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New York Times Tech
Feb 27, 2026

Pentagon-Anthropic Standoff Is a Decisive Moment for How A.I. Will Be Used in War
The Pentagon's contract dispute with Anthropic is part of a wider clash about the use of artificial intelligence for national security and who decides on any safeguards.

New York Times Tech
Feb 27, 2026

Is A.I. Eating the Labor Market? The Latest on the Pentagon, OpenClaw and Alpha School
"I think the mere fact that the markets can move so much, based on almost nothing, underscores how high anxiety is right now."

New York Times Tech
Feb 27, 2026

A World Where All Is Free? That's Elon Musk's Theory of ‘Sustainable Abundance.'
The Tesla and SpaceX chief has told his followers that they will live in a world where robots will take care of every need and people do not have to work, in what has become his latest slogan.

New York Times Tech
Feb 27, 2026

Elon Musk's Secret Web of Companies in Texas
The megabillionaire was tied to about 90 companies in the state, which he uses for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting Donald Trump's re-election, according to a Times examination.

New York Times Tech
Feb 27, 2026

South Korea Clears Way for Google Maps to Fully Operate
South Korea approved Google's request to export detailed map data, reversing a longstanding restriction that made the tool largely nonfunctional.

New York Times Tech
Feb 27, 2026

India Built the World's Back Office. A.I. Is Starting to Shrink It.
Artificial intelligence promises to automate the white-collar work that made India a tech powerhouse. The country is racing to adapt before it's too late.

New York Times Tech
Feb 26, 2026

Google Workers Seek ‘Red Lines' on Military A.I., Echoing Anthropic
More than 100 Google A.I. employees sent a letter to Jeff Dean, a chief scientist, opposing Gemini's use for U.S. surveillance and some autonomous weapons.

New York Times Tech
Feb 26, 2026

Anthropic Says It Cannot ‘Accede' to Pentagon in Talks Over A.I.
Anthropic said it was standing firm on not having its A.I. used in certain scenarios by the Pentagon, which has imposed a Friday deadline on the company to give unfettered access to its technology.

New York Times Tech
Feb 26, 2026

Anthropic Says Little Progress Made With Pentagon in Talks Over A.I.
The Pentagon has imposed a Friday deadline over a demand that Anthropic provide unfettered access to its A.I. system without safeguards for military operations.

New York Times Tech
Feb 26, 2026

Block Cuts 40% of Its Work Force Because of Its Embrace of A.I.
About 4,000 workers will lose their jobs as the payments company does more work with new artificial intelligence tools, its top executive said.

New York Times Tech
Feb 26, 2026

In Landmark Trial, Plaintiff Says Social Media Harm Started at Age 6
The plaintiff, a 20-year-old identified only as K.G.M., took the stand to testify against Meta and Instagram in a bellwether case over tech addiction.

New York Times Tech
Feb 26, 2026

They Helped Women Fight Online Abuse. They Were Barred From the U.S.
The founders of HateAid, a German human-rights group that helps victims of online attacks, were accused by the Trump administration of being part of a "global censorship-industrial complex."

New York Times Tech
Feb 26, 2026

The A.I. Videos on Kids' YouTube Feeds
The YouTube algorithm is pushing bizarre, often nonsensical A.I.-generated videos targeting children. Our video journalist Arijeta Lajka explains why experts say that these videos could affect their cognitive development, and how parents can identify this type of content.

New York Times Tech
Feb 26, 2026

When Chatbots Are Used to Plan Violence, Is There a Duty to Warn?
People are revealing sensitive personal information to A.I. chatbots — including plans to commit violent acts.

New York Times Tech
Feb 26, 2026

A.I. Complicates Old Internet Privacy Risks
Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots.

New York Times Tech
Feb 26, 2026

How A.I.-Generated Videos Are Distorting Your Child's YouTube Feed
Experts caution that low-quality, A.I.-generated videos on YouTube geared toward children often feature conflicting information, lack plot structure and can be cognitively overwhelming — all of which could affect young children's development.

