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New York Times Tech
Dec 10, 2023

QR Codes Can Hide Risky Links, F.T.C. Warns
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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 10, 2023

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

New York Times Tech
Dec 10, 2023

Elon Musk Brings Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Back to X
Jones was banned from the social media platform in 2018 after posting harassing messages.

New York Times Tech
Dec 10, 2023

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

New York Times Tech
Dec 10, 2023

This A.I. Subculture's Motto: Go, Go, Go
The eccentric pro-tech movement known as "Effective Accelerationism" wants to unshackle powerful A.I., and party along the way.

New York Times Tech
Dec 10, 2023

Elon Musk Suggests He Will Bring Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Back to X
Jones was banned from the social media platform in 2018 after posting harassing messages.

New York Times Tech
Dec 09, 2023

Elon Musk Says He May Bring Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Back to X
Jones was banned from the social media platform in 2018 after posting harassing messages.

New York Times Tech
Dec 09, 2023

Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars
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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 09, 2023

Key Players in OpenAI's Boardroom Drama
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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 09, 2023

Inside OpenAI's Crisis Over the Future of Artificial Intelligence
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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 08, 2023

E.U. Agrees on AI Act, Landmark Regulation for Artificial Intelligence
The agreement over the A.I. Act solidifies one of the world's first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence.

New York Times Tech
Dec 08, 2023

Tesla's Battle With Sweden's Unions Now Includes Pension Fund
The action began with a walkout by mechanics in October, but has spread to include blockades by other unions. Tesla has pushed back through the courts.

New York Times Tech
Dec 08, 2023

Google's Next Top Model, Will the Cybertruck Crash? and This Week in A.I.
Like the Cybertruck, this podcast is bulletproof.

New York Times Tech
Dec 08, 2023

Binance Founder Ordered to Remain in U.S. Before Sentencing
Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, faces as much as 18 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to federal money-laundering violations.

New York Times Tech
Dec 07, 2023

Particle Physicists Offer a Road Map For the Next Decade
A "muon shot" aims to study the basic forces of the cosmos. But meager federal budgets could limit its ambitions.

New York Times Tech
Dec 07, 2023

3 Laser Fusion Research Hubs Picked by Energy Department
With $42 million, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Colorado State University and the University of Rochester will work on studies to tap into a bountiful energy source.

New York Times Tech
Dec 07, 2023

Lawmakers Press Biden Administration for Tougher Curbs on China Tech
Republican legislators argue that the Biden administration has been ill-equipped and unmotivated in a technology fight with Beijing.

New York Times Tech
Dec 07, 2023

UK Accuses Russia of Yearslong Cyberattacks
The government said a group "almost certainly" linked to Russia's intelligence service carried out sustained cyberespionage operations with the goal of undermining trust in the British political system.

New York Times Tech
Dec 07, 2023

Tesla Is Fighting With Sweden's Unions. Here's What to Know.
The action began with a mechanics walkout in October, but has spread to include blockades by other unions. Tesla has pushed back through the courts.

New York Times Tech
Dec 07, 2023

Russia's Latest Disinformation Tactic Exploits American Celebrities
Videos from Elijah Wood, Mike Tyson and others have been used — unknowingly to them, it seems — in social media posts and Russian news coverage critical of Ukraine's leader.

New York Times Tech
Dec 07, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 06, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 06, 2023

PlayStation Will Delete Purchased Discovery Shows
Sony said that the Discovery shows, including "MythBusters" and "Deadliest Catch," would be deleted from the devices on Dec. 31, citing "content licensing arrangements with content providers."

New York Times Tech
Dec 06, 2023

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."

New York Times Tech
Dec 06, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 06, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 06, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 05, 2023

Spotify Cancels Two Acclaimed Podcasts: ‘Heavyweight' and ‘Stolen'
The shows will finish out their seasons on Spotify and then have the option to shop their shows somewhere else.

New York Times Tech
Dec 05, 2023

Bitcoin Soars on Hopes of Investment Fund Approval
The cryptocurrency has gained roughly 150 percent this year, as investors bet that regulators will soon approve the first spot exchange-traded fund that is designed to track the price of Bitcoin.

