Tech
Microsoft Increases Spending on A.I. as Profit Jumps 31%
Like other big technology companies, Microsoft is hoping its aggressive spending on artificial intelligence is starting to translate into revenue.
A Deluge of A.I. Computing Power Is About to Come Online, Fueling Major Leaps
The number of A.I. chips that provide the computing power to advance the fast-evolving technology is doubling every nine months.
SK Hynix Reports Strong Earnings, Defying A.I. Market Jitters
SK Hynix, a leading memory chipmaker, reported stratospheric sales and profits on Wednesday. But it was not enough to calm skittish investors.
Russia Charges Telegram’s Founder Pavel Durov With Facilitating Terrorism
The case against Pavel Durov reflected an ongoing fight over one of the world’s most popular messaging and media apps, which is widely used in the country.
A.I. Companies Are Recruiting Electricians and Carpenters by the Thousands
The future of artificial intelligence depends on finding more skilled humans for some very physical jobs.
Police Say Binance Is Making It Harder to Fight Crime
Investigators in Europe said that the cryptocurrency giant Binance had made it more difficult to track down scammers and solve other crimes.
Mark Zuckerberg Blasts Centralization of A.I. Power
In an interview with The Times, Meta’s chief executive took aim at Anthropic and OpenAI, which have pushed to tightly control A.I. development, and said he supported “more openness.”
What Is Open-Weights A.I.?
As Silicon Valley debates how artificial intelligence software should be created, “open weights” have been a major part of the discussions. Here’s what to know.
Couple Stalked by eBay Settle for $56 Million
Two Massachusetts journalists were harassed by a Silicon Valley security team in a case that raised questions about when executives should be held responsible.
Writers Guild Withdraws Support From Film Festival Over A.I.
Urbanworld, a New York event, has added a section for movies made with A.I. tools. The union was a sponsor but has been outspoken on the dangers of A.I.
An Anthropic Claude AI Model Finds Flaws in Tough-to-Crack Encryption Algorithms
Claude Mythos Preview discovered new attacks in testing against weakened cryptographic algorithms, which protect online financial transactions, private communications and more.
In This Costa Rican Forest, Monkeys Come Face-to-Face With A.I.
CapuchinAI, a portable testing station equipped with a touch screen and facial recognition software, could help scientists study primate intelligence in the wild.
Apple Introduces Leasing Program for iPhones and Other Devices
The program is an effort to make products more affordable as artificial intelligence sends some component prices soaring.
OpenAI Close to Landing $500 Billion Data Center With Backing From Nvidia
The chipmaking giant is in talks with OpenAI to provide a $250 billion financial backstop for the project, which would be among the largest of the A.I. boom.
Apple Regains Spot Over Nvidia as Most Valuable Public Company
The company slipped by the chipmaker Nvidia, amid growing concern about costs associated with the artificial intelligence boom.
Microsoft Unveils A.I. Cybersecurity Tools
As some executives fret over the safety of new A.I. systems, protecting against them could be a big business for tech companies.
Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected
The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.
Nvidia Forms Alliance to Back Open-Source A.I. Amid Debate Over Safety
The company is continuing to back A.I. systems that can be freely used by others amid a continuing debate over the use of Chinese-made technology.
How Meta Got Everything It Wanted in a Secret Louisiana Data Center Deal
A Times examination details how the Silicon Valley giant used private talks with local officials to start a project big enough to cover nearly six square miles.
5 Things to Know About Meta’s Giant Data Center in Louisiana
The road to the giant project was paved with secret meetings and an ever-expanding building plan.
A Son of Wealth Finds His Calling in a High-End Grocery Store
How the scion Sammy Nussdorf found his calling among the carefully arranged shelves of Meadow Lane, his chic market in Lower Manhattan.
Why TikTok’s Algorithm Keeps You Trapped in a Breakup Loop
As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.
A Son of Wealth Finds His Calling in a High-End Grocery Store
How the scion Sammy Nussdorf found his calling among the carefully arranged shelves of Meadow Lane, his chic market in Lower Manhattan.
Silicon Valley Splits Over Closing the Borders to Chinese A.I.
Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the rest of the tech industry over whether “open-source” models from China should be freely available or restricted.
QR Codes Make Their Way Down Wedding Aisles
The technology, often associated with pandemic-era menus, is being used by more couples for ease, cost, expedience and sustainability.
An A.I. Music F.A.Q.: Can I Remix Madonna? Is This All Legal?
Advances in A.I. are making it possible to create all kinds of music from scratch, but they also raise questions about what is legal and who will actually listen.
Meta Launches New Facebook Marketplace App Called Seller
Seller is part of the Silicon Valley company’s strategy to innovate on its original social network.
OpenAI Models Go Rogue + Kimi K3 Freakout + A.I. Superforecasting
“The story that we’re talking about in this segment was science fiction until Tuesday, OK?”
Judge Extends Pause for Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal
The court blocked the companies from closing the acquisition through mid-August, as a judge considers two lawsuits challenging it.
Intel Benefits From a New Shift in A.I. Spending
The Silicon Valley chipmaker’s revenue rose 25 percent in the latest quarter, its fastest growth in 15 years, as A.I. firms increasingly bought chips known as central processing units.