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/aoKp2wI via IFTTT

X Sues Media Matters Over Research on Ads Next to Antisemitic Posts

novembre 20, 2023

X asked a federal court to order the advocacy group to take down its findings, accusing it of “manipulating the algorithms.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3LZQeN9 via IFTTT

Epic Games C.E.O. Says Google Has ‘De Facto Control’ on Android App

novembre 20, 2023

Tim Sweeney, who runs the company that created Fortnite, testified in a case that, if he wins, could allow competing payment systems on the Play Store. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/os9KDOS via IFTTT

OpenAI Board Backs Decision to Oust Sam Altman as C.E.O.

After 48 hours of furious negotiations, the A.I. company said Mr. Altman would not return to his job and that former Twitch C.E.O. Emmett Shear would be its interim boss. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mE5DChH via IFTTT

The White House May Condemn Musk, but the Government Is Addicted to Him

Rarely has the U.S. government so depended on the technology provided by a single technologist with views that it has so publicly declared repugnant. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eWHdrTj via IFTTT

Cruise’s C.E.O. Quits as the Driverless Carmaker Aims to Rebuild Trust

Kyle Vogt, a founder of Cruise, resigned from the company on Sunday, weeks after it suspended all of its self-driving operations. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/HG9UZST via IFTTT

Talks to Bring Sam Altman Back to OpenAI Stretch Through Weekend

Disagreements over the board’s makeup appear to be a reason for the delay. Mr. Altman was forced out as chief executive by the company’s board on Friday. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OGc8g5P via IFTTT

The Invisible War in Ukraine Being Fought Over Radio Waves

Using electromagnetic waves to flummox and follow smarter weapons has become a critical part of the cat-and-mouse game between Ukraine and Russia. The United States, China and others have taken note. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/v18qXpm via IFTTT

Sam Altman Is Said to Be Discussing Return to OpenAI With Company’s Board

Mr. Altman was forced out of OpenAI on Friday, leading to an outcry from his supporters and the company’s investors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/UifwsIF via IFTTT

The Fear and Tension That Led to Sam Altman’s Ouster at OpenAI

The departure of the high-profile boss of the San Francisco company drew attention to a philosophical rift among the people building new A.I. systems. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/YcCydvJ via IFTTT

Emergency Pod: Sam Altman is Out at Open AI

“Probably the most shocking tech story of the year.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/St4sZkT via IFTTT

Who Is Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Interim CEO?

The company’s interim C.E.O. has been managing the development and distribution of ChatGPT and DALL-E for years. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IHSFwQ4 via IFTTT

Advertisers Flee X as Outcry Grows Over Musk’s Endorsement of Antisemitic Post

Disney, Apple and Lionsgate halted marketing on X, formerly Twitter, as Elon Musk faced a furor over antisemitic abuse on his social media platform. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/itwQWKR via IFTTT

Are TikTok and X Amplifying Antisemitic Content? It’s Increasingly Hard to Know.

People who study social media say the conflict between Israel and Hamas has underscored the need for better data transparency from platforms. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/AUanrG6 via IFTTT

White House Condemns Elon Musk for Spreading ‘Antisemitic and Racist Hate’

The tech entrepreneur had endorsed a social media post that echoed the conspiracy theory that had fueled the Tree of Life synagogue killer in 2018. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/TKxQLVh via IFTTT

Unions in Sweden Expand Blockade Against Tesla

In sympathy with striking mechanics, unions representing dockworkers, electricians and others in the country are refusing to do work for the electric carmaker. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/YlDXLRx via IFTTT

X Races to Contain Damage After Elon Musk Endorses Antisemitic Post

IBM, a major advertiser on X, has pulled its spending from the social media platform whose employees are grappling with what to tell its other advertisers, according to internal messages. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/o4b6kdn via IFTTT

Videos About Bin Laden’s Criticism of U.S. Surge in Popularity on TikTok

The videos discuss a letter the former Al Qaeda leader wrote in 2002 in which he defended the Sept. 11 attacks and said Americans had become “servants” to Jews. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/QWFVK4n via IFTTT

Jewish Celebrities and Influencers Confront TikTok Executives in Private Call

TikTok faces escalating accusations that it promotes pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel content. “Shame on you,” Sacha Baron Cohen said on the call. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cfzENAp via IFTTT

SpaceX Prepares for 2nd Launch of Its Starship Moon Rocket on Friday

Elon Musk’s private space company is hoping for a better performance on Friday of the giant rocket, which is the most powerful ever to fly. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/hOK8sY5 via IFTTT

Cryptocurrency Prices Surge, Driven by a Potential Bitcoin Fund

Investors anticipate regulatory approval of an exchange traded fund linked directly to Bitcoin, which they hope will encourage more people to invest in the digital asset. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/tAmkKiJ via IFTTT

The New Year Starts Early Online

On TikTok, 2024 starts … now. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qsbnjPC via IFTTT

A Social Media Star at 98

Dorothy Wiggins needed a hobby after the death of her husband. Now she’s big on TikTok and Instagram. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/sYTloDw via IFTTT

Antisemitic and Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Surges Across the Internet

Fueled by the conflict between Israel and Gaza and stoked by extremists, hate speech has spiked on social media platforms such as X, Facebook and Instagram, researchers said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/A6JeRQL via IFTTT

We No Longer Need a Big Carrier’s Wireless Plan. Discount Ones Are the Way.

We are overpaying for phone plans from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. Budget wireless services, similarly fast and robust, can save thousands. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Kh8T0Nc via IFTTT

Threads Will Finally Let Users Delete Their Accounts Without Losing Instagram Too

novembre 14, 2023

Meta’s rival to Twitter will now offer users — who signed up in droves at its launch — the option to delete. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0Y9cAQZ via IFTTT

What Google Argued to Defend Itself in Landmark Antitrust Trial

novembre 14, 2023

The tech giant, which is wrapping up its arguments in the federal monopoly trial, has framed itself as a good corporate citizen that has pushed innovation and helped consumers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/CVnw2WQ via IFTTT

Google’s C.E.O. to Take Another Turn on the Antitrust Witness Stand

novembre 14, 2023

Sundar Pichai, Google’s chief executive, is expected to testify on Tuesday for the second time in two weeks to defend his company against monopoly claims. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Xg9WTPF via IFTTT

Fake Reviews Are Rampant Online. Can a Crackdown End Them?

novembre 13, 2023

A wave of regulation and industry action have placed the flourishing fake review business on notice. But experts say the problem may be insurmountable. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LBgSKDY via IFTTT

Exxon Mobil Plans to Produce Lithium in Arkansas

novembre 13, 2023

The move is the oil giant’s first foray in the production of a metal vital for electric vehicle batteries. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9szNy8Y via IFTTT

Laser Fusion Start-Ups Ignite the Quest for Boundless Energy

novembre 13, 2023

Companies are looking to commercialize advances made by federally supported research labs in the quest for boundless energy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Mo0k2Jd via IFTTT

You Paid $1,000 for an iPhone, but Apple Still Controls It

novembre 12, 2023

The company codes its devices with software that complicates repairs by triggering safety warnings and malfunctions. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/XPWUCbA via IFTTT

Man vs. Musk: A Whistleblower Creates Headaches for Tesla

novembre 10, 2023

An employee who was fired after expressing safety concerns leaked personnel records and sensitive data about driver-assistance software. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kEsajGI via IFTTT

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Is ‘Doing Good’ After Minor Stroke

The technology pioneer said he was back home in California after a brief stay in a Mexico City hospital. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/O0EDoUd via IFTTT

Can A.I. and Lasers Cure Our Smartphone Addiction?

