Category: Technology
Brazil Clamped Down on Big Tech. Trump’s Tariffs Could Change That.
With President Trump on their side, U.S. technology companies now have more leverage in Brazil, where they seek to influence new rules policing their platforms.
Who is Lip-Bu Tan, the Intel CEO in Trump’s Cross Hairs?
Lip-Bu Tan took the reins of Intel in March. On Thursday, President Trump called for his resignation.
America’s Clean Hydrogen Dreams Are Fading, Again
The market for the clean-burning fuel remains nascent, costs are rising, and Congress just put a lucrative tax credit out of reach for many companies.
Ford Rejigs E.V. Plans After Suffering Billions in Losses
Ford, which once had a lead on other established automakers, said on Monday that it will use new materials and methods to lower the costs [Read More…]
I Never Understood Our Data-Saturated Life Until a Hurricane Shut It Down
When Helene disconnected my part of North Carolina for weeks, my neighbors and I had to relearn old ways of knowing what was happening — [Read More…]
Why A.I. Should Make Parents Rethink Posting Photos of Their Children Online
Artificial intelligence apps generating fake nudes, amid other privacy concerns, make “sharenting” far riskier than it was just a few years ago.
AOL Will Shut Its Dial-Up Internet Service (Yes, It’s Still Operating)
The company said the service, synonymous with the early days of the internet, will be discontinued on Sept. 30.
U.S. Government to Take Cut of Nvidia and AMD A.I. Chip Sales to China
In a highly unusual arrangement with President Trump, the companies are expected to kick 15 percent of what they make in China to the U.S. [Read More…]
Computer Science Grads Struggle to Find Jobs in the A.I. Age
As companies like Amazon and Microsoft lay off workers and embrace A.I. coding tools, computer science graduates say they’re struggling to land tech jobs.
What to Know About Instagram Map, Location Sharing and Privacy Concerns
The service rolled out this week, prompting confusion and safety concerns. Meta, which owns Instagram, said the feature was turned off unless users activated it.