Technology

 A federal judge created a path for app makers like Spotify and Patreon to avoid paying Apple hefty commissions. Is this a win for consumers? It’s complicated.A federal judge created a path for app makers like Spotify and Patreon to avoid paying Apple hefty commissions. Is this a win for consumers? It’s complicated. Read More

 Federal agencies say that by axing the funding they are protecting the First Amendment. Critics see it as stifling scientific inquiry into sources of harmful online content.Federal agencies say that by axing the funding they are protecting the First Amendment. Critics see it as stifling scientific inquiry into sources of harmful online content. Read More

 Many scientists contributed to the final result, but he was the one who, as a young physicist, designed the world’s most powerful weapon. He went on to advise a dozen presidents.Many scientists contributed to the final result, but he was the one who, as a young physicist, designed the world’s most powerful weapon. He went

 One of the busiest airports in the world used to be a prime place for gig drivers to earn money. Now, it’s typical of their increasing desperation.One of the busiest airports in the world used to be a prime place for gig drivers to earn money. Now, it’s typical of their increasing desperation. Read More

 Experts predicted that artificial intelligence would steal radiology jobs. But at the Mayo Clinic, the technology has been more friend than foe.Experts predicted that artificial intelligence would steal radiology jobs. But at the Mayo Clinic, the technology has been more friend than foe. Read More

 Students call it hypocritical. A senior at Northeastern University demanded her tuition back. But instructors say generative A.I. tools make them better at their jobs.Students call it hypocritical. A senior at Northeastern University demanded her tuition back. But instructors say generative A.I. tools make them better at their jobs. Read More

 The deal could be a way for OpenAI to gain a foothold among programmers, who are rapidly embracing A.I. technologies.The deal could be a way for OpenAI to gain a foothold among programmers, who are rapidly embracing A.I. technologies. Read More

 Negotiations over the Columbia River basin could affect the environment in Canada and electrical generation and flood control in the United States.Negotiations over the Columbia River basin could affect the environment in Canada and electrical generation and flood control in the United States. Read More

 Can a small Massachusetts start-up perfect a battery that would make electric vehicles cheaper and more convenient than conventional cars?Can a small Massachusetts start-up perfect a battery that would make electric vehicles cheaper and more convenient than conventional cars? Read More

 As the president heads to the Middle East, America’s dominance over A.I. chips has become a powerful source of leverage for the president.As the president heads to the Middle East, America’s dominance over A.I. chips has become a powerful source of leverage for the president. Read More