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The A.I. Mob That Attacked Hugging Face + METR’s Ajeya Cotra

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 07:00
This is probably the most important thing to have happened in A.I. this year.

Why the Hugging Face Hack Should Make You Worry More About A.I.

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 20:06
The attack by an aggressive “collective” of OpenAI agents shows the danger of artificial intelligence systems that organize themselves.

How OpenAI Limited the Probe of Its Bots’ Hack of Hugging Face

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 20:02
A nonprofit’s study of how OpenAI’s A.I. agents were able to break into Hugging Face’s infrastructure wasn’t allowed to look at the incident’s full scope.

Why the Courts Are Hesitant to Punish Tech Giants Like Meta and Google

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 11:04
After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where technology is racing ahead.

Nvidia Buys Hugging Face in $12.9 Billion Deal

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 09:01
The acquisition of the start-up is an indication of Nvidia’s growing role as Silicon Valley’s central banker and its emphasis on open-source technology.

Which Investors Will Get Rich From Anthropic’s IPO?

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 05:02
When Anthropic goes public in a blockbuster offering, which investors will profit? The answer says a lot about how much start-up investing has changed over the years.

Noise and Motion Monitors in Their Homes? These Tenants Say No.

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 16:00
The public housing authority in Concord, N.H., installed monitoring devices in 300 homes. Tenants are now suing to remove the Minut sensors.

Justice Dept. Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Suit

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 14:48
The department argued in a court filing that OpenAI legally used articles by The New York Times to develop A.I., adding that national security depended on American tech dominance.

Patrick Gleeson, Who Made Synthesizers Part of Jazz, Dies at 91

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 13:29
He abandoned a job teaching college English in the 1960s to become a pioneer of the instrument, playing onstage with Herbie Hancock’s jazz band.

Uber Lays Off 10% of Employees in Sweeping Reorganization

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:04
The layoffs affect about 3,300 workers, as Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi bets on a “leaner organization.”

In a Big Win, Google Won’t Have to Break Up Its Ad Tech Business, Court Rules

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:14
In a long awaited decision, the judge said Google must make some changes to its ad tech business to handle antitrust issues, but did not disclose the measures publicly.

Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:03
In times of natural disasters and other dangers, special features tucked away on your iPhone or Android device could help make a difference.

Missouri Voters Appear to Recall City Councilman Over Data Center Support

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 22:47
Initial results showed that residents of Independence, Mo., voted overwhelmingly to recall an official who backed billions of dollars in tax breaks for a data center.

Map Apps Are Handling Trump’s Renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America Differently

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 13:03
Navigation companies face a new dilemma after President Trump ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed Lake America.

John Ternus Replaces Tim Cook as Apple CEO

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 05:01
Big technology and management changes are greeting John Ternus, whose long-serving predecessor, Tim Cook, will stay on as executive chair.

FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Advertising Practices

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 16:05
Regulators say the e-commerce giant forced millions of advertisers to pay more than they should have. The company denies the claims.

How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 05:02
State attorneys general spent months in negotiations. Then, as its legal losses mounted, the social media giant’s new top lawyer brought a huge settlement to the table.

Political Campaigns Are Quietly Paying Influencers to Support Candidates

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 05:00
Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.

Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated as Gambling, Appeals Court Says

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 18:19
The outcome contradicted an earlier appeals court decision. Federal regulators said the split rulings called for resolution by the Supreme Court.

Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 11:29
Smoking used to be everywhere, the way Facebook, TikTok, Snap, YouTube and Instagram are now. Society decided to break the habit, but it took a long time.

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