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Washington Post Tech
Jul 18, 2025

An awkward Coldplay concert moment went viral. Cue the morality police.
In the internet age, cameras are always rolling. It's leading to a new era of interpersonal surveillance.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 18, 2025

Tesla has avoided trials with money. This case made it to court.
Tesla has settled at least four lawsuits over alleged defects out of court. Now it faces graphic testimony in a Miami courtroom, where CEO Elon Musk's persona looms large.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 18, 2025

Elon Musk's Starlink internet works great if hardly anyone uses it
A new analysis digs into the irony of satellite internet: The more popular it becomes, the worse speeds and reliability tend to get.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 18, 2025

With PBS funding cut, will the next generation be raised by ‘Skibidi Toilet'?
Cuts to PBS funding could change kids' media forever, as families opt for short-form video and online series optimized for attention.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 17, 2025

New Russian law criminalizes online searches for controversial content
Russia previously criminalized sharing such content, but with officials saying censorship during wartime is justified, restrictive digital laws are being tightened.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 17, 2025

23andMe is out of bankruptcy. You should still delete your DNA.
2 million people deleted their DNA from 23andMe after it declared bankruptcy. Now the more than 10 million remaining customers should delete it, too.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 17, 2025

Researchers are using AI for peer reviews — and finding ways to cheat it
Some computer science researchers are using AI to peer review papers — and cheating the reviews by hiding instructions for AI in their research.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 16, 2025

Tell The Post: How far would you go to have a healthy baby?
We want to hear from readers about how tech and testing has shaped their decisions around making a family. Tell us here.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 16, 2025

Why AI superathletes could be winning $100 million bonuses in Silicon Valley
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims Meta tried to poach his top AI talent with $100 million bonuses. Here's why AI superathletes are so prized by tech firms.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 16, 2025

China's cyber sector amplifies Beijing's hacking of U.S. targets
Chinese-government hacking attacks against US targets are more serious than ever before, current and former officials said in interviews.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 16, 2025

Inside the Silicon Valley push to breed super-babies
Investors say genetic prediction services for embryos, used by Elon Musk and others, are a trust fund for future children. Many scientists are skeptical.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 15, 2025

Feel trapped in a subscription? Here are your legal rights.
A court just blocked a nationwide "click to cancel" subscription rule, but you still have legal protections against deceptive subscription traps.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 15, 2025

Rural America and kids will suffer if PBS is defunded, its chief says
PBS's Paula Kerger said that federal cuts to public media will harm local member stations — especially ones in rural America — the most.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 15, 2025

Nvidia says Trump administration lifts ban on AI chip sales to China
Washington has been concerned China could use Nvidia's chips to get a jump on the U.S. in high-tech fields, particularly when it comes to artificial intelligence.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 15, 2025

Big Brother gets new powers in China with digital ID system
China is launching a digital ID system, giving Beijing greater control over online activity and further raising concerns about surveillance and censorship.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 14, 2025

Personal views of Elon Musk loom large in jury selection for Tesla trial
Tesla faces trial in Miami over a fatal 2019 crash involving a distracted driver using the car's Autopilot technology. A woman died, and her boyfriend was gravely injured.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 14, 2025

As Elon Musk pushes Robotaxis, Tesla trial begins over fatal Autopilot crash
Tesla faces trial in Miami over a fatal 2019 crash involving a distracted driver using its Autopilot technology. A woman died, and her boyfriend was gravely injured.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 14, 2025

Defense Department to begin using Grok, Musk's controversial AI Model
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up said its models are now available to federal agencies.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 14, 2025

Elmo's X account posts antisemitic slurs after getting hacked
The hack occurred after Elon Musk's chatbot, Grok, spewed antisemitic messages on X on July 8.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 14, 2025

As Elon Musk pushes Robotaxis, Tesla faces trial over fatal Autopilot crash
Tesla faces trial in Miami over a fatal 2019 crash involving a distracted driver using its Autopilot technology. A woman died and her boyfriend was gravely injured.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 14, 2025

Amazon delays Alexa's web debut — and a faceoff with ChatGPT
The retailer delayed the launch of Alexa.com, a web-based version of its AI assistant, internal documents show. Amazon has struggled to compete with ChatGPT.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 12, 2025

X ordered its AI chatbot to ‘tell like it is.' Then the Nazi tirade began.
Antisemitic outbursts from the chatbot promoted by Elon Musk shows how AI companies often face minimal consequences when their projects go rogue.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 12, 2025

X ordered its Grok chatbot to ‘tell like it is.' Then the Nazi tirade began.
Antisemitic outbursts from the chatbot promoted by Elon Musk shows how AI companies often face minimal consequences when their projects go rogue.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 12, 2025

Tech billionaire Trump adviser Marc Andreesen says universities will ‘pay the price' for DEI
Tech investor and Trump adviser Marc Andreessen in a private group chat attacked colleges for promoting diversity, saying they had discriminated against "native born kids."