A first impression of Humane’s new magnetic Ai Pin: equal parts magical and awkward. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MHaziqC via IFTTT

Silicon Valley’s Big, Bold Sci-Fi Bet on the Device That Comes After the Smartphone

Humane, a company started by two former Apple employees, says its new artificial intelligence pin can stop all the scrolling. Can it live up to the hype? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jkvP2It via IFTTT

Heat Pump Installations Slow, Impeding Biden’s Climate Goals

The devices can heat and cool homes more efficiently than furnaces and air-conditioners, but their sales have slowed because of higher interest rates and a slow rollout of federal incentives. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/DlZJtce via IFTTT

Mark Zuckerberg Taps the Strengths of WhatsApp

novembre 08, 2023

The messaging app, which Meta bought nearly a decade ago, was an asset that Mr. Zuckerberg largely left alone for a while. No longer. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cJZWzv0 via IFTTT

Meta to Require Political Advertisers to Disclose Use of A.I.

novembre 08, 2023

The social networking giant, which has long had a contentious relationship with political ads, is reckoning with a wave of generative A.I. tools. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/vYH7D6J via IFTTT

A New Law Supercharged Electric Car Manufacturing, but Not Sales

novembre 08, 2023

President Biden’s 2022 climate act spurred big investments in U.S. battery factories, but it has not similarly boosted E.V. sales. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/c49aQsT via IFTTT

Mark Zuckerberg Taps the Strengths of WhatsApp

novembre 07, 2023

The messaging app, which Meta bought nearly a decade ago, was an asset that Mr. Zuckerberg largely left alone for a while. No longer. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/4i1fsdo via IFTTT

Automakers Delay Electric Vehicle Spending as Demand Slows

novembre 07, 2023

Growth is brisk but slower than expected, causing automakers to question their multibillion-dollar investments in new factories and raising doubts about the effectiveness of federal incentives. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/CciOh3G via IFTTT

How Your Child’s School Bus Might Prevent Blackouts

novembre 07, 2023

When not driving around, electric buses and other vehicles could help utilities by storing their solar and wind energy and releasing it to meet surges in demand. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MEPQThj via IFTTT

OpenAI Lets Mom-and-Pop Shops Customize ChatGPT

novembre 06, 2023

With new “GPTs” service, anyone can build their own chatbot and instantly share it with friends, family and the general public. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dg8FcBp via IFTTT

Another Google Antitrust Battle Reaches Court in Epic Games Case

novembre 06, 2023

The Fortnite creator accuses Google of stifling app competition, a challenge on top of a federal suit claiming the tech giant abuses its search dominance. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/NsjqMc1 via IFTTT

Tech Start-Ups Try to Sell a Cautious Pentagon on A.I.

novembre 06, 2023

Shield AI, a tech start-up, already has a drone run by artificial intelligence being used by the Israeli military. But persuading the Pentagon to embrace the technology remains a big challenge. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/l12gFNs via IFTTT

Look, Up in the Sky! Amazon’s Drones Are Delivering Cans of Soup!

novembre 04, 2023

Amazon’s much-hyped drone project is dropping small objects on driveways. Some customers are not sure what it delivers beyond minestrone. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/7HjM2zE via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried Is Found Guilty of 7 Counts of Fraud and Conspiracy

The case against the founder of the failed FTX exchange had come to symbolize the excesses of the volatile cryptocurrency industry. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/wjUxMEZ via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak Interviews Elon Musk on Perils and Benefits of A.I.

The prime minister’s conversation with the tech billionaire was part of an effort this week to present Britain as a leader in artificial intelligence. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/A2I7UpB via IFTTT

Apple’s Sales Drop Slightly While Profit Is Up 11 Percent

Interest in new iPhones and services such as music and cloud storage powered the quarter, but other businesses, such as Mac sales, slowed significantly. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/XxMzDeW via IFTTT

Jury Begins Deliberations for a Verdict in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial

The trial for the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange has moved more speedily than anticipated. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/bHBgOxu via IFTTT

Supreme Court Weighs When Officials May Block Citizens on Social Media

The justices struggled to distinguish private conduct, which is not subject to the First Amendment, from state action, which is. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LO68Xom via IFTTT

At UK Summit, Global Leaders Warn AI Could Cause ‘Catastrophic’ Harm

At a U.K. summit, 28 governments, including China and the U.S., signed a declaration agreeing to cooperate on evaluating the risks of artificial intelligence. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qnYuTwj via IFTTT

Those Promotions Promising a ‘Free’ iPhone? It Isn’t Free.

The so-called iPhone giveaways marketed by Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T can make customers spend more on perks they don’t need. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/J6slmK0 via IFTTT

Harris to Announce Steps to Curb Risks of A.I.

