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Why Anger About Data Centers and Energy Prices May Not Swing Votes

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/business/energy-environment/ohio-election-gas-prices.html

Published: October 23, 2026 16:00

In Ohio, many voters say their frustration about the increase in electricity and fuel prices and the growth of data centers won’t influence whom they vote for.

Review of iPhone Duo: A New Chapter That Redefines a Smartphone’s Purpose

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/technology/personaltech/iphone-duo-review-tablet-smartphone.html

Published: October 23, 2026 14:01

The first-generation Apple foldable may feel awkward, but it’s an intriguing step toward merging phones and tablets into one.

What’s the Deal With Billy Evans? A Spoiler-Filled Guide to ‘You Can See Everything’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/podcasts/hardfork-billy-evans-holmes.html

Published: October 23, 2026 11:00

“You shouldn’t overbeat scrambled eggs.”

What Is PHP? Why Are Government and Business Websites Going Offline?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/technology/what-is-php-vulnerability-risks.html

Published: October 22, 2026 15:55

A critical security flaw in the programming language underpinning much of the web has prompted a global rush to patch vulnerable systems.

A.I. and Its Dangers Are Embedded In the Midterm Elections

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/business/media/ai-disinfo-chatbots-elections.html

Published: October 22, 2026 15:21

The midterms are the first elections in which artificial intelligence is integrated into every major social media platform. Efforts to blunt its harms are uneven.

How a Legal Backlash Against Big Tech Is Forcing Big Changes

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/technology/tech-lawsuit-settlements-meta-google.html

Published: October 22, 2026 13:53

A series of lawsuits has created a new de facto regulatory regime as courts order companies like Meta and Google to change their business practices — and pay up.

Global Rush to Fix PHP Security Flaw Leaves Some Websites Offline

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/world/php-vulnerability-websites-cybersecurity-ai.html

Published: October 22, 2026 11:48

Governments and businesses in Kenya, the Netherlands and elsewhere were scrambling to prevent hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in PHP, a widely used programming language.

How the A.I. Boom Is Driving Up Sales of Gray Paint

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/technology/ai-data-centers-paint.html

Published: October 22, 2026 09:02

Tech companies are painting data centers with gray coatings on top of gray concrete and steel to resist fire, rust and static electricity. That has made data centers a fast-growing market for paint makers.

How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/technology/mark-zuckerberg-meta-california-wealth-tax.html

Published: October 22, 2026 01:21

The billionaire told Meta’s board that he planned to list his Silicon Valley home for sale. The company remade its stock structure to help him pay the tax if voters pass it.

Anthropic Joins the A.I. Agent Race With Claude Duet

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/technology/anthropic-ai-agent-claude-duet.html

Published: October 21, 2026 20:41

The tool, which is not yet widely available, will compete with OpenAI’s dots and Meta’s Muse. It is built for work and not personal errands.

Meta Raises Its A.I. Spending, Even as Cash Pressures Grow

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/technology/meta-earnings.html

Published: October 21, 2026 20:28

The spending is having an effect on the Silicon Valley giant’s cash flow, as Meta continues investing to lead in the technology.

GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/business/gm-ai-electric-vehicles-china.html

Published: October 21, 2026 18:23

General Motors is seeking help from artificial intelligence to keep up with Chinese companies that introduce vehicles very quickly.

Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion for Deceiving Users on Privacy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/technology/meta-penalty-new-mexico.html

Published: October 21, 2026 17:44

The penalty, one of the largest levied against the tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.

Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/business/elon-musk-spacex-tesla-merger.html

Published: October 21, 2026 13:53

A deal would consolidate Elon Musk’s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.

How The New York Times Reports on A.I. Images

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/insider/trump-ai-videos-photos.html

Published: October 21, 2026 13:21

A Times reporter and editors discuss the challenges of sifting through what’s real and what’s not in pursuit of the news.

UK to Headphone Dodgers on Trains: Shush

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/world/europe/uk-underground-headphones-commuters.html

Published: October 21, 2026 04:01

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a campaign against listening to music or videos without headphones on public transportation. We asked London commuters to weigh in.

China Condemns U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/world/asia/china-deepseek-us-ban.html

Published: October 20, 2026 20:37

The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese tech giant.

SpaceX Swings to a Profit, Even as A.I. Spending Soars

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/technology/spacex-earnings-elon-musk.html

Published: October 20, 2026 20:32

Elon Musk’s rocket company also said its revenue had more than doubled, driven by its Starlink internet satellite service and artificial intelligence products.

Boeing’s Large 737 Max Jet Secures U.S. Approval

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/business/boeing-737-max-10-faa.html

Published: October 20, 2026 20:04

After years of delay, the Federal Aviation Administration certified the 737 Max 10, the largest version of Boeing’s most popular plane.

Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/business/media/netflix-earnings-ted-sarandos-peter-rice.html

Published: October 20, 2026 20:01

The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.

Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Global Policy Chief, to Leave After 15 Years

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/technology/meta-joel-kaplan-policy-chief-depart.html

Published: October 20, 2026 18:18

Joel Kaplan, a former adviser to George W. Bush known for his Republican ties, had helped Meta build its relationship with the Trump administration.

Google Reports Cloud Disruptions in Europe Region

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/technology/google-cloud-down-outage-europe.html

Published: October 20, 2026 10:53

The disruptions began around 7 a.m. in London, the tech giant said. The cause for the outage was not immediately clear.

Elon Musk Says He Will Give a SpaceX Share to ‘Every Kid in America’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/technology/elon-musk-spacex-stock-anthropic-giveaway.html

Published: October 19, 2026 22:12

Anthropic, an A.I. rival to SpaceX, earlier said it would form a “public benefit fund” and other tech moguls have contributed to savings accounts for children.

Saudis Aided Family of Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI, Prosecutors Say

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/technology/saudis-aided-family-openai-engineer.html

Published: October 19, 2026 18:44

A Saudi military official paid for the OpenAI engineer’s wife and infant son to fly out of the United States a day after his arrest, according to a court filing. The Saudi government also offered to cover his bail.

Elon Musk Says He Will Give a SpaceX Share to ‘Every Kid in America’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/business/elon-musk-spacex-stock-anthropic-giveaway.html

Published: October 19, 2026 14:23

Anthropic, an A.I. rival to SpaceX, earlier said it would form a “public benefit fund” and other tech moguls have contributed to savings accounts for children.

Meta Withdraws $25 Million from Its Midterms Push

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/technology/meta-midterms-funding.html

Published: October 16, 2026 20:58

The company outlined a $65 million budget last year when it embarked on an effort to elect state politicians friendly to the A.I. industry.

Why No One Can Look Away From Elizabeth Holmes

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/podcasts/hardfork-elizabeth-holmes.html

Published: October 16, 2026 11:00

“I felt like there were some moments in the film where she was just brazenly lying.”

Ms., Martians and Guacamole: Their First Time in The Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/us/175-anniversary-history-corrections-pulitzer-martian.html

Published: October 15, 2026 19:50

Our reporters share a compendium of debuts, discoveries and (sometimes overdue) appearances in the paper.