New York Times Tech
Feb 26, 2026

A.I. Dating Apps Complicate China's Efforts to Boost Birthrate
As China grapples with a shrinking population and historically low birthrate, people are finding romance with chatbots instead.

New York Times Tech
Feb 25, 2026

Lawmakers Ask Tech Companies What User Data They Provided to D.H.S.
The requests followed Times reporting that the Department of Homeland Security had sent Meta and other companies subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on ICE.

New York Times Tech
Feb 25, 2026

Nvidia's Quarterly Profit Hits $43 Billion on Strong A.I. Chip Sales
Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion.

New York Times Tech
Feb 25, 2026

Podcasts? TV Talk Shows? Netflix Just Hopes They're Hits.
The podcasts in the streamer's debut crop, including "The Pete Davidson Show," have revived metaphysical questions about the definition of the medium.

New York Times Tech
Feb 25, 2026

Can A.I. Detection Tools Really Spot Fake Images and Videos?
Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses.

New York Times Tech
Feb 24, 2026

Wayve, an A.I. Driverless Car Start-Up in Europe, Raises $1.2 Billion
The London-based company is building a system that uses artificial intelligence to power autonomous vehicles.

New York Times Tech
Feb 24, 2026

Pentagon Gives Anthropic an Ultimatum Over the Company's A.I. Model
Anthropic insists on limits on how its technology is used and could be labeled a supply chain risk if it fails to accept the military's demands.

New York Times Tech
Feb 24, 2026

Senator Blumenthal Opens Inquiry Into Iran Transactions on Binance
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.

New York Times Tech
Feb 24, 2026

Racing to Catch up With Nvidia, AMD Signs Chips-for-Stock Deal With Meta
The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD's latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips.

New York Times Tech
Feb 24, 2026

How Jeffrey Epstein Ingratiated Himself With Top Microsoft Executives
For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.

New York Times Tech
Feb 24, 2026

More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teens think chatbot-assisted cheating has become "a regular feature of student life."

New York Times Tech
Feb 24, 2026

Meta Announces Major Chips-for-Stock Deal With AMD
The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD's latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips.

New York Times Tech
Feb 24, 2026

Intel Strikes Deal With a Chip Start-Up Its C.E.O. Invested In
A technical partnership embraces SambaNova Systems, which Intel's chief, Lip-Bu Tan, helps lead as an investor and chairman.

New York Times Tech
Feb 24, 2026

The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.

New York Times Tech
Feb 23, 2026

Anthropic Accuses 3 Chinese Companies of Harvesting Its Data
The San Francisco start-up claimed that DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax used approximately 24,000 fraudulent accounts to train their own chatbots.

New York Times Tech
Feb 23, 2026

Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos Will Be Honorary Chairs of the Met Gala
The news came tucked into the second page of a recent news release.

New York Times Tech
Feb 23, 2026

Pentagon Summons Anthropic Chief in Dispute Over A.I. Limits
The artificial intelligence company has demanded that some guardrails be put in place as it negotiates a contract with the Defense Department.

New York Times Tech
Feb 23, 2026

Binance Employees Find $1.7 Billion in Crypto Was Sent to Iranian Entities
Binance pledged to crack down on crime. But internal investigators at the world's largest crypto exchange continued to find evidence of potential legal violations on the platform.

New York Times Tech
Feb 23, 2026

Backed by Anthropic, a Super PAC Group Begins an Ad Blitz in Support of A.I. Regulation
The ads by Public First Action, which started airing on Monday, are part of an escalating political war over artificial intelligence before the midterm elections.

New York Times Tech
Feb 23, 2026

Binance Pledged to Crack Down on Crime. Its Employees Found Potential Violations.
Internal Binance investigators traced $1.7 billion that flowed from accounts on the exchange to entities linked to Iran, according to company records and other documents.

New York Times Tech
Feb 23, 2026

Backed by Anthropic, a Super PAC Begins an Ad Blitz in Support of A.I. Regulation
The ads by Public First Action, which started airing on Monday, are part of an escalating political war over artificial intelligence before the midterm elections.