The vice president plans to flesh out a sweeping executive order President Biden signed this week and push toward global standards at a summit in London. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Ei60sXc via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Knowing FTX Money Was Missing, as He Concludes Testimony

octobre 31, 2023

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 criminal fraud trial. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/FOP3hb8 via IFTTT

This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.

octobre 31, 2023

Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eh4psJ9 via IFTTT

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 remember. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1hOC5cE via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/oMbQRrc via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/XAudTYS via IFTTT

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 cannot be used to produce weapons, among other regulations. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/H9P6XnL via IFTTT

Blue-Collar Workers Are the New Social Media Stars

octobre 28, 2023

A new crop of popular social media personalities includes a trucker, a shepherd and a commercial fisherman. What they earn from sponsorships is just a nice bonus. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dDcKUTN via IFTTT

Did A.I. Write Product Reviews? Gannett Says No.

octobre 27, 2023

Writers and editors at Reviewed, a product recommendation website, say that the company used artificial intelligence to create reviews last week. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/a8gnGMp via IFTTT

As Users Abandon X, Sports Twitter Endures

octobre 27, 2023

Many users have migrated to other platforms since Elon Musk bought Twitter, but sports fans still find it indispensable. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/QEfD2PF via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/gVvfYtJ via IFTTT

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 the law to stay ahead. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/B4JtoxZ via IFTTT

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 will be manageable, industry experts said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0gaPuKM via IFTTT

Inside Google’s Plan to Stop Apple From Getting Serious About Search

Google has worried for years that Apple would one day expand its internet search technology, and has been working on ways to prevent that from happening. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IqDcYxe via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried Set to Testify at His Fraud Trial

octobre 25, 2023

The FTX founder’s plan to take the witness stand sets up a dramatic few days of testimony at the federal courthouse in Manhattan. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/tmrwleW via IFTTT

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

octobre 25, 2023

As the government wraps up its case in the landmark monopoly trial, it has built a picture of how Google became dominant in online search — and the harms that it says resulted. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OS5VCw6 via IFTTT

Alphabet Has Strong Ad Sales but Cloud Business Disappoints

Google’s parent company reported that sales were up 11 percent from a year ago while profit jumped 42 percent to $19.7 billion. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OoS3pLw via IFTTT

TikTok’s Lip Gloss Trick

It’s one of many subtle tactics used by social media stars to make you stop and look. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1yCorul via IFTTT

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 children and teenagers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/4gubMVm via IFTTT

Stop, Before You Close This Tab (or Any Others) …

Think of your browser like an ongoing autobiography. Why would you ever delete it? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/pyKI4Rv via IFTTT

Federal Investigators Widen Tesla Inquiry, Company Says

octobre 23, 2023

The Department of Justice has sought documents related to vehicle range and “personal benefits,” Tesla said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1Fpdw0o via IFTTT

Face Search Engine PimEyes Blocks Searches of Children’s Faces

octobre 23, 2023

The change came in response to worries that the service could be used nefariously by a stranger. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MnVaNX8 via IFTTT

Nonunion Workers Are Playing a Big Role in the Autoworkers’ Strike

octobre 23, 2023

The three U.S. automakers say they are already at a disadvantage to nonunion rivals while labor leaders hope that big gains in negotiations will inspire workers in Southern states to unionize. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kG78KSM via IFTTT

The Race to Avert Quantum Computing Threat With New Encryption Standards

octobre 22, 2023

Quantum technology could compromise our encryption systems. Can America replace them before it’s too late? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dbvVmMx via IFTTT

Martin Goetz, Who Received the First Software Patent, Dies at 93

octobre 21, 2023

“I knew at some point in time the patent office would recognize” computer software, he said. It happened in 1968, helping to ignite the software market. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9IgVK41 via IFTTT

OpenAI in Talks for Deal That Would Value Company at $80 Billion

octobre 20, 2023

The San Francisco start-up’s valuation could triple in less than six months. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GSF7rIB via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Reveals New Details of How FTX Died

octobre 20, 2023

Prosecutors in the criminal fraud case have built the most intricate account to date of the cryptocurrency exchange’s frantic final days. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kuzeXjJ via IFTTT

F.C.C. Moves Toward Restoring Net Neutrality Rules, Igniting Regulatory Fight

octobre 19, 2023

The regulations, which would bar broadband providers from blocking or slowing down services like Google and Netflix, were repealed during the Trump administration. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/BNx3SpQ via IFTTT

New York Attorney General Sues Crypto Firms in $1 Billion Fraud Case

octobre 19, 2023

Letitia James has accused Gemini Trust, Genesis Global Capital and Digital Currency Group of misleading investors in a program promising low risk and high returns. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qdCMaF3 via IFTTT

An Industry Insider Drives an Open Alternative to Big Tech’s A.I.

octobre 19, 2023

The nonprofit Allen Institute for AI, led by a respected computer scientist who sold his company to Apple, is trying to democratize cutting-edge research. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nHbawuS via IFTTT

Cómo los audios generados por IA invaden TikTok

octobre 18, 2023

Las cuentas de TikTok están difundiendo información falsa y engañosa con ayuda de voces generadas por inteligencia artificial. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/CAXZ7le via IFTTT

If You’ve Ever Heard a Voice That Wasn’t There, This Could Be Why

octobre 18, 2023

With a ghostly finger in a lab, researchers coaxed people to hear phantom voices. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dCNVIs5 via IFTTT

Biden, Trolling Trump, Joins Truth Social: ‘Converts Welcome’

The Biden campaign is in search of any edge with voters who could be persuaded to his side. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MFliWzG via IFTTT

Israel Prepares for Invasion by Using Phone Data to Track Gazans Fleeing

The Israeli military says the tracking and the call to evacuate are to preserve as many civilian lives as possible during an expected ground invasion, even as deadly airstrikes continue. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/iqWjclC via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/DJiqtpM via IFTTT

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 the United Automobile Workers union. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/aq1BDOp via IFTTT

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 athletes like Tom Brady and Steph Curry for endorsement deals. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9XoyH2f via IFTTT

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 declined. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/QmBAMqf via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ntd6w8f via IFTTT

Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content

octobre 15, 2023

The service formerly known as Twitter told Australian regulators that its automated detection of abusive material had declined after Elon Musk bought it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/O3hUyk2 via IFTTT

Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content

octobre 15, 2023

Wearables Track Parkinson’s Better Than Human Observation, Study Finds

octobre 15, 2023

Researchers demonstrated that off-the-shelf sensors can measure the subtle changes of disease progression. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LWzqKyE via IFTTT

Can You Hide a Child’s Face From A.I.?

octobre 14, 2023

Parents have been stressing out for at least two decades about what to share about their children online. Powerful new technologies present a more urgent risk. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/tcRFiAE via IFTTT

Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

octobre 13, 2023

The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/HKPcyEh via IFTTT

Experts Worry as Facial Recognition Comes to Airports and Cruises

octobre 13, 2023

Facial recognition software is speeding up check-in at airports, cruise ships and theme parks, but experts worry about risks to security and privacy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/RhyEZ7I via IFTTT

Microsoft Wins Critical Approval for Activision Deal by Britain’s C.M.A.

octobre 13, 2023

The $69 billion video game acquisition is expected to be finalized soon after the sign-off from British regulators. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Zscl9WT via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/32dtGsc via IFTTT

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 rights. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/7Pa6pX0 via IFTTT

New Laws on Kids and Social Media Are Stymied by Industry Lawsuits

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LBsN0zO via IFTTT

As Red States Curb Social Media, Did Montana’s TikTok Ban Go Too Far?

