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Twitter Threatens to Sue Center for Countering Digital Hate Over Research

The Center for Countering Digital Hate said it had received a letter from X, Twitter’s parent company, accusing it of trying to hurt the social platform with its research. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/EijbDKP via IFTTT

New ‘X’ Sign on Twitter’s Headquarters in San Francisco Is Under Investigation

An “X” sign, installed on the roof of the company’s headquarters in San Francisco as part of its rebranding, lacked proper permits, officials said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Au3aP8G via IFTTT

Is It an E-Bike, or a Motorcycle for Children?

With a throttle and no pedals, Super73’s new “electric balance bike” blurs the lines of regulation and safety. “No license, registration or insurance required,” its marketing promises. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/e43rpHX via IFTTT

‘X’ on Twitter’s Headquarters Faces Investigation Over Permit Violations

An “X” sign, installed on the roof of the company’s headquarters in San Francisco as part of its rebranding, lacked proper permits, officials said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/s45AWwe via IFTTT

Russia Takes Its Ukraine Information War Into Video Games

Propaganda is appearing in Minecraft and other popular games and discussion groups as the Kremlin tries to win over new audiences. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/VtZuTvl via IFTTT

U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations

American intelligence officials believe the malware could give China the power to disrupt or slow American deployments or resupply operations, including during a Chinese move against Taiwan. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/McArkHP via IFTTT

An Internet Veteran’s Guide to Not Being Scared of Technology

Mike Masnick, who founded Techdirt in 1998, writes for an influential audience of lawmakers, C.E.O.s and activists. Somehow, he’s still an optimist about the promise of technology. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IB4SwfN via IFTTT

Quantum Tech Intended for National Security Is Testing U.S. Alliances

A global race to harness the power of atoms for navigation, computing and encryption is pitting concerns over protectionism against the spirit of cooperation. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/CDc6TO4 via IFTTT

Aided by A.I. Language Models, Google’s Robots Are Getting Smart

Our sneak peek into Google’s new robotics model, RT-2, which melds artificial intelligence technology with robots. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/4BL3S7J via IFTTT

Ford’s Profit Jumped in Second Quarter

The automaker made more money on trucks and sport utility vehicles but reported bigger losses on electric vehicles. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Zl0Ndji via IFTTT

Facebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers Say

In four new studies, researchers found complicated results from experiments on Facebook’s and Instagram’s algorithms, suggesting there was no silver bullet to fixing the platforms. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/uAUrTJK via IFTTT

Blood of Young Mice Extends Life in the Old

Infusions of youthful blood led older mice to live 6 to 9 percent longer, a new study found. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yPtMOEG via IFTTT

Researchers Poke Holes in Safety Controls of ChatGPT and Other Chatbots

A new report indicates that the guardrails for widely used chatbots can be thwarted, leading to an increasingly unpredictable environment for the technology. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/aFNVcXg via IFTTT

Slack Experiences a Widespread Outage, Company Says

Offices around the world use the messaging system to communicate. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/iScpfs3 via IFTTT

Researchers Poke Holes in Safety Controls of ChatGPT and Other Chatbots

A new report indicates that the guardrails for widely used chatbots can be thwarted, leading to an increasingly unpredictable environment for the technology. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GzmM3tL via IFTTT

NASA Picks Lockheed Martin to Build a Nuclear-Powered Rocket

The space agency and DARPA will work with Lockheed Martin to build a vehicle that uses the power of the atom for space propulsion. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Qs4oRDS via IFTTT

Meta Q2 Earnings: Profit Up 16 Percent to $7.8 Billion

Wall Street investors were hoping the social media giant would regain its footing after more than a year of problems, including slumping ad sales. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/sJxy2Hn via IFTTT

Looming Retraction Casts Shadow Over Ranga Dias and Study of Superconductors

Misconduct allegations are leading scientists to question the work of Ranga Dias, including his claimed discovery of a room-temperature superconductor. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/vpFmhAL via IFTTT

G.M. and Other Automakers Will Build 30,000 Electric Vehicle Chargers

The companies will jointly spend at least $1 billion to build a North American network in an effort to persuade more people to buy battery-powered cars and trucks. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/eSaXMg1 via IFTTT

Russia’s Online Censorship Has Surged During Ukraine War

A report from Citizen Lab laid out how much online censorship has increased on one of Russia’s biggest social media sites. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yBSetzX via IFTTT

