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Elon Musk’s A.I. Is Generating Sexualized Images of Real People, Fueling Outrage
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/technology/grok-deepfakes-ai-x.html
Published: January 9, 2026 14:10
Late Thursday, Mr. Musk’s chatbot, Grok, limited requests for A.I.-generated images on X to paid subscribers of the social media site amid an outcry from victims and regulators.
Grok’s Undressing Scandal + Claude Code Capers + Casey Busts a Reddit Hoax
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/podcasts/hardfork-grok-crisis-claude-code.html
Published: January 9, 2026 12:00
“This is a story about how a tool can be used to try to affect politics and in particular to minimize women, denigrate them and push them out of the conversation.”
New Jersey Is Latest State to Ban Student Phones in Schools
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/nyregion/nj-school-cellphone-ban-phil-murphy.html
Published: January 8, 2026 22:11
The restrictions, signed into law by Gov. Philip D. Murphy on Thursday as one of his final acts in office, will take effect during the 2026-2027 school year.
G.M. Books a $7.1 Billion Loss as It Scales Back E.V. Ambitions
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/business/general-motors-electric-vehicles-writedown.html
Published: January 8, 2026 21:05
General Motors said it was writing down the value of battery and electric vehicle factories after changes in federal policy undercut demand.
Apple’s John Ternus Could Be Tim Cook’s Successor as CEO
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/technology/apple-ceo-tim-cook-john-ternus.html
Published: January 8, 2026 16:36
John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at Apple, could be next in line to replace the company’s longtime chief executive, Tim Cook, if he steps aside.
China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. Acquisition
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/business/meta-manus-china-ai.html
Published: January 8, 2026 11:08
Regulators said they will look at whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complied with China’s export and investment rules.
The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2026
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/technology/personaltech/2026-tech-trends.html
Published: January 8, 2026 10:03
From talking computers to self-driving cars, here are the trends to watch.
Can A.I. Match Molière’s Wit? These Researchers Think So.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/theater/moliere-ai-sorbonne-the-astrologer.html
Published: January 8, 2026 10:02
Scholars and artists at Sorbonne University trained artificial intelligence to imitate the French playwright’s themes, structures and sense of humor. The result is a new play.
Google and Character.AI to Settle Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Death
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/technology/google-characterai-teenager-lawsuit.html
Published: January 7, 2026 23:22
The settlement came in the case of a 14-year-old in Florida who had killed himself after developing a relationship with an A.I. chatbot.
Anthropic Said to Be in Talks to Raise Funding at a $350 Billion Valuation
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/technology/anthropic-funding-valuation.html
Published: January 7, 2026 21:02
The artificial intelligence start-up, which competes with OpenAI, is aiming to raise around $10 billion amid talk of a potential initial public offering.
California Tech Executives Plot Against Rep. Ro Khanna Over Support of Wealth Tax
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/us/politics/ro-khanna-california-wealth-tax.html
Published: January 7, 2026 18:19
It’s hard right now to be a progressive Democrat in the heart of America’s tech industry.
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $20 Billion
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/technology/xai-elon-musk-funding.html
Published: January 6, 2026 21:43
The funding is part of an A.I. frenzy, as investors aggressively plow enormous sums into fast-growing start-ups at sky-high valuations.
Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last?
Published: January 6, 2026 10:00
Companies like Kairos Energy are building new types of reactors with the encouragement of the Trump administration, but their success is far from assured.
A.I. Images of Maduro Spread Rapidly, Despite Safeguards
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/technology/nicolas-maduro-ai-images-deepfakes.html
Published: January 6, 2026 01:16
Deepfakes of Venezuela’s ousted president, Nicolás Maduro, flooded the internet after his capture, in a new collision of breaking news and artificial intelligence.
Nvidia Details New A.I. Chips and Autonomous Car Project With Mercedes
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/technology/nvidia-chips-mercedes.html
Published: January 5, 2026 23:57
At the CES conference, Jensen Huang, the company’s chief executive, said the more efficient and powerful chip would begin shipping later this year.