Montana is at the forefront of a wave of new tech laws passed by Republican-led states. Some give parents control over their children’s social media accounts. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jHJUxR9 via IFTTT

‘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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/RYqPnaK via IFTTT

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 environmental concerns. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/39pIG1M via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eTwSHvJ via IFTTT

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 this. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/bcN693M via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nWaM3L7 via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ZGxJUej via IFTTT

Caroline Ellison, Adviser to Sam Bankman-Fried, Says He ‘Directed’ Her to Commit 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 exchange. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xZvs1VK via IFTTT

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 like TikTok on the rise, the jokes may be wearing thin. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GTRFxNA via IFTTT

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, Calif., Hong Kong and the Bahamas. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/AxhHPWM via IFTTT

The Places That Sam Bankman-Fried Left Behind

Unity Chief Resigns After Pricing Backlash

octobre 09, 2023

John Riccitiello angered video game developers who use Unity’s software when he announced a new fee structure that could have significantly increased their costs. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/wuvOdFo via IFTTT

Vermont Utility Plans to End Outages by Giving Customers Batteries

octobre 09, 2023

Green Mountain Power is asking state regulators to let it buy batteries it will install at customers’ homes, saying doing so will be cheaper than putting up more power lines. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Fas1TDU via IFTTT

The Wager That Betting Can Change the World

octobre 08, 2023

A coterie of tech insiders believe that “prediction markets” can fix social ills. Are they right? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/bifYL9u via IFTTT

Once a Labor Leader, Butler Angered Unions by Consulting for Uber

octobre 07, 2023

The new California senator was part of the gig company’s push to avoid having to classify its drivers as employees. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/j9PSxDR via IFTTT

Gary Wang, a FTX Founder, Says Sam Bankman-Fried Steered Misuse of Funds

octobre 06, 2023

Mr. Wang is one of three key witnesses who pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate against Mr. Bankman-Fried, the onetime crypto mogul on trial for fraud. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/SQ8BJhv via IFTTT

How to Watch Amazon Launch the First 2 Project Kuiper Satellites

octobre 06, 2023

The two prototype spacecraft will test systems to be used in a planned megaconstellation to provide internet service from orbit that will eventually compete with SpaceX’s Starlink service. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nVxjtcz via IFTTT

S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk to Compel Him to Testify on Twitter Purchase

octobre 05, 2023

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cMBepJW via IFTTT

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Could Land on Mars in 3 to 4 Years

octobre 05, 2023

The prediction is the latest in a series of ambitious timelines for reaching the red planet that the entrepreneur has previously failed to meet. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nqvQ6TX via IFTTT

How the Big Chip Makers Are Pushing Back on Biden’s China Agenda

octobre 05, 2023

Nvidia, Intel and Qualcomm are campaigning to protect their businesses before further crackdowns on the sale of semiconductor technology to Beijing. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Uw7Y5KJ via IFTTT

‘Mean Girls’ Has a One-Day Run on TikTok

Paramount tried to make “Mean Girls” happen all over again for a new generation. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/oB1wKLT via IFTTT

“Mean Girls” Has a One-Day Run on TikTok

Paramount tried to make “Mean Girls” happen all over again for a new generation. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3xhqUGv via IFTTT

‘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 from melting down. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/wPaqjKL via IFTTT

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 endeavors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/DJFywZq via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/y6KlRxe via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kLD91Mj via IFTTT

Campbell Brown, Who Led Facebook News, Leaves Meta

Ms. Brown’s exit indicates how Meta’s priorities around news and its relationships with media companies have changed. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/lduKzH2 via IFTTT

Athens Democracy Forum: Are Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Compatible?

Nick Clegg of Meta says that they can be, with the right systems in place. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MgTboGr via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/KW2Oye1 via IFTTT

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 unregulated use of artificial intelligence. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ExHNV1m via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/7qIQUEO via IFTTT

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-Earth orbit that interfere with astronomical observations. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OsK29CR via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/CVg41WP via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Pnitl3x via IFTTT

Wearables Resurface at the Paris Shows of 3 Fashion Brands

octobre 01, 2023

The love affair between fashion and technology gets revived at Coperni, Anrealage and Junya Watanabe. Will it be any more successful this time around? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8MqpydX via IFTTT

Ukraine’s War of Drones Runs Into an Obstacle: China

septembre 30, 2023

As the war with Russia stretches on, so too does a contest to make more and deadlier flying machines. That means a fight over global electronics supply chains that run through China. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/F89Enoe via IFTTT

Most Authors of Major Superconductor Claim Seek Retraction

Eight of the 11 authors are asking to retract a paper on a room-temperature superconductor, but Ranga Dias, the physicist who led the research, continued to defend the findings. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/oEJKMvf via IFTTT

A Founder of the Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Is Arrested

Su Zhu, a founder of Three Arrows Capital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund that collapsed last year, was arrested in Singapore. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/E2075e8 via IFTTT

Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to State Laws on Social Media

The tech industry argues that laws in Florida and Texas, prompted by conservative complaints about censorship by tech platforms, violate the First Amendment. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/JY8IncT via IFTTT

Fact Checkers Take Stock of Their Efforts: ‘It’s Not Getting Better’

The momentum behind organizations that aim to combat online falsehoods has started to taper off. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/NOGs7fa via IFTTT

The Gamble: Can Genetically Modified Mosquitoes End Disease?

Working on a remote island, scientists think they can use genetic engineering to block a malaria-carrying species of mosquito from spreading the disease — and do it in just a few months. But governments are wary. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ekP1X7s via IFTTT

Federal Lawsuit Accuses Tesla of Racial Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit accusing the carmaker of mistreating Black employees at its factory in California. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/NYC50F4 via IFTTT

A Silicon Valley Supergroup Is Coming Together to Create an A.I. Device

OpenAI’s Sam Altman, the former Apple designer Jony Ive and SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son are teaming up to develop a device that could replace the smartphone. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/aAEITGw via IFTTT

China Uses ‘Deceptive’ Methods to Sow Disinformation, U.S. Says

The accusations reflect worry in Washington that China’s information operations pose a growing security challenge to the United States. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/znAVlkq via IFTTT

Gifts, Gadgets and Greece: Inside a Huawei Lobbying Campaign

Leaked internal messages detail efforts by the Chinese tech giant to court Greek officials and fight an American-led effort against its technology. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ZStMLNC via IFTTT

¿En qué consiste la demanda a Amazon de la FTC?

