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What’s Changing For Teens on Instagram and Facebook After Meta Settlement
Meta agreed to set more time limits and enhance protections in its platforms for young users, but was short on some specifics.
What Does $17.1 Billion Mean for Meta?
The Silicon Valley company agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in penalties as part of a landmark settlement with states over social media addiction claims.
Bill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit
In an hourlong interview, he said his industry was downplaying the risks, which he believes include mass unemployment and bioterrorism.
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Instagram Chief Says ‘No Silver Bullets’ for Teen Safety in Bellwether Trial
Adam Mosseri testified in a case brought by states that claim the Meta-owned app created addictive features to hook young users.
SpaceX to Spend $100 Billion on New Spaceport in Louisiana
It would be the rocket company’s second private launch site after Starbase, its headquarters in South Texas.
E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.
Why Irregular’s A.I. Tests for Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI Went Off the Rails
Irregular, an Israeli start-up, worked with OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to assess the security of their A.I. models. It made a mistake. Then the tests went off the rails.
Laptop Fire on American Airlines Flight Injures at Least One Passenger
Flight attendants used a fireproof bag to contain the computer after its lithium battery began smoking. One passenger was treated on the ground for injuries.
After Hugging Face Was Attacked By A.I. Agents, It Embarked on a Crusade
Hugging Face, a start-up that was breached by rogue bots from OpenAI, is using the hack to push for openness in A.I. development.
How Big Tech Captured American Schools
Companies like Google and Microsoft have used their money, their might and their massive reach to influence nearly every step of the education supply chain.
Four Years Ago, a Crypto Boss Went Missing. Now His Successor Has.
The mysterious collapse of a European cryptocurrency exchange helps to explain why the industry hasn’t shaken off its reputation as a magnet for criminals.
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.
The U.S. Start-Up Making Low-Cost Interceptors for the Iran War
For Florida-based Powerus, becoming a global supplier of counterdrone technology has meant involving the Trumps, a golf course and a new way of doing business.
Sick of Constant Pings, They’re Sending Texts at the Speed of Carrier Pigeon
Apps that let users send digital messages at ultraslow speeds have taken off, with users reveling in a slower pace of life. (Just don’t use the them to make dinner plans.)
Anthropic Could Aim to Raise $100 Billion in Blockbuster I.P.O.
The offering could value the five-year-old A.I. start-up at $2 trillion, its bankers have told potential investors, which would exceed Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
TikTok Settles With U.S. Over Child Privacy Concerns for $400 Million
The Justice Department resolved a lawsuit that accused the social media company of illegally gathering children’s information.
In China’s Biggest Car Recall, Tesla and 8 Others Will Address Door Safety
China’s regulator ordered changes after vehicle occupants sometimes had difficulty exiting electric cars, an issue that has led to lawsuits against Tesla in the United States.
Mark Zuckerberg Buys an Irish Castle
The prominent landowner has added a nearly 200-year-old estate to his holdings. Archival information says it can take “a brisk walk of 4½ minutes to reach the dining room from the kitchen.”
OpenAI’s Two-Week Pause + Jill Lepore on the Threat of the “Artificial State” + Train of Thought
“It is the first time that we know of that a major lab has voluntarily slowed down.”
Flock Cameras. Canoodling Lawyers. How Much Surveillance Are We Comfortable With?
Americans say they hate prying cameras. But they can’t look away.
New Jersey Teenager Drops Bellwether Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
The case was the third of nine major personal injury cases that could expose Meta, YouTube, Snap and TikTok to financial damages and force them to change the designs of their platforms.
Two Binance Employees Detained in the U.A.E. Amid Police Inquiries
The detentions of the workers, who have been released, are a sign of legal pressure that the world’s largest crypto exchange faces in the Emirates, which is home to its main regulator.
Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First Time
The milestone by the private company, LandSpace, could put China closer to challenging SpaceX’s rule in lower-cost spaceflight.
Voters Aren’t Waiting for November to Try Ousting Officials Over Data Centers
As a backlash grows over data centers, more local officials are facing recall elections for their support of the computing sites.
Stripe Buys A.I. Start-Up OpenRouter for $7.5 Billion
The deal is significant for the artificial intelligence industry, uniting Stripe’s payments business with OpenRouter’s helping businesses direct their spending on A.I. models.
Google’s Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That?
The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want?
A County Got Rich From Data Centers. Some Question ‘At What Cost?’
Loudoun County, Va., hosts more than 250 data centers that bring in huge tax revenues. But some officials and residents worry the county has become too dependent on that cash.
Some Stand-Up Comics Are Pivoting Away From Video on Social Media
Comedians used to post footage of their performances to build a following. Now, some are finding that comic strip-style panels with captions pack a bigger punch.
ICE Bars Its Workers From Wearing Meta’s Smart Glasses on the Job
The agency joins a growing number of workplaces and groups to ban Meta’s devices, which have spurred privacy concerns.