Washington Post Tech
Jul 12, 2025

Tech billionaire Trump adviser Marc Andreessen says universities will ‘pay the price' for DEI
Tech investor and Trump adviser Marc Andreessen in a private group chat attacked colleges for promoting diversity, saying they had discriminated against "native born kids."

Washington Post Tech
Jul 11, 2025

How this boring technology became the decade's hottest gadget
Computer sales have perked back up while we're buying fewer smartphones and tablets every year, according to data from research firm IDC.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 11, 2025

Grok's Nazi tirade sparks debate: Who's to blame when AI spews hate?
Antisemitic outbursts from the chatbot promoted by Elon Musk shows how AI companies often face minimal consequences when their projects go rogue.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 10, 2025

Nvidia becomes first $4 trillion company at market close
Nvidia becomes first $4 trillion company at market close. Its stock has increased more than 870 percent since ChatGPT was released in late 2022.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 10, 2025

Now you can turn a photo into an AI video with this Google tool
Google's Gemini AI app now lets users create short videos from still images using its Veo 3 video generator.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 10, 2025

How AI is changing dating
Artificial intelligence is spurring a revolution in online dating. But how will this change the way we view connection?

Washington Post Tech
Jul 10, 2025

Energy costs are rising. This state says tech companies must pay more.
Ohio energy regulators sided with consumers over data centers Wednesday, increasing up-front electricity charges paid by Amazon, Google and other tech firms.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 10, 2025

He seeded clouds over Texas. Then came the conspiracy theories.
Cloud seeding couldn't have caused the floods that killed more than 100 people, experts say. But rumormongers suggested a link to one company's work.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 09, 2025

CEO of Elon Musk's X, Linda Yaccarino, resigns
Yaccarino made the announcement a day after the social media site's AI chatbot made antisemitic statements. She did not offer a reason for her resignation.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 08, 2025

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok launches into antisemitic rant amid updates
Grok, the chatbot built by Musk's start-up xAI, is integrated into X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 08, 2025

Elon Musk's AI chatbot launches into antisemitic rant amid updates
Grok, the chatbot built by Musk's start-up xAI, is integrated into X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 08, 2025

Google co-founder Sergey Brin calls U.N. ‘transparently antisemitic' after report on tech firms and Gaza
Google co-founder Sergey Brin called the United Nations "transparently antisemitic" in a message on a company forum, after a U.N. report alleged Google profited from Israel's war in Gaza.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 08, 2025

How to protect your family from AI imposters after Rubio's voice clone
How (and whether) you should prepare for AI voice spoofs and other scams that fake a loved one in distress.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 08, 2025

How to protect your family from AI impostors after Rubio's voice clone
How (and whether) you should prepare for AI voice spoofs and other scams that fake a loved one in distress.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 08, 2025

Is ChatGPT really the new Google? We dug into the numbers.
There's a belief that we're ditching web search for chatbots to find news, information and products. The truth is more complicated.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 05, 2025

6 of the biggest challenges facing Musk's new political party
The richest man in the world says he has started "the America Party." Turning it into a meaningful movement will be difficult.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 03, 2025

‘It's almost like we never even spoke': AI is making everyone on dating apps sound charming
Dating apps say AI can help people who are too busy, shy or abrasive to win dates. But a growing number of singles are finding that AI makes dating more complicated.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 03, 2025

This French astronaut's food in space? Foie gras and lobster bisque.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot will take food from Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic to the International Space Station during her 2026 European Space Agency mission.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 03, 2025

AI is making everyone on dating apps sound charming. What could go wrong?
Dating apps say AI can help people who are too busy, shy or abrasive to win dates. But a growing number of singles are finding that AI makes dating more complicated.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 02, 2025

No one likes meetings. They're sending their AI note takers instead.
Artificial intelligence apps that record and summarize meetings can tempt workers into skipping calls, leaving humans who join in the company of silent bots.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 02, 2025

Musk vows to start a third party. Funding's no issue, but there are others.
Musk's outrage over Trump's signature legislation fuels a pledge to rejoin the political fray, despite the wounds he's taken and the poor electoral record of mavericks.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 01, 2025

How tech's bold bid to curb AI laws fell apart
A GOP-led bid to stop states from regulating AI collapsed after a deal to save it fell through, handing Silicon Valley a painful defeat.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 01, 2025

How AI bots are threatening your favorite websites
More websites, including Wikipedia and academic archives, are grousing about AI freeloaders that siphon their information. They're fighting back.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 01, 2025

These AI bots are the new villain of the internet
More websites, including Wikipedia and academic archives, are grousing about AI freeloaders that siphon their information. They're fighting back.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 01, 2025

AI is now screening job candidates before humans ever see them
Virtual recruiters, or conversational AI agents, are making screening calls for some jobs, speeding up the hiring process and confusing some job candidates.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 01, 2025

In dramatic reversal, Senate kills AI-law moratorium
A GOP-led bid to stop states from regulating AI collapsed after a deal to save it fell through, handing Silicon Valley a painful defeat.