La agencia de protección a los consumidores de Estados Unidos asegura que el gigante de internet usó su poder monopólico para aumentar precios y perjudicar a sus competidores from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/wVceXua via IFTTT

Ilia Calderón’s Questions at GOP Debate Catch Candidates Off-Guard

The Univision anchor, one of three moderators, caught some candidates off-guard with questions on immigration and hate crimes. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1VEKMd4 via IFTTT

Sony’s PlayStation Chief to Retire Next Year

Jim Ryan, who has been with the company for nearly 30 years, has led one of the most dominant businesses in the video game industry. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rNBGv0q via IFTTT

The New ChatGPT Can ‘See’ and ‘Talk.’ Here’s What It’s Like.

The image-recognition feature could have many uses, and the voice feature is even more intriguing. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3Aa7cCs via IFTTT

With Meta’s Quest 3, Mixed Reality Is Here. So Now What?

The new $500 headset lets people see the outside world while immersed in virtual reality. The benefits are to be determined. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/WbNE7DT via IFTTT

Lina Khan vs. Jeff Bezos: This Is Big Tech’s Real Cage Match

The chair of the Federal Trade Commission wants to disrupt Amazon, whose founder built a trillion-dollar firm by disrupting retail. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mZb4iFQ via IFTTT

E.U. Law Sets the Stage for a Clash Over Disinformation

The law, aimed at forcing social media giants to adopt new policies to curb harmful content, is expected to face blowback from Elon Musk, who owns X. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Eq2fYLJ via IFTTT

Biden Administration Plans to Bring Back ‘Net Neutrality’ Rules

The head of the Federal Communications Commission said the government needed to protect open access to the “essential infrastructure of modern life.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/7wDVHBZ via IFTTT

FTC Says Amazon Used These Tactics to Undermine Competition

In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission said the internet giant used its monopoly power to stifle competition and raise prices. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1bva3Gq via IFTTT

Top Apple Executive Defends Favoring Google on iPhones

Eddy Cue, a longtime executive at the company, said Apple’s multibillion-dollar deals with Google were driven by quality, not money. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0QkHTYW via IFTTT

For Amazon’s Andy Jassy, a Cleanup Job Just Got a Lot Bigger

The F.T.C. accused the internet giant of protecting an online retail monopoly and forcing higher prices onto consumers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/YLBwgTi via IFTTT

U.S. Accuses Amazon of Illegally Protecting Monopoly in Online Retail

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states sued Amazon, saying its conduct in its online store and services to merchants illegally stifled competition. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yhlTcVL via IFTTT

‘Unprecedented’ Secrecy in Google Trial as Tech Giants Push to Limit Disclosures

Efforts to seal testimony have increasingly raised questions as the federal antitrust case enters its third week in court. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Wv82dxG via IFTTT

Can the U.S. Make Solar Panels? This Company Thinks So.

First Solar kept producing them in Ohio after most of the industry moved to China. President Biden wants many more domestic manufacturers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/re1MDnS via IFTTT

Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Gets a Bigger Burst of Laser Energy

Researchers at the National Ignition Facility during a July firing of 192 lasers improved on a December result, but also ended up with duds in other experiments. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6BOtGkK via IFTTT

Amazon to Invest Up to $4 Billion in A.I. Start-Up Anthropic

With its investment of up to $4 billion, Amazon is seeking a bigger footprint in A.I. development, one already established by rivals like Microsoft and Google. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/uF0QV9U via IFTTT

Amazon to Invest Up to $4 Billion in A.I. Start-up Anthropic

Tech giants have been partnering with up-and-coming A.I. start-ups, like Microsoft backing OpenAI, but Amazon has not been as active as rivals until now. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Ndqy4SK via IFTTT

ChatGPT Can Now Respond With Spoken Words

A new version of OpenAI’s popular chatbot behaves a lot like Siri and Alexa. You can talk to it — and have a conversation. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/JBZXfDe via IFTTT

Egg Crack Challenge and Cheese Slice Trick: Are Parents OK?

With the “cheese slice trick” and the “egg crack challenge,” parents vie for viral recognition — and the illusion of control over their children. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/r8li4NC via IFTTT

TV Networks’ Last Best Hope: Boomers

septembre 23, 2023

Viewers have fled prime-time lineups for streaming outlets, with one notable exception: people over 60. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/fnDdCQV via IFTTT

Netflix Prepares to Send Its Final Red Envelope

septembre 23, 2023

The company’s DVD subscription service is ending this month, bringing to a close an origin story that ultimately upended the entertainment industry. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/fjcwDEA via IFTTT

The Man Who Trapped Us in Databases

septembre 22, 2023

Hank Asher was a drug smuggler with a head for numbers — until he figured out how to turn Americans’ private information into a big business. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/B9ScVzw via IFTTT

CEO of DuckDuckGo Testifies in Google Case

septembre 21, 2023

Gabriel Weinberg of the search engine DuckDuckGo was the first competitor to testify in the Justice Department’s antitrust trial against Google. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/P2YXyGb via IFTTT

Rupert Murdoch to Retire From Fox and News Corporation Boards

septembre 21, 2023

The move leaves his son Lachlan as the sole executive in charge of the global media empire. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/i65C2TU via IFTTT

The Lawyers Sam Bankman-Fried Once Trusted Are Drawing Criticism

septembre 21, 2023

Mr. Bankman-Fried and his allies have blasted Sullivan & Cromwell, the New York law firm managing FTX’s bankruptcy, for its tangled relationship with the crypto exchange. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/u58SyzK via IFTTT

How to Use Social Media, According to Teen Girls

Parents and public health experts have a lot to say about what adolescent girls do on their phones. We asked teens to weigh in. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/zBAlFaC via IFTTT

Space-Based Solar Power Is a Possible Alternative Energy Source

Space-based solar power, once a topic for science fiction, is gaining interest. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/EpcxsWr via IFTTT

ChatGPT Can Now Generate Images, Too

OpenAI released a new version of its DALL-E image generator to a small group of testers and incorporated the technology into its popular ChatGPT chatbot. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/B4UX59n via IFTTT

Franzen, Grisham and Other Prominent Authors Sue OpenAI

The suit, filed with the Authors Guild, accuses the A.I. company of infringing on authors’ copyrights, claiming it used their books to train its ChatGPT chatbot. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/U5J8o7F via IFTTT

Max to Stream Pro Sports Starting in October

Media companies are racing to figure out how to merge live sporting events with their popular but still cash-bleeding streaming services. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cEzdi92 via IFTTT

Instacart Soars 40% as It Begins Trading, an Encouraging Sign for Tech I.P.O.s

Shares opened at $42 on Tuesday, valuing the grocery delivery company at $13.9 billion. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/hDsnRE9 via IFTTT

Billions to Connect Everyone to High-Speed Internet Could Still Fall Short

President Biden has promised to provide every American access to reliable high-speed internet. But some have raised concerns about whether the funds will achieve all of the administration’s goals. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/a5fJpkq via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Sued by FTX