New Car Sales Are Rising Thanks to Purchases by the Well-Off
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/business/new-car-sales.html
Published: January 5, 2026 17:57
A larger proportion of new cars are being bought by affluent Americans as prices and interest rates for auto loans climb, analysts said.
Tesla Car Sales Dropped 9% in 2025, Falling Behind China’s BYD
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/business/tesla-electric-vehicles-fourth-quarter-sales.html
Published: January 2, 2026 14:58
As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.
Our 2026 Tech Resolutions + We Answer Your Questions
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/podcasts/hardfork-tech-resolutions-listener-questions.html
Published: January 2, 2026 12:00
“When we came into the studio last year to record our resolutions, I had the best of intentions.”
Tech Giants Are Racing to Embed A.I. in Schools Around the Globe
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/technology/school-ai-chatgpt-estonia-iceland.html
Published: January 2, 2026 10:00
More governments are rolling out chatbots in schools. Some experts warn the tools could erode teaching and learning.
Even the Sky May Not Be the Limit for A.I. Data Centers
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/technology/space-data-centers-ai.html
Published: January 1, 2026 10:00
Some tech leaders are concerned that the artificial intelligence race will exhaust available land and energy. The solution might lie in orbit.
In Ukraine, an Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born in War Against Russia
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/magazine/ukraine-ai-drones-war-russia.html
Published: December 31, 2025 17:00
As the war grinds on, sophisticated Russian defenses have pushed Ukraine to develop a frightening new weapon: semiautonomous killing machines.
Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/travel/airport-border-phone-search.html
Published: December 31, 2025 10:00
Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
The Wirecutter Show: Tips for Using A.I. Smartly With Kevin Roose
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/podcasts/hardfork-wirecutter-ai.html
Published: December 30, 2025 12:00
If you’ve ever wondered what chatbots are good for and how best to use them, this episode is for you.
Decoding the A.I.-Driven Tech Lingo From 2025
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/technology/personaltech/tech-jargon-ai.html
Published: December 30, 2025 10:02
Here’s a cheat sheet for decoding this year’s A.I.-driven tech lingo, from RAG to superintelligence.
The New Billionaires of the A.I. Boom
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/technology/new-billionaires-ai-boom.html
Published: December 29, 2025 16:33
Just like past tech booms, the latest frenzy has produced a group of billionaires — at least on paper — from smaller start-ups.
Meet a U.S. Start-Up Trying to Break China’s Rare-Earth Monopoly
Published: December 29, 2025 10:00
Companies like Phoenix Tailings, which recently began producing metal in New Hampshire, are using new processing methods to compete with Chinese suppliers.
Gmail to Let Users Change Their Addresses While Keeping Data
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/technology/gmail-change-address-email.html
Published: December 28, 2025 18:47
Under the shift, which Google said would eventually be rolled out to all users, old addresses would remain active. Messages and services would not be lost.
From A.I. to Chips, Big Tech Is Getting What It Wants From Trump
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/technology/tech-trump.html
Published: December 28, 2025 10:01
The president has backed policies that allow the industry to grow unfettered. The mutually beneficial alliance is causing concern among some conservatives.
Twins’ Peaks: The Gilbertson Brothers Want to Rewrite Your Country’s Map
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/science/eric-matthew-gilbertson-mountains.html
Published: December 28, 2025 10:01
Two brothers, both mechanical engineers, are climbing many of the world’s tall peaks to prove they have been measured incorrectly.
Before Electric Vehicles Became Political, There Was the Toyota Prius
Published: December 27, 2025 10:00
The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago.
Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/world/australia/australia-social-media-ban.html
Published: December 27, 2025 10:00
After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries.
A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/technology/california-wealth-tax-page-thiel.html
Published: December 26, 2025 22:23
It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.
Where Is All the A.I.-Driven Scientific Progress?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/podcasts/hardfork-ai-science.html
Published: December 26, 2025 12:00
A tech C.E.O. explains why A.I. probably won’t cure diseases anytime soon. Hint: You still need humans.