Washington Post Tech
Jul 01, 2025

Musk-Trump battle erupts anew over GOP spending bill
Elon Musk threatened to launch a new political party as the president mused over fresh scrutiny of the former DOGE chief's federal subsidies.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 30, 2025

To get your next job, you may need to face an AI recruiter first
Virtual recruiters, or conversational AI agents, are making screening calls for some jobs, speeding up the hiring process and confusing some job candidates.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 29, 2025

The Chan-Zuckerbergs stopped funding social causes. 400 kids lost their school.
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg's retreat from funding social issues forced the closure of a school Chan opened for disadvantaged families in Silicon Valley.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 29, 2025

Is AI rewiring our minds? Scientists probe cognitive cost of chatbots
Scientists probe the effects of ChatGPT on brain function and cognitive abilities, raising concerns about its impact on critical thinking and creativity

Washington Post Tech
Jun 29, 2025

Is AI rewiring our minds? Scientists probe cognitive cost of chatbots.
Scientists probe the effects of ChatGPT on brain function and cognitive abilities, raising concerns about its impact on critical thinking and creativity

Washington Post Tech
Jun 27, 2025

Trump Mobile's phone service actually exists and it works
The "made in America" T1 Mobile smartphone, though, maybe not so much.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 27, 2025

Trump Mobile's phone service actually exists, and it works
The "made in America" T1 Mobile smartphone, though, maybe not so much.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 27, 2025

Finding viable sperm in infertile men can take days. AI did it in hours.
The Columbia University Fertility Center used AI to find viable sperm in an infertile man, offering new hope of biological parenthood for those experiencing severe male infertility.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 25, 2025

Federal court says copyrighted books are fair use for AI training
Anthropic didn't break the law when it trained its chatbot with copyrighted books, a judge said, but it must go to trial for allegedly using pirated books.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 24, 2025

Scanning technology is coming to detect child porn. Here's what it means
Police have a new tool to find sexually explicit images of children. Experts say it can be useful but may also be ripe for abuse.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 24, 2025

Technology spawned a child porn boom. Can it now help catch abusers?
Police have a new tool to find sexually explicit images of children. Experts say it can be useful but may also be ripe for abuse.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 24, 2025

Iran's cyber forces have many ways to attack U.S., experts warn
Tehran has built out its cyberattack capabilities in recent years but is expected to wield them in a way it expects wouldn't trigger a U.S. response.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 22, 2025

Tesla launches long-awaited Robotaxi in Austin
The test, limited in scope and shrouded in secrecy, is a crucial step for a company still struggling with the fallout from its founder's foray into politics.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 20, 2025

6 tips to avoid using AI chatbots all wrong
Chatbots are an embarrassing mistake waiting to happen. Here's what not to do.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 20, 2025

Bosses want you to know AI is coming for your job
CEOs and corporate leaders are warning AI will eliminate or disrupt people's jobs, raising uncertainty and unemployment fears for workers.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 19, 2025

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship explodes on test stand
The failure sent a giant fireball into the sky over the company's South Texas launch site.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 19, 2025

ChatGPT isn't great for the planet. Here's how to use AI responsibly.
AI is straining power grids and producing harmful emissions. But being thoughtful about when and how you use chatbots can help.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 18, 2025

'It destroys the purpose of humanity': Customers are saying no to AI
Customers are starting to push back against AI in their favorite products, worried about jobs, quality and the meaning of art.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 18, 2025

‘It destroys the purpose of humanity': Customers are saying no to AI
Customers are starting to push back against AI in their favorite products, worried about jobs, quality and the meaning of art.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 18, 2025

Popular services keep adding AI. Some customers want them to stop.
Customers are starting to push back against AI in their favorite products, worried about jobs, quality and the meaning of art.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 17, 2025

Amazon CEO tells employees that AI will shrink its workforce
Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy told employees in a memo that AI would reduce their numbers in coming years.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 17, 2025

I tried signing up for Trump Mobile service. Here's how it went.
More Americans really should try the growing number of alternatives to AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon — although maybe not Trump Mobile.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 14, 2025

The White House wants you to laugh at its deportation memes
The administration is using dark memes, music videos and personal jabs to boost its immigration policy across social media. Not everyone thinks it's funny.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 13, 2025

6 great tech products for your summer fun
We've got ideas to capture your vacation memories, distract your kids or take your outdoor adventures to the next level.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 13, 2025