The lawyers overseeing the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange accused Joe Bankman and Barbara Fried of enriching themselves with money their son stole from customers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/g5TEwiK via IFTTT

YouTube Blocks Russell Brand From Making Money on Its Platform

The comedian’s channel has over six million followers, but he will be unable to draw income from advertising around his videos. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/N7qsz1X via IFTTT

Google Connects A.I. Chatbot Bard to YouTube, Gmail and More Facts

Google hopes that giving its chatbot more capabilities and improving its accuracy will give more users a reason to use it. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ZrYUJtF via IFTTT

In Lies of P, Pinocchio Takes No Prisoners

Lies of P, from a studio targeting fans of Bloodborne, Sekiro and the Dark Souls series, traces an arduous journey to end a puppet rebellion. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Spf0vXC via IFTTT

Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement

Experts on unions and the industry said the U.A.W. strike could accelerate a wave of worker actions, or stifle labor’s recent momentum from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/7ezAIb5 via IFTTT

Instacart Prices I.P.O. at $30 a Share, Raising $660 Million

septembre 18, 2023

The grocery delivery company priced its offering at the high end of expectations, in a potentially upbeat sign for tech public offerings. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6o8QM0w via IFTTT

A Key Question in Google’s Trial: How Formidable Is Its Data Advantage?

septembre 18, 2023

The government states that data is “oxygen for a search engine” and that Google’s anticompetitive behavior has given it a data fortress. Google says innovation explains its success. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/y9niC2P via IFTTT

How to Tell if Your A.I. is Conscious

septembre 18, 2023

In a new report, scientists offer a list of measurable qualities that might indicate the presence of some presence in a machine. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/hRUpXyi via IFTTT

Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike

septembre 16, 2023

Carmakers are anxious to keep costs down as they ramp up electric vehicle manufacturing, while striking workers want to preserve jobs as the industry shifts to batteries. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Yhx6lba via IFTTT

U.A.W. Strike Hits 3 Plants as It Seeks Big Raises and Other Gains

septembre 15, 2023

The union targeted one factory run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis. Prolonged walkouts could hurt the U.S. economy and President Biden. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dw3K7Am via IFTTT

‘One of the Most Hated People in the World’: Sam Bankman-Fried’s 250 Pages of Justifications

The FTX founder wrote hundreds of pages of reflections and self-justifications while under house arrest, shedding light on how he may defend himself at his criminal trial next month. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IEiNZxv via IFTTT

A 70-Page Twitter Thread: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Writings During House Arrest

The FTX founder wrote hundreds of pages of reflections and self-justifications, shedding light on how he may defend himself at his criminal trial next month. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kL7XC6S via IFTTT

Biden Asks Supreme Court to Lift Limits on Contacts With Social Media Sites

The administration’s emergency application followed an appeals court ruling prohibiting many officials from encouraging or coercing sites to delete asserted misinformation. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Cq5PZij via IFTTT

Cable TV Is on Life Support, but a New Bundle Is Coming Alive

Cable companies have started to figure out a way to stay in the TV game: Reselling streaming services. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qvFrGmi via IFTTT

Instacart Was All About Grocery Delivery. No Longer.

As it prepares to go public next week, Instacart shows that one secret to making money as a gig economy company is to become an advertising company. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Q7lF1Sz via IFTTT

How Strikes Reflect Longstanding Battles for Control in Hollywood

Striking actors and writers fear A.I. Executives don’t seem to. It’s a longstanding battle over technology and control in Hollywood that plays out onscreen, too. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Ok8EPgV via IFTTT

In Antitrust Trial, Former Google Employee Details History of Search Deals

In the first full day of testimony in the U.S. monopoly trial against Google, the Justice Department sought to show that the company had long tried to cut out search competitors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Efiv6hN via IFTTT

What to Know About the Potential Autoworkers Strike

U.A.W. workers could strike as soon as Friday. The union and the carmakers remain far apart on wages. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IfvHJLB via IFTTT

UAW Standoff Poses Risk for Biden’s Electric Vehicle Commitment

A looming auto industry strike could test the president’s commitment to making electric vehicles a source of well-paying union jobs. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/wYIe93L via IFTTT

A Who’s Who of Silicon Valley Will Convene With Lawmakers on A.I.

Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and others are set to discuss artificial intelligence with lawmakers, in one of the tech industry’s most proactive shows of force in Washington. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/V3i9v0h via IFTTT

U.S. Blasts Google Over Paying $10 Billion a Year to Cut Out Search Rivals

In opening statements for the government’s first monopoly trial of the modern internet era, Google defended itself and said people had many choices for online search. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/q6XbWSv via IFTTT

Apple Unveils iPhone 15 With Changes to Its USB-C Charger

European regulators passed a rule requiring USB-C charging across electronic devices, forcing the change in Apple’s newest iPhones. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Bs4oyh1 via IFTTT

Arm, a British Chip Designer, Juggles Challenges Before 2023’s Biggest I.P.O.

The SoftBank-owned company, which for decades has defined how mobile phones operate, is grappling with geopolitical and commercial complexities as it prepares to go public this week. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Ego6X8F via IFTTT

Where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Delivers His Fringe Views: Not on the Trail

The Democratic presidential challenger continues to espouse extreme ideas, but has dialed that messaging back in large public forums. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mM2dQxG via IFTTT

From ‘Data Dumping’ to ‘Webbing’: How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sells Misleading Ideas

The candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination uses logical leaps and rhetorical devices to create false or misleading messages. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/zFZY7Oa via IFTTT

The Tank Museum Has 300 Armored Vehicles and Over 100 Million YouTube Views

Only a few hundred thousand people visit The Tank Museum, in the English countryside, each year. But on YouTube, it’s more popular than the Met and MoMA. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0YJH73B via IFTTT

‘Cybersecurity Issue’ Forces Systems Shutdown at MGM Hotels and Casinos

Company websites were down, and some guests complained of problems with slot machines and hotel room access. Cybersecurity experts point to a likely cyberattack. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yqkXEBL via IFTTT

China Sows Disinformation About Hawaii Fires Using New Techniques

Beijing’s influence campaign using artificial intelligence is a rapid change in tactics, researchers from Microsoft and other organizations say. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dp01CQj via IFTTT

Chinese Warnings on iPhones Tap Deep Strain of Security Concerns

For years, officials in China have been told to shun foreign devices. Now reports of renewed curbs have unnerved Apple’s investors, heightening geopolitical tensions. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ICVP4f1 via IFTTT