New York Times Tech
Dec 05, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 05, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 05, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 04, 2023

Brain Implants Helped 5 People Recover From Traumatic Injuries
People with chronic problems after falls and car crashes scored better on cognition tests after getting a brain implant, a new study found.

New York Times Tech
Dec 03, 2023

Who's Who Behind the Dawn of the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement
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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 03, 2023

The Who's Who Behind the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement
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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 03, 2023

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

New York Times Tech
Dec 02, 2023

Inside Kick, an Upstart Streaming Competitor to Twitch
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.

New York Times Tech
Dec 02, 2023

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

New York Times Tech
Dec 01, 2023

TikTok's C.E.O. Uses Personal Touch to Address Antisemitism Concerns
The company in recent weeks organized several in-person meetings between its top executive and Jewish groups and business leaders.

New York Times Tech
Dec 01, 2023

What's Next for OpenAI, Binance Is Binanceled and A.I. Is Eating the Internet
It's full steam ahead for the tech world despite, well, everything.

New York Times Tech
Nov 30, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 30, 2023

Tesla Begins 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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 30, 2023

Advertisers Say They Do Not Plan to Return to X After Musk's Comments
Elon Musk, the owner of X, criticized advertisers with expletives on Wednesday at The New York Times's DealBook Summit.

New York Times Tech
Nov 30, 2023

4,789 Facebook Accounts in China Impersonated Americans, Meta Says
The company warned that the inauthentic accounts underscored the threat of foreign election interference in 2024.

New York Times Tech
Nov 30, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 30, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 30, 2023

Big Companies Find a Way to Identify A.I. Data They Can Trust
Mainstream companies have concerns about the lineage of the data that powers A.I. applications. An industry group is addressing that challenge.

New York Times Tech
Nov 29, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 29, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 29, 2023

London's Black Cabs Can Soon Join Uber. But Will They?
In 2024, passengers are set to have the option to book black cabs through Uber. After longstanding tensions, a union for drivers said they "have no interest."

New York Times Tech
Nov 29, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 29, 2023

Apple Is Doing Its Part to End Green Bubble Shaming. It's Our Turn.
While texting technology will soon get better, the "blue versus green bubble" disparity is far from over.

New York Times Tech
Nov 29, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 29, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 28, 2023

For Sports Illustrated, Report About Fake Authors Is Latest Stumble
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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 28, 2023

Make Sure Your Google Accounts Are Active, or They Might Be Deleted
The company says it will start purging accounts, including services like Gmail and YouTube, that have been idle for two years or more.

New York Times Tech
Nov 28, 2023

Amazon Introduces Q, an A.I. Chatbot for Companies
Amazon has been racing to shake off the perception that it is lagging in the push to take advantage of artificial intelligence.

New York Times Tech
Nov 27, 2023

Warnings Emerge Over Emirati A.I. Firm G42's Ties to China
American spy agencies have warned about the Emirati firm G42 and its work with large Chinese companies that U.S. officials consider security threats.

New York Times Tech
Nov 27, 2023

Elon Musk Meets With Netanyahu in Israel Amid Backlash Against Social Media Post
Alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, Mr. Musk toured an Israeli village where dozens of people were killed in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks.

New York Times Tech
Nov 27, 2023

How Your Child's Online Mistake Can Ruin Your Digital Life
Google has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse content. The scanning process can sometimes go awry and tar innocent individuals as abusers.

New York Times Tech
Nov 25, 2023

At Meta, Millions of Underage Users Were an ‘Open Secret,' States Say
Meta "routinely documented" children under 13 on Instagram and "unlawfully" collected their data, according to a newly unsealed complaint.

New York Times Tech
Nov 24, 2023

X May Lose Up to $75 Million in Revenue as More Advertisers Pull Out
Internal documents show companies like Airbnb, Coca-Cola and Microsoft have halted ads, or may do so, after Elon Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

New York Times Tech
Nov 24, 2023

¿Cuáles son los riesgos del armamento que funciona con IA?
Las preocupaciones por las armas capaces de matar sin intervención humana no son totalmente nuevas.

New York Times Tech
Nov 22, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 22, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 22, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 22, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 22, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 22, 2023

Sam Altman Is Reinstated as OpenAI's Chief Executive
The move capped a chaotic five days at the artificial intelligence company.