Meta users don't know their intimate AI chats are out there for all to see
Some people are unwittingly posting their private and sometimes mortifying conversations with the Meta AI chatbot to the world.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 13, 2025

Meta AI users confide on sex, God and Trump. Some don't know it's public.
Some people are unwittingly posting their private and sometimes mortifying conversations with the Meta AI chatbot to the world.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 13, 2025

How to better brainstorm with ChatGPT in five steps
ChatGPT can be a useful brainstorming partner or impede the diversity of ideas depending on how you use the AI.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 12, 2025

NASA postpones launch while it investigates space station leaks
NASA said Thursday it was postponing a launch of private astronauts to the International Space Station while it works with its Russian counterparts to investigate persistent leaks on the orbiting laboratory.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 11, 2025

‘This is coming for everyone': A new kind of AI bot takes over the web
As consumers switch from Google search to ChatGPT, a new kind of bot is scraping data for AI chatbots.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 11, 2025

How Disney's AI lawsuit could shift the future of entertainment
Disney and Universal are the first major Hollywood studios to file copyright infringement lawsuits against AI companies, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight by artists, newspapers and content makers to stop AI firms from using their work as training data.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 11, 2025

Meta bolsters data trove with $15 billion stake in startup Scale AI
Meta agreed to pay $14.8 billion for a 49 percent stake in the AI data firm Scale AI, which will give the company access to talent and data services.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 11, 2025

Inside the digital hunt for a child sex abuser
The Secret Service used digital investigation techniques to rapidly chase down a man who shared horrifying child sex abuse videos.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 10, 2025

‘Come and get me': Gavin Newsom has entered the meme war
Locked in an online showdown with Trump over the L.A. protests, Newsom is styling himself as an internet-era champion of the left.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 10, 2025

Meta takes $15 billion stake in Scale AI in bid to catch competitors
Meta agreed to pay $14.8 billion for a 49 percent stake in the AI data firm Scale AI, which will give the company access to talent and data services.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 10, 2025

Chinese AI firms block features amid high-stakes university entrance exams
Students sitting for the notoriously grueling gaokao were subject to intensive surveillance, and AI companies appeared to join the anti-cheating barrage.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 10, 2025

Why Apple's big events no longer feel revolutionary
Your technology gets better with incremental improvements that mostly aren't meant to be noticed. Apple is out of step with this reality.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 10, 2025

How viral images are shaping views of L.A.'s immigration showdown
Social media is amping up passions on both sides with posts designed to spread outrage and misinformation.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 10, 2025

L.A. clash over ICE raids fuels viral battle online — and vice versa
Social media is amping up passions on both sides, larding deportations with emotive posts and waves of disinformation.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 09, 2025

All the iOS 26 changes and new updates for your Apple devices from WWDC
iPhones, iPads and Macs are getting a flurry of new features — and a ‘Liquid Glass' redesign.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 09, 2025

Apple to reveal iOS 26 at WWDC today. Here's what to expect.
An iOS redesign and smarter AirPods are coming soon, but questions about Apple Intelligence linger.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 09, 2025

Why Musk is vulnerable in conflict with Trump
The spectacular public feud last week between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has laid bare how much Musk may lose if their rocky relationship continues to unravel.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 08, 2025

Musk and Trump are over. Silicon Valley is just getting started.
The Tech-Trump alliance has always had tensions. But its lucrative nature has outweighed the ideological differences.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 07, 2025

NASA, Pentagon push for SpaceX alternatives amid Trump's feud with Musk
The worried reaction within space and national security agencies highlights the risks of government's exclusive dependence on SpaceX for crucial tasks, including classified missions.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 07, 2025

#TeamTrump vs #TeamMusk: A tenuous relationship in its twilight
The breakup of a once-powerful allyship between billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has forced even the pair's most ardent supporters to pick sides.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 07, 2025

White House security staff warned Musk's Starlink is a security risk
The U.S. DOGE Service and allies in the Trump administration ignored White House experts worried about potential security breaches when they installed Musk's Starlink internet service in the complex this year, three people said.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 07, 2025

How the Musk-Trump feud became an online battle like no other
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are embroiled in a public feud on X and Truth Social. Online creators large and small want a piece of the action.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 06, 2025

Musk has a history of acrimonious breakups
Several of tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's business associates have fallen out with him at some point, though not always permanently.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 06, 2025

Meta found a new way to violate your privacy. Here's what you can do.
Even hardened digital privacy veterans said they were surprised by Meta's scuzzy tactics.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 05, 2025

Musk used X to boost Trump. Now he's wielding it against him.
A social network that fueled Trump's electoral comeback has turned into a battleground.

Washington Post Tech
Jun 05, 2025

Musk-Trump rupture poses a serious threat to NASA and Pentagon programs
Elon Musk's threat to pull his Dragon spacecraft out of NASA programs would severely impact the International Space Station and other programs.

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