As Covid-19 Cases Tick Higher, Conspiracy Theorists Stoke New Fears

A late-summer rise in Covid-19 infections is bringing with it a wave of conspiracy theories. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/KwZhvXl via IFTTT

Book Review: ‘Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career,’ by Kristi Coulter

In her new memoir, “Exit Interview,” Kristi Coulter details her time working at the company, connecting her experience to the larger history of women’s employment struggles. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3sxPkgN via IFTTT

Takeaways From a New Elon Musk Biography: Ukraine, Trump and More

septembre 09, 2023

The biography, by Walter Isaacson, portrays Mr. Musk as a complex, tortured figure. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/lsTLPr0 via IFTTT

‘I’m Not Trump’s Fan’ and Other Takeaways From a New Book on Elon Musk

septembre 09, 2023

The biography, by Walter Isaacson, portrays Mr. Musk as a complex, tortured figure. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/nBfp8Ah via IFTTT

The Technology Facebook and Google Didn’t Dare Release

septembre 09, 2023

Engineers at the tech giants built tools years ago that could put a name to any face but, for once, Silicon Valley did not want to move fast and break things. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/FPbMCJ4 via IFTTT

SpaceX Needs to Make 63 Fixes Before Next Starship Launch, FAA Orders

septembre 08, 2023

The agency closed an investigation into what went wrong during an April flight of the massive spacecraft that NASA will rely on to land astronauts on the moon. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ptj6VqP via IFTTT

I.R.S. Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Catch Tax Evasion

septembre 08, 2023

The tax agency is opening examinations into large hedge funds, private equity groups, real estate investors and law firms. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/RwGjFDs via IFTTT

2 Senators Propose Bipartisan Framework for A.I. Laws

The effort by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley is the latest move by lawmakers to catch up with the rapidly evolving technology. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LsI2J3A via IFTTT

2 Senators Propose Bipartisan Framework for A.I. Laws

The effort by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley is the latest move by lawmakers to catch up with the rapidly evolving technology. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/38klIxg via IFTTT

Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles

The world’s largest carmaker dominates the sales of hybrid cars but has been slow to sell all-electric vehicles, alienating some customers and hurting sales. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/fHjKsTa via IFTTT

Mattel’s Windfall From ‘Barbie’ Goes Far Beyond Dolls

The company’s approach has paid off to a degree that even the C.E.O. could hardly have believed possible. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/desSBDt via IFTTT

Dependence on Tech Caused ‘Staggering’ Education Inequality, U.N. Agency Says

Heavy reliance on online remote learning during the pandemic drew attention away from more equitable ways of teaching children at home, a UNESCO report says. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mrTAcU5 via IFTTT

Huawei Phone Is Latest Shot Fired in the U.S.-China Tech War

The release of a homegrown Chinese smartphone during a visit by the Biden official in charge of regulating such technology shows the U.S.-China tech conflict is alive and well. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MwfO0Za via IFTTT

Google Turns to a Steady Old Hand to Fight Antitrust Charges

The tech giant is facing the greatest legal threat in its history, and hopes the stolid approach of Kent Walker, its top lawyer, will once again prevail. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/SvV4QPE via IFTTT

In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google

The 10-week trial, set to begin Tuesday, amps up efforts to rein in Big Tech by targeting the core search business that turned Google into a $1.7 trillion behemoth. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eVc3KMB via IFTTT

Bread, Water and Peanut Butter: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Life in Jail

septembre 05, 2023

Mr. Bankman-Fried, founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has protested his conditions at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center as he awaits trial on fraud charges. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/aFzduOp via IFTTT

Buyer of Trump’s Truth Social Gets More Time to Complete Long-Delayed Merger

septembre 05, 2023

Shareholders in a shell company that has been trying for nearly two years to merge with former President Donald Trump’s media company approved a 12-month extension to complete the deal. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/wvHZNL0 via IFTTT

A $700 Million Bonanza for the Winners of Crypto’s Collapse: Lawyers

septembre 05, 2023

Bankruptcy lawyers and other corporate turnaround specialists have reaped major fees from the bankruptcies of five cryptocurrency companies, including FTX. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/PUQlT1q via IFTTT

Douglas Lenat, Who Tried to Make Computers More Human, Dies at 72

septembre 04, 2023

He spent decades working on artificial intelligence, striving to create machines that could replicate common sense. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/J9pNSwr via IFTTT

Qué son los deepfakes de voz, la nueva estafa bancaria

septembre 03, 2023

Los estafadores tienen una nueva y potente arma de inteligencia artificial con la que intentan despojar a las personas de su dinero con engaños. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LsnW5PG via IFTTT

Qué son los deepfakes de voz, la n ueva estafa bancaria

septembre 03, 2023

Saudi Dissident’s Brother Is Sentenced to Death for Social Media Posts on Royals

septembre 03, 2023

Under a crackdown on dissent by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, prosecutors accused a retired teacher of treason after he criticized the ruling family. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Zwyhdam via IFTTT

Driverless Taxis Blocked Ambulance and Patient Later Died, San Francisco Fire Dept. Says

septembre 02, 2023

Two Cruise taxis delayed an ambulance carrying a car accident victim to a hospital, a department report said. The company said it was not at fault. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IcCgPjD via IFTTT

How Montana’s Attorney General Made Banning TikTok a Top Priority

septembre 02, 2023

How one of Montana’s top elected officials made banning the app a top priority, putting the state at the center of a geopolitical storm. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/A2yFvKh via IFTTT

In Monitoring Sex Abuse of Children, Apple Is Caught Between Safety and Privacy

A children’s advocacy group is starting a $2 million campaign calling for the company to better police child sexual abuse materials on its products and services. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/V62yGzP via IFTTT

Meta May Offer Ad-Free Subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook in the E.U.

The subscription plan is a response to European Union policies and court rulings to restrict Meta’s data-collection practices. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MESsUpb via IFTTT

Applying to College? Here’s How A.I. Tools Might Hurt, or Help.