Microsoft Revenue Up 8% to $56.2 Billion in Latest Quarter

The company’s profit topped $20 billion as it pointed to early interest in its artificial intelligence products. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rd3MURk via IFTTT

Snap’s Sales Fall for the Second Time in a Row

The parent of Snapchat has grappled with an ad slump and the challenges of being a smaller social media company in an intensely competitive environment. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/oNRylP5 via IFTTT

TikTok Introduces Text-Only Posts

The social media app known for its short-form videos will now allow users to create posts that contain only words, competing with Threads and Twitter. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/S8OHtrf via IFTTT

Slow Battery Production Crimps G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Rollout

The company is earning big profits on gasoline cars and trucks but is struggling to catch up to Tesla in the fastest-growing segment of the auto market. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Dsz7QEU via IFTTT

Tech Firms Once Powered New York’s Economy. Now They’re Scaling Back.

After years of steady growth, many technology companies are laying off workers and giving up millions of square feet of office space in the city. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/c2zaZOM via IFTTT

From Twitter to X: Elon Musk Begins Erasing an Iconic Internet Brand

The tech billionaire started removing the bird logo that has been part of Twitter’s identity since 2006. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/YBpjuVt via IFTTT

Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Change Its Logo

The tech billionaire indicated he would replace the company’s blue bird silhouette with an X. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/MgOhfBK via IFTTT

A Mystery in the E.R.? Ask Dr. Chatbot for a Diagnosis.

At a medical school in Boston, instructors are using ChatGPT in training exercises to help teach students how to think like doctors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/AJGRofd via IFTTT

A Mystery in the E.R.? Ask Dr. Chatbot for a Diagnosis.

At a medical school in Boston, instructors are using ChatGPT in training exercises to help teach students how to think like doctors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/BxFTGpd via IFTTT

A.I. Regulation Is in Its ‘Early Days’

While there has been a flurry of activity by the White House and lawmakers over artificial intelligence, rules for the technology remain distant, lawmakers and experts said. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dQ93WAq via IFTTT

7 A.I. Companies Will Agree to Safeguards, Biden Administration Says

Amazon, Google and Meta are among the companies that will announce the new commitments on Friday as they race to outdo each other with versions of artificial intelligence. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/t3jLcIm via IFTTT

Tesla Wants to Double Size of Its German Factory

The electric automaker wants to produce a million cars a year at its plant near Berlin, a step that would make it Europe’s largest car factory. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/w3nslyT via IFTTT

Caroline Ellison Writes About Ex-Crypto Mogul Sam Bankman-Fried

Ms. Ellison, a top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire, recorded her thoughts on private Google documents that offer new insight into the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Z9jFKDt via IFTTT

Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Who Eluded Authorities, Is Dead at 59

Mr. Mitnick, best known for a crime spree during the 1990s that involved the theft of thousands of data files and credit card numbers from computers across the U.S., died from pancreatic cancer. He later became a security consultant, writer and public speaker. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/RbpxVok via IFTTT

Google Tests A.I. Tool That Is Able to Write News Articles

The product, pitched as a helpmate for journalists, has been demonstrated for executives at The New York Times, The Washington Post and News Corp, which owns The Wall Street Journal. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/VPY6Ckt via IFTTT

Tesla’s Profit Rose in the Second Quarter After Big Price Cuts

Elon Musk’s electric car company is facing intensifying competition from newer Chinese automakers and established Western car companies. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/hDr537w via IFTTT

Netflix Set to Report Earnings, Against the Backdrop of Two Strikes

Analysts expect a positive quarter for the streaming company, which is the subject of much vitriol from striking writers and actors. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yGVQSUe via IFTTT

Microsoft and Activision Delay Deal to Settle UK Regulatory Issues

The extension is likely a signal that the companies believe they will eventually receive needed approvals. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/oLlGT4O via IFTTT

Biden Administration Unveils Tougher Guidelines on Mergers

The proposed road map for regulatory reviews, last updated in 2020, includes a focus on tech platforms for the first time. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/W68pC47 via IFTTT

U.N. Officials Urge Regulation of AI at Security Council Meeting

Security Council members said they feared that a new technology might prove a major threat to world peace. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8abDAIK via IFTTT

