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White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 15:18
A technical assistant to President Trump won around $100,000, according to the prediction market, which flagged the activity to the federal government.

Mary-Dell Chilton Dies at 87; Helped Create First Genetically Modified Plant

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 12:38
In 1982, she led the research team that figured out how to genetically alter plants, a discovery that would eventually transform global agriculture.

Someone Used A.I. to Write an Unauthorized Biography of Me. I Don’t Recommend Reading It.

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 11:12
Someone used A.I. to write my biography. Thousands more of those books are polluting Amazon. Who is behind all this drivel?

Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 09:56
The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I.

TSMC Adds $100 Billion to Its U.S. Spending Plan

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 09:53
The pledge from the Taiwanese chip-making giant brought the total commitment to its fast-growing operations in Arizona to $265 billion.

Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 08:18
The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I.

Europe Wants to Break Free From American and Chinese Technology. But How?

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 00:01
France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.

SpaceX Briefly Falls Below I.P.O. Price of $135

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 16:12
After soaring in its stock market debut, the shares of Elon Musk’s rocket and A.I. company have been rocky.

Judge Dismisses Suit Accusing Apple of Failing to Limit Child Sex Abuse Material

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 14:58
The lawsuit highlighted concerns that the privacy of Apple’s iCloud allows illegal material to be easily stored and shared on the service.

From Twitter to X: 20 Years of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 05:00
The first tweets from the public appeared on July 15, 2006, several months after a soft launch. It was rebranded as X after being acquired by Elon Musk.

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 20:39
A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

OpenAI Is Showing Kalshi’s World Cup Odds in ChatGPT

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 23:39
The partnership, a first of its kind for the artificial intelligence company, will use the prediction market’s data to power some search results about the soccer tournament.

How a Teacher Revived Backyard Baseball

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 11:01
Backyard Baseball, a favorite game for 1990s kids, had been off the market for years. But Lindsay Barnett was determined.

U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales are Down but E.V. Chargers are Booming

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 11:00
Electric vehicle chargers are proliferating in Southern states as fast food restaurants, stores and other businesses try to lure customers.

Europe Takes Step Toward Possible Social Media Ban for Children

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 05:34
After the release of a new report, the European Commission is considering changing the rules across the 27-nation bloc.

Europe Takes Step Toward Possible Social Media Ban for Children

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 05:34
After the release of a new report, the European Commission is considering changing the rules across the 27-nation bloc.

The eBay Scandal Gets a Thriller-Like Documentary

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 05:01
A newly available documentary, ‘Whatever It Takes,’ examines eBay workers’ plot to cyberstalk journalists and critics.

Meta Removes A.I. Feature on Instagram After Days of Backlash

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 20:56
Users and Hollywood agencies raised privacy and copyright concerns about the new tool, Muse Image.

Apple Sues OpenAI, Accusing It of Stealing Company Secrets

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 17:08
The two companies struck a deal in 2024 to offer A.I. services on Apple devices, but their partnership has soured.

How Terrorist Groups Are Using A.I. to Gain an Edge in Battle

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 10:10
A.I. chatbots are not just a propaganda tool for violent extremists but are aiding in bomb construction and attack planning, new research finds.

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