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Google Names Demis Hassabis to New AI Role in a Leadership Shake-up
Minutes after four top researchers said they were leaving, Google said that Demis Hassabis, the Nobel-winning scientist who led the company’s A.I. lab, was stepping into a new job.
Four Top Google A.I. Researchers Form New Start-Up
Jeff Dean, who for years was one of Google’s most important executives, is leading the new artificial intelligence company with the backing of Google.
SpaceX’s Spending on A.I. Soars in First Results After I.P.O.
Elon Musk’s rocket company said its capital expenditures jumped nearly seven times from a year ago. Revenue also rose.
White House Readies A.I. Framework to Review Security Risks
The voluntary review process will cover closed-source artificial intelligence models, but exclude those that publish the underlying code.
In Lawsuit, NJ Accuses Amazon of Suppressing Pay for Delivery Drivers
The state attorney general said in an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday that the company was abusing its market power to keep its delivery costs low.
Man’s Claim That Brakes Failed on Jaguar Was Scam to Avoid Car Payments, Court Rules
Nathan Owen called the police, saying he was trapped in a runaway car. A judge determined it was a lie and sentenced him to more than four years in prison.
A SpaceX Rocket Will Soon Crash Into the Moon
The second stage of a Falcon 9 rocket, which sent two private landers to the moon last year, will collide with the moon early Wednesday morning.
White House Whipsaws Silicon Valley (and Itself) Over A.I. Rules
The Trump administration has struggled over how to approach to “open source” models, which are freely available to download and favored by Chinese companies.
What Are Companies Getting for All That A.I. Spending?
A new field of “tokenomics” has emerged to measure the return on all the money companies are pouring into artificial intelligence.
SpaceX’s Stock Lockup Is Expiring. Prepare for a Bumpy Ride.
On Thursday, employees and other insiders at Elon Musk’s rocket company will be released from their first stock “lockup” and can start selling some of their shares.
If You Can’t Beat A.I., Outdress It, Tech Firms and Their Swag Say
Over the years, tech workers have proudly worn nerdy company-branded gear. But this generation of hot companies is getting fancy with its merch.
For a Day, Google Made It Easy to Spoof Satellite Imagery
A new Google Earth tool allowed the creation of A.I. deepfake maps. The tech giant quickly pulled it back after a backlash and concerns about disinformation risks.
How the Pro-Trump Media Ecosystem Is Splintering Ahead of the Midterms
Once united in support of President Trump, right-wing influencers are embroiled in feuds and losing viewers, creating a problem for Republicans in the midterm elections.
Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?
Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.
We All Do Errands. Noah Blau Films Them.
Fighting a traffic ticket. Hanging a curtain. Installing an air-conditioner. With his cult-hit online series, Noah Blau has made the mundane fascinating.
The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling
The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.
Open Model Wars + Claire Stapleton’s Dishy Google Memoir + Substack’s Slop Fight
“It just seems like the temperature is rising on Silicon Valley.”
Five Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Larry Ellison’s A.I. Gamble
The billionaire’s company took on ominous loads of debt to build data centers around the world. The implications go far beyond Oracle.
What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels
You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
Big Tech’s A.I. Spending Keeps Rising. So Do the Jitters.
Amazon joined a procession of tech giants that ramped up their spending on artificial intelligence, as its capital expenditures soared 69 percent. Concerns over the industry’s spending are mounting.
Anthropic Says Its A.I. Systems Broke Into Computers at 3 Organizations
The disclosure followed OpenAI’s report last week that its own artificial intelligence had hacked into the network of an online library.
Apple’s Profit Is Up 27%, but Expectations for Current Quarter Disappoint
The company recently raised prices on a number of products because of component supply shortages caused by the artificial intelligence boom.
Why an A.I. Bubble Might Not Be a Bad Thing
As fears spread over a possible artificial intelligence bubble, some tech investors say: Bring it on.
U.S. Government Mislabels Map of African Countries at AIDS Conference
Nigeria, a coastal country in western Africa, was landlocked in the Sahara, among other errors. The department said it had been “hastily altered.”
A Bay Area Pastor Made an A.I. Twin to Talk About God at Any Time
To meet the growing needs of his congregation, Justin Lester created an A.I. duplicate of himself. Every day he sees more people using it.
Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds
An appeals court in Canada acquitted Brandon Klayme of charges related to child sexual abuse imagery. His Kik username had one less underscore than another account that was involved.
When A.I. Invaded ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fan Fiction, the Meltdown Was Epic
An anonymous X account posted a detailed breakdown of chatbot text in 38 popular stories inspired by the hockey romance. The fandom spiraled.
Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.
Meta’s Profit Falls 14 Percent as A.I. Spending Continues
The Silicon Valley company’s costs rose more steeply than revenue growth, as it continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence.