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Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 06:28
European Union authorities said the company’s use of “addictive design” violated a digital safety law.

Volkswagen Is Cutting Production as Sales in China Plunge

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 21:01
The German automaker has struggled to compete with fast-growing Chinese companies that offer more affordable and sophisticated electric vehicles.

A Top OpenAI Executive, Fidji Simo, Steps Down

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 20:38
Ms. Simo, who was Sam Altman’s second in command before taking a medical leave in April, will become a part-time adviser to the company.

John Deere Farm Equipment Owners Have Right-to-Repair, F.T.C. Says

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 17:07
A settlement by the company with the Federal Trade Commission will allow farmers and local mechanics to make their own fixes, instead of relying on authorized dealers.

OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 Sol, Its Most Powerful AI Model Yet

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 15:34
The new release was delayed after the U.S. government restricted the latest artificial intelligence models over cybersecurity concerns.

Meta Launches New A.I. Model as Global Technology Race Heats Up

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:11
For the first time, the company will offer a paid version of the service, a departure from its longtime philosophy of giving its A.I. away for free.

New York Times and Other Publishers Ask Court to Penalize OpenAI

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:40
The Times, The New York Daily News and other media organizations accused OpenAI of withholding evidence in a lawsuit.

How to Turn Your Phone Into a Personal Health Dashboard

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:02
Free apps from Google, Samsung and Apple can help you track your diet, exercise and well-being — and provide vital information during emergencies.

How to Prevent Meta From Using Your Instagram Images in A.I.

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 15:52
The company’s new A.I. image generator has a surprising twist: It allows people to use images from public Instagram accounts.

In San Francisco, Some Home Sellers Now Ask for OpenAI or Anthropic Stock

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:22
Even before OpenAI and Anthropic go public, they are distorting home sales in the San Francisco Bay Area, as people race to buy and sellers ask for stock instead of cash.

Meta Unveils an A.I. Image Generator

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 15:50
Muse Image, which can create realistic images for users on Instagram and WhatsApp, is the company’s latest attempt to catch up in the global artificial intelligence race.

Businesses Fear Politicization as Trump Gains More Power Over U.S. Agencies

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 11:07
A Supreme Court ruling that presidents can fire independent regulators without cause has added volatility for industries that prefer stable enforcement.

Alibaba’s A.I. Is a Hit, but Hard to Turn Into a Moneymaker

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 12:05
The Chinese company’s models have won over developers worldwide, but they are open source — so they can be used and modified freely.

Why A.I. Distillation Has Become a Hot Topic in the Race with China

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 12:04
U.S. companies complain that competitors in China are unfairly copying their A.I. systems using a technique that has been around for years.

Microsoft Lays Off Thousands of Xbox Employees, Closes Game Studios

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 09:32
The layoffs were part of wider cuts at Microsoft, as the company prioritizes spending on artificial intelligence.

Wikipedia Is Battling for the Soul of the Internet

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 12:28
The internet’s largest stockpile of free knowledge is under threat from MAGA, A.I. and foreign autocrats. A bibliophile ex-ambassador is here to help.

How Meta’s Threads Became as Popular as X

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 05:01
The social platform that Meta once positioned as a rival to Elon Musk’s X now has 500 million users. It increasingly resembles Reddit.

Fable Ban Reversed + Dr. Dana Suskind on Parenting With A.I. + Prediction Market Drama

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 07:00
What we learned from the government’s biggest attempt yet to control who can gain access to the most powerful new A.I. models.

Microsoft Disclosure Provides Rare Glimpse of Tax Haven Tactics

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:04
Other U.S. companies will soon need to provide similar reports as a new European directive takes effect.

Tesla Driver Using Autopilot in Texas Crash Is Charged With Manslaughter

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 17:24
A front-door video camera of the crash, which killed a woman inside her home, showed the Tesla plowing into a house through its driveway.

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