New York Times Tech
Nov 21, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 21, 2023

Who's That Wonderful Girl? How "Nanalan'" Found New Success on TikTok
She's Mona, the puppet heroine of "Nanalan'," an old Canadian children's show that has found a new audience on TikTok.

New York Times Tech
Nov 21, 2023

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Violations
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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 21, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 20, 2023

X Sues Media Matters Over Research on Ads Next to Antisemitic Posts
X asked a federal court to order the advocacy group to take down its findings, accusing it of "manipulating the algorithms."

New York Times Tech
Nov 20, 2023

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

New York Times Tech
Nov 20, 2023

How Microsoft's Satya Nadella Kept the OpenAI Partnership Alive
Mr. Nadella moved fast to hire Sam Altman, who was pushed out of OpenAI on Friday, and asserted his company's role in its partnership with the A.I. start-up.

New York Times Tech
Nov 20, 2023

How Microsoft's Satya Nadella Kept the 'Best Bromance in Tech' Alive
Mr. Nadella moved fast to hire Sam Altman, who was pushed out of OpenAI on Friday, and asserted his company's role in its partnership with the A.I. start-up.

New York Times Tech
Nov 20, 2023

Explaining the Upheaval at OpenAI
What comes next after Sam Altman's messy ouster?

New York Times Tech
Nov 20, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 20, 2023

The Winners and Losers of OpenAI's Wild Weekend
It is hard to see the past few days as anything but a big loss for the A.I. company.

New York Times Tech
Nov 20, 2023

‘Lost Time for No Reason': How Driverless Taxis Are Stressing Cities
In San Francisco and Austin, Texas, where passengers can hail self-driving vehicles, the cars have added to the workloads of city employees.

New York Times Tech
Nov 20, 2023

‘Lost Time for No Reason:' How Driverless Taxis Are Stressing Cities
In San Francisco and Austin, Texas, where passengers can hail self-driving vehicles, the cars have added to the workloads of city employees.

New York Times Tech
Nov 20, 2023

OpenAI Board Says Sam Altman Will Not Return as C.E.O.
The announcement seemed to cap a tumultuous weekend for the A.I. company, as Mr. Altman made a push to reclaim his job.

New York Times Tech
Nov 20, 2023

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.EO. Emmett Shear would be its interim boss.

New York Times Tech
Nov 19, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 19, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 19, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 19, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 18, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 18, 2023

Ousted OpenAI C.E.O. Makes Plans for New Artificial Intelligence Company
Sam Altman, who was forced out of his company on Friday afternoon, was quickly moving to create another company with another OpenAI executive who quit on Friday.

New York Times Tech
Nov 18, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 18, 2023

More Advertisers Halt Spending on X in Growing Backlash Against Musk
Warner Bros. and Sony have joined other companies in pausing spending on X, formerly Twitter, over Elon Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic post.

New York Times Tech
Nov 18, 2023

Apple Texting With Android Users to Improve Next Year
Longstanding texting problems between Android and Apple owners will ease next year. Among other changes, users will be able to send better-quality videos and photos.

New York Times Tech
Nov 18, 2023

Big Explosions and Major Progress in SpaceX's 2nd Starship Launch
The journeys of Starship's two parts ended in separate explosions. But the engineers at Elon Musk's spaceflight company overcame problems that marred the rocket's first flight in April.

New York Times Tech
Nov 18, 2023

What We Know About Sam Altman's Ouster From OpenAI
Everything seemed to be going his way. Then his time at OpenAI was over.

New York Times Tech
Nov 18, 2023

SpaceX Shifts the 2nd Launch of Its Starship Rocket to Saturday
Elon Musk's private space company is hoping for a better performance of the giant rocket, which is the most powerful ever to fly.

New York Times Tech
Nov 18, 2023

Emergency Pod: Sam Altman is Out at Open AI
"Probably the most shocking tech story of the year."

New York Times Tech
Nov 17, 2023

Apple and Disney Halt Ads on X After Musk Endorses 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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 17, 2023

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.

New York Times Tech
Nov 17, 2023

Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, Is Ousted by Company's Board
Mira Murati, who previously served as chief technology officer, has been named interim chief executive.

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