New York Times Tech
Feb 23, 2026

‘A.I. Literacy' Is Trending in Schools. Here's Why.
Artificial intelligence companies are urging teachers to prepare students for an "A.I.-driven future." What that means varies from school to school.

New York Times Tech
Feb 23, 2026

Need an Outfit? Pickle Clothing Rental App Helps Users Stay on Trend.
Pickle, a new peer-to-peer apparel-rental app, helps users stay on trend without having to go into debt or rely on climate-unfriendly fast fashion.

New York Times Tech
Feb 23, 2026

‘A.I. Literacy' Is the New Drivers' Ed at This Newark School
Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive artificial intelligence, rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots.

New York Times Tech
Feb 21, 2026

People Loved the Dot-Com Boom. The A.I. Boom, Not So Much.
Tech leaders are beginning to worry about the public's underwhelming enthusiasm for their plans to remake the world with artificial intelligence. Will that burst the bubble?

New York Times Tech
Feb 20, 2026

The Pentagon vs. Anthropic An A.I. Agent Slandered Me Hot Mess Express
This would be an unprecedented escalation against a U.S. company.

New York Times Tech
Feb 20, 2026

His Team Devised Ways to Keep World Cup Crowds Safe
Michael Silevitch leads a research center dedicated to protecting busy public spaces. Last April, he was instructed to "end all work" immediately.

New York Times Tech
Feb 20, 2026

A.I. Isn't Coming for Every White-Collar Job. At Least Not Yet.
Tech workers are increasingly worried that the artificial intelligence they are building will replace them. But some are optimistic that it is just one more tool to work with.

New York Times Tech
Feb 19, 2026

West Virginia Sues Apple, Claiming It Allows Sharing of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The state's attorney general said in a lawsuit filed on Thursday that the company declined to use tools that recognize the material stored on iCloud.

New York Times Tech
Feb 19, 2026

West Virginia Claims That Apple Allows Child Sexual Abuse Material
The state's attorney general said in a lawsuit filed on Thursday that the company declined to use tools that recognize the material stored on iCloud.

New York Times Tech
Feb 18, 2026

Decoding the A.I. Beliefs of Anthropic and Its C.E.O., Dario Amodei
The company is at odds with the Pentagon over how its A.I. will be used. The conflict has its roots in the foundational plan for Anthropic.

New York Times Tech
Feb 18, 2026

Defense Department and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety
How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put Anthropic in a bind.

New York Times Tech
Feb 18, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta's chief executive said users spent a lot of time on Instagram because of its value, as he was grilled about child safety issues in front of a jury.

New York Times Tech
Feb 18, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg Says Instagram Is Valuable, Not Harmful, in Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta's chief executive said users spent a lot of time on the app because of its value, as he was grilled about child safety issues in front of a jury.

New York Times Tech
Feb 18, 2026

What Do A.I. Chatbots Discuss Among Themselves? We Sent One to Find Out.
We interviewed our bot about what it learned on Moltbook, the A.I.-only social network.

New York Times Tech
Feb 18, 2026

What Do A.I. Chatbots Talk About Among Themselves? We Sent One to Find Out.
We interviewed our bot about what it learned on Moltbook, the A.I.-only social network.

New York Times Tech
Feb 18, 2026

Meta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. Agenda
Meta's biggest election investment aims to prevent state legislation that it fears could inhibit artificial intelligence development. Its spending starts this week in Texas and Illinois.

New York Times Tech
Feb 18, 2026

Elon Musk's xAI Gets $3 Billion Investment From Saudi-Backed A.I. Firm
Humain, which was created by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year, said it made the investment just before xAI was acquired by SpaceX, Mr. Musk's rocket company.

New York Times Tech
Feb 18, 2026

How to Watch Free Live Television on Your Phone or Tablet
Whether by app or old-school antennas, budget-friendly options abound.

New York Times Tech
Feb 18, 2026

Uber Taking Steps to Expand Number of EV Chargers Near Its Drivers
The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.

New York Times Tech
Feb 17, 2026

Chatbots Are the New Influencers Brands Must Woo
Companies are realizing they can no longer simply promote themselves to potential customers. They have to win over the robots, too.

