Technology

 “I think the mere fact that the markets can move so much, based on almost nothing, underscores how high anxiety is right now.”“I think the mere fact that the markets can move so much, based on almost nothing, underscores how high anxiety is right now.” Read More

 More than 100 Google A.I. employees sent a letter to Jeff Dean, a chief scientist, opposing Gemini’s use for U.S. surveillance and some autonomous weapons.More than 100 Google A.I. employees sent a letter to Jeff Dean, a chief scientist, opposing Gemini’s use for U.S. surveillance and some autonomous weapons. Read More

 The Pentagon has imposed a Friday deadline over a demand that Anthropic provide unfettered access to its A.I. system without safeguards for military operations.The Pentagon has imposed a Friday deadline over a demand that Anthropic provide unfettered access to its A.I. system without safeguards for military operations. Read More

 The plaintiff, a 20-year-old identified only as K.G.M., took the stand to testify against Meta and Instagram in a bellwether case over tech addiction.The plaintiff, a 20-year-old identified only as K.G.M., took the stand to testify against Meta and Instagram in a bellwether case over tech addiction. Read More

 Experts caution that low-quality, A.I.-generated videos on YouTube geared toward children often feature conflicting information, lack plot structure and can be cognitively overwhelming — all of which could affect young children’s development.Experts caution that low-quality, A.I.-generated videos on YouTube geared toward children often feature conflicting information, lack plot structure and can be cognitively overwhelming —

 Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots.Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots. Read More

 People are revealing sensitive personal information to A.I. chatbots — including plans to commit violent acts.People are revealing sensitive personal information to A.I. chatbots — including plans to commit violent acts. Read More

 The YouTube algorithm is pushing bizarre, often nonsensical A.I.-generated videos targeting children. Our video journalist Arijeta Lajka explains why experts say that these videos could affect their cognitive development, and how parents can identify this type of content.The YouTube algorithm is pushing bizarre, often nonsensical A.I.-generated videos targeting children. Our video journalist Arijeta Lajka explains

 The requests followed Times reporting that the Department of Homeland Security had sent Meta and other companies subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on ICE.The requests followed Times reporting that the Department of Homeland Security had sent Meta and other companies subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on ICE. Read

 Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion.Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion. Read More