Technology

Social Media Addiction Trial Nears End. Society Long Ago Rendered Its Verdict.

 Closing arguments begin Thursday in a landmark trial that put online behavior under a microscope. In many ways, it has already been decided.Closing arguments begin Thursday in a landmark trial that put online behavior under a microscope. In many ways, it has already been decided. Read More

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A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.

 Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider. Read More

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Silicon Valley’s Image Takes a Dark Turn in Pop Culture

 In television and movies, depictions of nihilistic billionaires and amoral opportunists are replacing the quirky strivers of older shows like HBO’s “Silicon Valley.”In television and movies, depictions of nihilistic billionaires and amoral opportunists are replacing the quirky strivers of older shows like HBO’s “Silicon Valley.” Read More

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They Don’t Want Their Company’s Surveillance Tool Used by ICE

 Thomson Reuters, best known for its media outlet and legal research tools, provides an investigative tool to immigration enforcers. Its Minnesota employees want that to stop.Thomson Reuters, best known for its media outlet and legal research tools, provides an investigative tool to immigration enforcers. Its Minnesota employees want that to stop. Read More

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Meta Acquires Moltbook, the Social Network Just for A.I. Bots

 Matt Schlicht, the site’s creator, helped kick off Silicon Valley’s obsession with artificial intelligence agents. Two months later, he is joining the Meta Superintelligence Lab.Matt Schlicht, the site’s creator, helped kick off Silicon Valley’s obsession with artificial intelligence agents. Two months later, he is joining the Meta Superintelligence Lab. Read More

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A.I. Incites a New Wave of Grieving Parents Fighting for Online Safety

 Blaming chatbots, they are joining an earlier push for better protections by parents who say social media contributed to their children’s deaths.Blaming chatbots, they are joining an earlier push for better protections by parents who say social media contributed to their children’s deaths. Read More

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Anthropic Sues Department of Defense Over ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Label

 The artificial intelligence company filed two lawsuits against the Department of Defense, saying it was being punished on ideological grounds.The artificial intelligence company filed two lawsuits against the Department of Defense, saying it was being punished on ideological grounds. Read More

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