New York Times Tech
Feb 17, 2026

Did That Bald Head Get Your Attention? One Start-Up Hopes So.
Billboards that wouldn't make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

New York Times Tech
Feb 17, 2026

With Niche Tech World References, Vibe Hopes Its Billboards Reach Start-Up Insiders
Billboards that wouldn't make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

New York Times Tech
Feb 16, 2026

User Issues With X Appear to Have Resolved
The social media site was the subject of user complaints early Monday.

New York Times Tech
Feb 16, 2026

Cloudflare Reports Issues as Users Report Problems With Multiple Sites
Cloudflare, the tech company that provides services for a wide range of apps and websites, said it was working to fix an internal issue.

New York Times Tech
Feb 15, 2026

Could an Electronic Coach Help Ski Jumpers Leap Farther?
Future Olympic prospects are testing a device that can give them corrective advice in real time as they hurtle into the air.

New York Times Tech
Feb 15, 2026

More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too.
In Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government's account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead.

New York Times Tech
Feb 14, 2026

Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Backlash to Super Bowl Ad
A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a "Search Party" feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways with the tech company Flock Safety.

New York Times Tech
Feb 14, 2026

David J. Farber, ‘Grandfather of the Internet,' Dies at 91
A researcher, professor and federal policy adviser, he guided students who went on to do groundbreaking work in connecting the world online.

New York Times Tech
Feb 14, 2026

Their Secret to a Happy Marriage? A Translation App
He speaks English. She speaks Mandarin. The secret to their happy marriage: Microsoft Translator.

New York Times Tech
Feb 13, 2026

Homeland Security Demands Social Media Sites Reveal Names Behind Anti-ICE Posts
The department has sent Google, Meta and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials and tech workers said.

New York Times Tech
Feb 13, 2026

F.T.C. Chair Warns Apple Against Bias in Apple News
Andrew Ferguson of the F.T.C. said in a letter to Apple that it might be violating consumer protection law by stifling conservative speech in its news aggregation service.

New York Times Tech
Feb 13, 2026

‘Something Big Is Happening' A.I. Rocks the Romance Novel Industry One Good Thing
"I do think we are reaching an inflection point in people's feelings and senses about A.I. and where it's going."

New York Times Tech
Feb 13, 2026

Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature's release.

New York Times Tech
Feb 13, 2026

Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.

New York Times Tech
Feb 12, 2026

Anthropic Is Valued at $380 Billion in New Funding Round
The artificial intelligence start-up raised another $30 billion, and its valuation more than doubled since its last funding round in September.

New York Times Tech
Feb 12, 2026

Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction
In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what's at stake for tech giants and social media users.

New York Times Tech
Feb 12, 2026

Gail Slater Leaves Role as Justice Dept.'s Antitrust Chief
Her departure comes after months of mounting tension over her division's work to determine whether companies violated antitrust laws.

New York Times Tech
Feb 12, 2026

Anthropic Donates $20 Million to Super PAC Operation to Counter OpenAI
Anthropic and OpenAI now have their own well-funded political groups that will square off in the midterm elections over artificial intelligence safety and regulation.

New York Times Tech
Feb 12, 2026

Anthropic Invests $20 Million in Super PAC to Counter OpenAI
Anthropic and OpenAI now have their own well-funded political groups that will square off in the midterm elections over artificial intelligence safety and regulation.

New York Times Tech
Feb 12, 2026

Ford Will Make a Play for a Different Battery Market
The company, long focused on cars and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other businesses and homeowners.

New York Times Tech
Feb 12, 2026

Laid-Off Battery Plant Workers Pin Blame on Ford, not Trump, for Lost Jobs
Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles.

New York Times Tech
Feb 11, 2026

Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not ‘Clinically Addictive' in Landmark Trial
Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.

New York Times Tech
Feb 11, 2026

OpenAI's Biggest Challenge Is Turning Its A.I. Into a Cash Machine
The maker of ChatGPT hopes to triple its revenue in the coming year because it is planning to spend tens of billions of dollars. The clock is ticking.

New York Times Tech
Feb 10, 2026

Elon Musk Wants to Build an A.I. Satellite Factory on the Moon
In a meeting with employees at his company xAI, Mr. Musk revealed a vision for a facility that includes a giant catapult to launch his satellites into space.

New York Times Tech
Feb 10, 2026

Ford Says Electric Vehicle Losses Will Continue for 3 More Years
Ford Motor reported a big loss for 2025 because of its troubled electric vehicle division, which it has significantly scaled back.

New York Times Tech
Feb 10, 2026

Ford Says Electric Vehicle Losses Will Continue for Three More Years
Ford Motor reported a big loss for 2025 because of its troubled electric vehicle division, which it has significantly scaled back.

New York Times Tech
Feb 10, 2026

These Mathematicians Are Putting A.I. to the Test
Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to assess just how poorly they perform.

New York Times Tech
Feb 10, 2026

YouTube Argues It Isn't Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial
The app said in opening statements that it was more of an entertainment platform. The lawsuit claims social media companies design products that cause personal injury.

New York Times Tech
Feb 10, 2026

NLRB Dismisses Case Brought by Fired SpaceX Employees
The National Labor Relations Board, having accused the company of unfair retaliation in 2024, now says it has no jurisdiction over Elon Musk's space company.

New York Times Tech
Feb 10, 2026

A.I. Personalizes the Internet but Takes Away Control
The relentless addition of artificial intelligence in popular apps raises questions about what's at stake. The answer: the future of the internet and its lifeblood, digital advertising.

New York Times Tech
Feb 09, 2026

Meta and YouTube Created ‘Digital Casinos,' Lawyers Argue in Landmark Trial
Opening statements began in a trial claiming social media companies design addictive products that cause personal injury.

New York Times Tech
Feb 09, 2026

A.I. Is Making Doctors Answer a Question: What Are They Really Good For?
Many physicians find chatbots threatening, but that doesn't mean they're giving up on medicine.

New York Times Tech
Feb 08, 2026

These A.I. Dreamers Don't Fit the Stereotype
Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.

New York Times Tech
Feb 07, 2026

Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure
His departure came days after the company cut 30 percent of the staff. He will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D'Onofrio, the chief financial officer, the company said.

New York Times Tech
Feb 07, 2026

These Mathematicians Are Trying to Educate A.I.
Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to measure just how poorly they perform.

New York Times Tech
Feb 07, 2026

After Merging xAI and SpaceX, Elon Musk Hopes He Can Win Over Wall Street
The billionaire's decision to merge his A.I. start-up with his rocket company will test investors' interest in giant combinations of unalike businesses.

New York Times Tech
Feb 07, 2026

Elon Musk Is Betting Another Tech Conglomerate (His) Can Win Over Wall St.
The billionaire's decision to merge his A.I. start-up with his rocket company will test investors' interest in giant combinations of unalike businesses.

New York Times Tech
Feb 06, 2026

Fear of AI Replacing Software Makers Hits Stocks. Here's What to Know.
The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.

New York Times Tech
Feb 06, 2026

Google Workers Demand End to Cloud Services for Immigration Agencies
More than 800 employees delivered a petition to management, condemning the Trump administration's use of Google technology in immigration enforcement.

New York Times Tech
Feb 06, 2026

Stellantis's Shift Away From Electric Cars Will Cost It $26 Billion
The company, which owns Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is changing its strategy to gasoline and hybrid vehicles in an effort to revive weak sales.

New York Times Tech
Feb 06, 2026

Europe Accuses TikTok of ‘Addictive Design' and Pushes for Change
European Union regulators said the app's infinite scroll and personalized algorithm led to "compulsive" behavior, especially among children.

New York Times Tech
Feb 06, 2026

Elon Musk's Mega-Merger We Test Google's Project Genie What's Next for Moltbook Creator
"A very valuable and profitable company in SpaceX has acquired a cash furnace named xAI."

New York Times Tech
Feb 06, 2026

The Dark Side of A.I. Weighs on the Stock Market
The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.

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