ChatGPT might change the application essay forever. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jc9oxEv via IFTTT

Consejos para que las escuelas y los maestros sobrevivan con la IA

Paso 1: Asumir que todos los estudiantes van a utilizar los chatbots de inteligencia artificial. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/oQq9r4k via IFTTT

Starfield’s 1,000 Planets May Be One Giant Leap for Game Design

août 31, 2023

The stakes are high for Bethesda’s newest role-playing game. Microsoft needs an Xbox hit, and players are hungry for an expansive and satisfying space adventure. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/YRSQChI via IFTTT

VanMoof, Trendy E-Bike Brand, Bought Out of Bankruptcy by Scooter Maker

août 31, 2023

Lavoie, which makes high-end scooters based on McLaren’s Formula 1 technology, acquired the trendy e-bike brand that had gained a zealous following. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cCdHJxX via IFTTT

Educational Apps to Help You Learn While Passing the Time

août 30, 2023

Apps that offer short lessons in various subjects can help get the most out of your time whether you’re waiting for a train or a meeting. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/SmVKygR via IFTTT

Falsehoods Follow Close Behind This Summer’s Natural Disasters

août 30, 2023

Misattributed videos, recycled lies and warped fears are fueling unfounded claims about the recent record-breaking heat, floods and wildfires. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/BdnPfg8 via IFTTT

Falsehoods Follow Close Behind This Summer’s Natural Disasters

août 30, 2023

Misattributed videos, recycled lies and warped fears are fueling unfounded claims about the recent record-breaking heat, floods and wildfires. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/xDsfa5Y via IFTTT

Where Tech Investors Are Buying Up Land, Locals Are Worried

In Solano County, Calif., longtime residents are both worried and baffled by an ambitious plan to build a city where there is now mostly farmland. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8ZXWSph via IFTTT

As Teens Take to E-Bikes, Parents Ask: Is This Freedom or Danger?

Across the country, parents are expressing a mix of enthusiasm, contrition and uncertainty about the trendy mode of transportation. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2CePj1q via IFTTT

Meta’s ‘Biggest Single Takedown’ Removes Chinese Influence Campaign

The campaign began at least four years ago and spanned thousands of accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Substack and Chinese websites, Meta said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/OElHLC0 via IFTTT

The A.I. Revolution Is Coming. But Not as Fast as Some People Think.

From steam power to the internet, there has always been a lag between technology invention and adoption across industries and the economy. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/hW6opbG via IFTTT

TikTok’s U.S. Future Still in Limbo as Commerce Secretary Visits China

août 28, 2023

Gina Raimondo, who is in China this week, has said banning TikTok could “lose every voter under 35, forever.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/lB7Az5j via IFTTT

Tech Chiefs to Gather in Washington Next Month on A.I. Regulations

août 28, 2023

The leaders of Google, OpenAI, Microsoft and others are meeting with lawmakers on Sept. 13 to kick off listening sessions that may shape A.I. rules in the United States. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/phfWqAB via IFTTT

Electric Vehicle Charging Can Be Confusing. Here’s What to Know.

août 28, 2023

Many carmakers and charging companies are switching to the Tesla plug for electric vehicles. Why are they doing that and what will it mean? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/5SieJUV via IFTTT

A.I. Brings the Robot Wingman to Aerial Combat

août 27, 2023

An Air Force program shows how the Pentagon is starting to embrace the potential of a rapidly emerging technology, with far-reaching implications for war-fighting tactics, military culture and the defense industry. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6581JiR via IFTTT

Instacart Reveals $428 Million in Profit but Slowing Growth Ahead of I.P.O.

août 25, 2023

Nearly 30 percent of Instacart’s revenue came from advertising, and grocery orders were flat in the first half of this year, the company said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/jqHQOGt via IFTTT

Before Gran Turismo Inspired a Movie, It Drove Jann Mardenborough to Greatness

août 25, 2023

The PlayStation video game’s realistic cars and racetracks helped Jann Mardenborough find his calling as a professional driver. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/EuQCDRZ via IFTTT

Trump Returns to the Service Formerly Known as Twitter

Absent for more than two years, former President Donald J. Trump posted his mug shot on the site, now called X. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LSBjA1w via IFTTT

John Warnock, Inventor of the PDF, Dies at 82

As a founder of Adobe Systems, he oversaw the development of software and systems that made modern personal computing possible. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IwsXgFU via IFTTT

Despite Cheating Fears, Schools Repeal ChatGPT Bans

Some districts that once raced to block A.I. chatbots are now trying to embrace them. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/mSRoWj8 via IFTTT

How Schools Can Survive A.I.

Step 1: Assume all students are going to use the technology. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/G2IacW0 via IFTTT

In Reversal Because of A.I., Office Jobs Are Now More at Risk

Technology disruption typically affected blue-collar occupations. Now white-collar workers may feel the brunt of changes. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/TiFHsVv via IFTTT

Nvidia Revenue Doubles on Demand for A.I. Chips, and Could Go Higher

août 23, 2023

Sales for the current quarter will nearly triple their total a year ago, said the company, which makes chips essential to the development of A.I. systems. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/QDLruNj via IFTTT

YouTube Improperly Used Targeted Ads on Children’s Videos, Watchdogs Say

août 23, 2023

One of the groups said it had used Google’s tools to run a targeted ad campaign this month on children’s channels. Google has said it did not allow such ads on videos made for children. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/CyTDRPk via IFTTT

Defcon 2023: los hackers encuentran fallos de la IA

août 23, 2023

Los piratas informáticos actuaron con el beneplácito de la Casa Blanca y de empresas de inteligencia artificial y hallaron desinformación política, estereotipos demográficos, instrucciones para hacer vigilancia y más. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/DgdT8oz via IFTTT

Canadian Officials Condemn Facebook for News Ban as Wildfires Burn

août 22, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it was “inconceivable” that the platform had responded to a new licensing law by blocking news links, as the country confronts its worst wildfire season on record. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/A1Rajm9 via IFTTT

What Spatial Audio Can and Cannot Do for Classical Music

août 22, 2023

Immersive audio formats, while newer for pop, have been used by composers for decades. But not all works call for spatial treatment. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8uen2Km via IFTTT

Sliman Bensmaia, Who Enabled Prosthetic Limbs to Feel, Dies at 49

août 22, 2023

His work in the neuroscience of touch led to devices that allow amputees and quadriplegics not just to move about the world but also to sense temperature and pressure. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MExWm2I via IFTTT

What Driverless Waymo Taxi Rides Are Like in San Francisco

On Monday, Waymo began letting the public pay for rides in its driverless cars in San Francisco. The New York Times dispatched three reporters around the city to test the service. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Wytkq9c via IFTTT

Arm, the Chip Designer, Files for an I.P.O. Expected to Be Among the Largest

The I.P.O. filing means Arm can begin to gauge investor interest, which will be critical to the share sale. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/0xgrHcN via IFTTT

More Screen Time Delays Development in Babies, Study Finds

One-year-olds exposed to more than four hours of screen time a day experienced developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills at ages 2 and 4, according to a new study from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/9lyi7ga via IFTTT

How Nvidia Built a Competitive Moat Around A.I. Chips

The most visible winner of the artificial intelligence boom achieved its dominance by becoming a one-stop shop for A.I. development, from chips to software to other services. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/STlOyIa via IFTTT

Even in War, Ukrainian Soldiers Find Time for World of Tanks Video Game