Meta Unveils a More Powerful A.I. and Isn’t Fretting Who Uses It

The company said it would give outside programmers access to the latest version of its core artificial intelligence technology. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/cWEHI9x via IFTTT

Wikipedia’s Moment of Truth

Can the online encyclopedia help teach A.I. chatbots to get their facts right — without destroying itself in the process? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/zXjkgl7 via IFTTT

She Imitates Video Game Characters for TikTok Cash

Her TikTok catchphrase, “Ice cream so good,” has become a meme. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/1e4zXEJ via IFTTT

Ford Slashes Price of Electric F-150 Lightning as Demand Weakens

Sales of electric vehicles have slowed recently partly because prices of some models like the F-150 Lightning had risen a lot. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/IJyrLpe via IFTTT

Ford Slashes Price of Electric F-150 as Demand Weakens

Sales of electric vehicles have slowed recently partly because prices of some models like the F-150 Lightning had risen a lot. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/4RK0GtY via IFTTT

A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts

Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/P7MTxgZ via IFTTT

Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.

Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/HZKGxkT via IFTTT

Can A.I. Invent?

A group of legal experts are pressing patent agencies, courts and policymakers to address the question as generative A.I. seems on the brink of invading another uniquely human endeavor. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/g3LcOv4 via IFTTT

Social Media Restrictions on Biden Officials Are Paused in Appeal

A Fifth Circuit panel temporarily lifted a judge’s order that had blocked the administration from contacting platforms about most of their content. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/PT3OdKD via IFTTT

Help! My Boss Won’t Stop Using ChatGPT

Kevin and Casey answer your questions. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/oeCvDSM via IFTTT

Crypto Industry Secures Early Victory in Legal Battle With Regulators

A judge ruled that the sale of the cryptocurrency XRP on public exchanges did not violate securities law. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GROZw5z via IFTTT

FTC Chair Lina Khan Faces Criticism in Congressional Hearing

Lina Khan faced more than three hours of questioning from the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kdFgJR0 via IFTTT

F.T.C. Is Investigating ChatGPT Maker

The agency sent OpenAI, which makes ChatGPT, a letter this week over the chatbot’s potential harms and the company’s security practices. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/yrlpKnY via IFTTT

China Targeted State Department Emails in Microsoft Hack, U.S. Officials Say

Microsoft said the hack began in May and was discovered just before Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s trip to Beijing in June. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/LMUVaoS via IFTTT

Threads Review: How Meta’s New App Stacks Up Against Twitter

One of us is a Twitter addict; the other not so much. In the end, we were both unsure how people might use Threads in the long run. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/GdKxup7 via IFTTT

‘An Act of War’: Inside America’s Silicon Blockade Against China

The Biden administration thinks it can slow China’s economic growth by cutting it off from advanced computer chips. Could the plan backfire? from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Dch4pwk via IFTTT

Chinese Hackers Gained Access to Government Email Accounts, Microsoft Says

The hack, by a Chinese group that the company said was intent on conducting espionage, went undetected for a month. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/O1J8qNS via IFTTT

F.T.C.’s Lina Khan Faces Fresh Questions After Microsoft Ruling

Lina Khan has said a fear of defeat should not deter the agency from suing big tech companies. But after Microsoft won a ruling this week, her critics say that strategy is flawed. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/aIReMmL via IFTTT

Anthropic’s Claude Is Competing With ChatGPT. Even Its Builders Fear AI.

Anthropic, a safety-focused A.I. start-up, is trying to compete with ChatGPT while preventing an A.I. apocalypse. It’s been a little stressful. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/bEoUXxH via IFTTT

What to Know About ChatGPTs New Code Interpreter Feature

Graphs, maps and data analyses? Now ChatGPT can do even more. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6gSNoQs via IFTTT

U.S. and E.U. Finalize Long-Awaited Deal on Sharing Data

The agreement ends legal uncertainty for Meta, Google and scores of companies — at least for now. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/n5lTbtw via IFTTT

Twitter Sues Law Firm Over $90 Million Payment in Elon Musk Deal

The lawsuit targeted Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, a well-known Wall Street law firm, for “unjust enrichment” related to Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/r6T3NSf via IFTTT

How to Use A.I. for Family Time

Plan meals, find gifts and create stories using generative A.I. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/uj9wpiK via IFTTT

China Hits Ant Group with $985 Million Fine

After nearly three years of regulatory scrutiny, the fine is seen as a sign that Beijing is wrapping up its crackdown on technology firms. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/O7PpkCe via IFTTT