How Well Does Apple’s Live Translation Work for Japanese? I Tested It in Tokyo.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/travel/airpods-live-translation-japan.html
Published: December 26, 2025 10:00
A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual.
Prominent Leaders Amplify Disinformation About Brown University Shooting
Published: December 25, 2025 17:05
Prominent business and government figures spread rumors about the attack on Brown University’s campus this month, reigniting questions about accountability in online discourse.
Tesla Robotaxis Are Big on Wall St. but Lagging on Roads
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/business/tesla-robotaxis-austin-waymo.html
Published: December 25, 2025 10:01
Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company’s self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start.
A Father and Son’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/business/media/larry-david-ellison-warner-bros-discovery-cbs.html
Published: December 25, 2025 01:08
Larry and David Ellison didn’t always have a close relationship. Now they’re one of the most intriguing partnerships in business.
They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/business/europe-us-online-censorship-free-speech.html
Published: December 24, 2025 12:57
The Trump administration said five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet had been barred from entering the United States.
Chasing an Economic Boom, White House Dismisses Risks of A.I.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/us/politics/trump-artificial-intelligence-economy-risks.html
Published: December 24, 2025 10:02
The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.
Handy Phone Features Can Save You Holiday Time
Published: December 24, 2025 10:02
Try these useful shortcuts for sharing your Wi-Fi with guests, wrangling your to-do list or deciding what to do with family and friends.
Texas Age-Verification Law for App Stores Is Blocked, a Win for Apple and Google
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/technology/texas-app-age-law-blocked.html
Published: December 24, 2025 01:44
A preliminary injunction in federal court cited the First Amendment, handing a win to tech companies like Apple and Google.
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
Published: December 24, 2025 01:02
The Trump administration, citing “foreign censorship,” imposed travel bans on experts involved in monitoring major tech platforms.
How Much Water Does the A.I. Industry Use?
Published: December 23, 2025 18:43
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork” at The New York Times, spoke with Andrew Marley, executive director for Effective Altruism DC, about how much water A.I. data centers use.
Is Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids a Good Idea?
Published: December 23, 2025 18:32
On the “Hard Fork” podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss a new law in Australia barring kids under 16 from social media.
It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas!
https://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/100000010606538/its-a-hard-forkin-christmas.html
Published: December 23, 2025 18:21
The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sing an original, tech-inspired rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Former Roomba C.E.O. Reminisces on 2008’s Viral ‘Shark Cat’ Meme
Published: December 23, 2025 18:03
In conversation with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast, the former Roomba C.E.O. Colin Angle shares how YouTube’s viral shark cat brought him joy in 2008.
Google Buys Data Center Company for $4.75 Billion
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/technology/google-intersect-data-centers.html
Published: December 22, 2025 20:28
The deal for Intersect, a data center and energy developer, is set to help Google built out its infrastructure for artificial intelligence.
Some of the World’s Atomic Clocks Were Off Last Week (by 5-Millionths of a Second)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/science/atomic-clock-late-colorado.html
Published: December 22, 2025 19:38
How some of the world’s most precise clocks missed a very small beat.
Driving Somewhere for the Holidays? Here’s How to Make Your Road Trip Safe.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/travel/road-trip-driving-weather-safety-tips.html
Published: December 22, 2025 10:02
Be sure you have the right equipment and apps for weather and traffic, and don’t forget to check those tires. Here are more tips for hitting the highway.
She Fell in Love With ChatGPT. Then She Ghosted It.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/technology/ai-boyfriend-chatgpt.html
Published: December 22, 2025 10:00
The 29-year-old woman who created the “MyBoyfriendIsAI” community on Reddit isn’t dating (or sexting) her A.I. boyfriend anymore. She found something more fulfilling.
When Something Goes Wrong With Your Flight, These People Take Charge
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/business/american-airlines-operations-hub.html
Published: December 21, 2025 10:00
Inside a tornado-hardened office in Texas, 1,700 American Airlines employees manage the carrier’s operations, responding to bad weather, plane trouble and ailing passengers.