F.B.I. Searched the Home of Krakens Jesse Powell

Federal agents were investigating Jesse Powell, the founder of the crypto exchange Kraken, over claims that he hacked and cyber-stalked a nonprofit arts group. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/qDClRaJ via IFTTT

Threads Becomes Most Rapidly Downloaded App Raising Twitters Ire

Instagram’s new app was downloaded more than 30 million times in 16 hours. Twitter threatened legal action against its rival. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/kWmRd1Z via IFTTT

Fords U.S. Sales Rose 10% in the Second Quarter

The automaker saw a big jump in deliveries of pickup trucks as demand from consumers and businesses remained strong. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/20ZYT13 via IFTTT

Special Episode: Metas Twitter Rival Arrives with Adam Mosseri

Instagram Threads — it’s like Twitter, except it’s not run by Elon Musk. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Ps6jKRe via IFTTT

Threads: What to Know About Instagrams Twitter Killer App

Here’s what to know about Instagram’s new app for public conversations and how it differs from Twitter. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/v5SLtDb via IFTTT

As Businesses Clamor for Workplace A.I. Tech Companies Rush to Provide It

Amazon, Box, Salesforce, Oracle and others have recently rolled out A.I.-related products to help workplaces become more efficient and productive. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/dOkoyJS via IFTTT

A Tech Checklist for the Dark Side of Summer Weather

This season has seen excessive heat, violent storms and hazardous smoke already, but you can prepare for future events with a few apps and tools. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/gtG7yK9 via IFTTT

Black Artists Say A.I. Shows Bias With Algorithms Erasing Their History

Tech companies acknowledge machine-learning algorithms can perpetuate discrimination and need improvement. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/usA29Cw via IFTTT

Edward Fredkin Who Saw the Universe as One Big Computer Dies at 88

An influential M.I.T. professor and an outside-the-box scientific theorist, he gained fame with unorthodox views as a pioneer in digital physics. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ow21nVl via IFTTT

How A.I. Is Influencing Astrology

A new machine furthers a technology company’s aims at providing astrological readings using artificial intelligence. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/6tg9KXS via IFTTT

Musk y Zuckerberg pelearán en una jaula? Tal vez no sea broma

Han ido avanzando las charlas en torno a un posible enfrentamiento en jaula entre los multimillonarios y pronto podría haber detalles del evento. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/PmkUCFA via IFTTT

Samsungs AI Moment Is Here but Is It Ready?

Foreign investors betting on artificial intelligence are pouring money into the company’s shares. Analysts say it will have a hard time keeping up with rivals. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2dlUaiN via IFTTT

Meta Unveils Threads App to Take on Twitter

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, teased a new app called Threads that is set to take on Twitter for real-time digital conversations. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Qw3cNgP via IFTTT

Why Car Repairs Have Become So Expensive

More technology and creature comforts, as well as a parade of new electric vehicles, have complicated the job after accidents. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/FDlMhQ5 via IFTTT

Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent

Russia is incubating a cottage industry of new digital surveillance tools to suppress domestic opposition to the war in Ukraine. The tech may also be sold overseas. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/iUGpK0q via IFTTT

Tesla Sales Surge as Tax Credits Fuel Demand

Incentives and price cuts made Tesla electric cars cheaper than comparable gasoline models. But the company faces growing competition in China, a key market. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/ntYCwrD via IFTTT

New Uncensored Chatbots Ignite a Free-Speech Fracas

A new generation of chatbots doesn’t have many of the guardrails put in place by companies like Google and OpenAI, presenting new possibilities — and risks. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/uYv57Gg via IFTTT

Musk Says Twitter Is Limiting Number of Posts Users Can Read

The change on Saturday came as thousands of users complained about getting an error message that they had “exceeded” their “rate limit.” from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/8aiLclu via IFTTT

How Amazon Taught Alexa to Speak in an Irish Brogue

For Alexa to speak like a Dubliner, Amazon researchers had to crack a problem that’s vexed data scientists for years: voice disentanglement. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/Y3PltcL via IFTTT

How Amazon Taught Alexa to Speak in an Irish Brogue

For Alexa to speak like a Dubliner, Amazon researchers had to crack a problem that’s vexed data scientists for years: voice disentanglement. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/rQvejWS via IFTTT