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Washington Post Tech
Jan 28, 2026

Museum curator, 77, learns Gen Z slang and goes viral: ‘Honestly, she ate'
"Look how bro glazed it," said Alison Luchs, National Gallery of Art's deputy head of sculpture, pointing to a 16th-century plate.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 28, 2026

Layoffs are up, hiring is down as Amazon cuts reverberate through the economy
Amazon says around 16,000 roles will be eliminated as the e-commerce giant works to reduce the number of layers in its organizational structure.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 28, 2026

Millions in bets ride on what Trump will say, do or invade next
More than $200 million is staked on political or government actions on Polymarket and Kalshi, raising concerns about insider trading from officials in the know.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 28, 2026

Tesla bet big on Elon Musk. His politics continue to haunt it.
Tesla struggles to regain its footing in the electric vehicle market, hindered by Elon Musk's political activity, impacting its stock price and performance.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 27, 2026

UPS will slash 30,000 jobs as company shifts away from Amazon
The reductions come after the shipping giant eliminated 48,000 positions in 2025.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 27, 2026

Tech leaders' alliance with Trump is tested by a killing in Minneapolis
Silence from top executives who once criticized President Donald Trump has sparked frustration as senior Silicon Valley figures speak out against his immigration policy.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 27, 2026

UPS will slash 30,000 jobs amid ongoing split with Amazon
The move comes after after the shipping giant eliminated 48,000 positions in 2025.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 27, 2026

Google wants your emails and photos to ‘personalize' its AI. Should you let it?
What's good - and scary - about Gemini's new Personal Intelligence.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 27, 2026

Outrage over ICE has spilled into typically apolitical online spaces
Fury over Alex Pretti's killing has flooded the internet's most apolitical venues, reflecting a growing outrage over the Trump administration's crackdown.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 27, 2026

Inside a tech company's secretive plan to destroy millions of books
Court filings reveal how AI companies raced to obtain more books to feed chatbots, including by buying, scanning and disposing of millions of titles.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 27, 2026

Inside an AI start-up's plan to scan and dispose of millions of books
Court filings reveal how AI companies raced to obtain more books to feed chatbots, including by buying, scanning and disposing of millions of titles.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 27, 2026

Inside one company's secret plan to ‘destructively scan every book in the world'
Court filings reveal how AI companies raced to obtain more books to feed chatbots, including by buying, scanning and disposing of millions of titles.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 27, 2026

How Silicon Valley built AI: Buying, scanning and destroying millions of books
Court filings reveal how AI companies raced to obtain more books to feed chatbots, including by buying, scanning and disposing of millions of titles.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 27, 2026

How Silicon Valley built AI: Buying, scanning and discarding millions of books
Court filings reveal how AI companies raced to obtain more books to feed chatbots, including by buying, scanning and disposing of millions of titles.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 26, 2026

Users say TikTok stifled political posts about ICE shooting as platform faltered
TikTok users said their videos about ICE were being suppressed days after a deal to spin off the U.S. business to new investors was finalized.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 26, 2026

Users say TikTok stifled posts about Minneapolis shooting as platform faltered
TikTok users said their videos about federal immigration enforcement were being suppressed days after a deal to spin off the U.S. business to new investors was finalized.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 26, 2026

Parents say teens are addicted to social media. Now, a jury will decide.
Parent lawsuits alleging social media's addictive design fueled the teen mental health crisis are heading to trial.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 26, 2026

I let ChatGPT analyze a decade of my Apple Watch data. Then I called my doctor.
I gave the new ChatGPT Health access to 29 million steps and 6 million heartbeat measurements. It drew questionable conclusions that changed each time I asked.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 26, 2026

Angry gamers are forcing studios to scrap or rethink new releases
Gamers suspicious of AI-generated content have forced developers to cancel titles and promise not to use the technology.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 25, 2026

U.K. lawsuit seeks ban on smartphones in schools to protect children
The risks of children's smartphone use, including sexual exploitation and bullying, are mounting in Britain where some say the government has a responsibility to do more.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 23, 2026

4 things parents should know about screen time
A new report from the AAP digs deeper than simple screen time limits for kids. Here are 4 practical takeaways for families.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 23, 2026

Big Tech is taking on more debt than ever to fund its AI aspirations
Technology companies issued a record $108.7 billion in bonds in the fourth quarter, a proliferation that some analysts say puts the broader economy at risk.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 23, 2026

These technology trends will define 2026 - whether you like them or not
Better health tech. Gambling everywhere. AI's march toward dominance. Here's what to keep an eye out for this year.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 23, 2026

These technology trends will define 2026 — whether you like them or not
Better health tech. Gambling everywhere. AI's march toward dominance. Here's what to keep an eye out for this year.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 22, 2026

TikTok says U.S. spinoff is finalized
After years of U.S.-China negotiations, the divestiture removes the U.S. version of the app from Chinese majority ownership.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 22, 2026

White House shares doctored image portraying arrested church protester in tears
The photo of an attorney arrested after a Minnesota church protest was edited to make it look like she was crying. The White House's X post had been seen roughly 2.5 million times by Thursday afternoon.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 21, 2026

Elon Musk's latest feud is a mudslinging match with a budget airline
The billionaire has been trading online barbs for days with Ryanair in a spat that started over the airline's refusal to install Starlink. Ryanair has been leaning into it.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 21, 2026

White House boasts of a ‘Trump Revolution,' countering fears of job-killing robots
President Donald Trump wants America to lead on artificial intelligence at almost any cost, but he must contend with a skeptical public.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 21, 2026

Trump team touts a coming economic revolution as voters fear job losses
President Donald Trump wants America to lead on artificial intelligence at almost any cost, but he must contend with a skeptical public.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 20, 2026

Tech workers ask their bosses to ‘call the White House' over ICE raids
A public letter signed by hundreds of tech workers said CEOs must "pick up the phone" to press Trump to pull back ICE deployments.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 20, 2026

Tech workers ask their bosses to lobby Trump over ICE crackdowns
A public letter signed by hundreds of tech workers said CEOs must "pick up the phone" to press Trump to pull back ICE deployments.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 20, 2026

They've outsourced the worst parts of their jobs to tech. How you can do it, too.
New to AI? Here are five tips to make you more productive at work.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 19, 2026

Rich people are leaving California, inspired by tech founders' online campaign
Industry leaders long critical of San Francisco have fueled an online campaign against a proposed billionaire tax, prompting some of California's richest to relocate.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 19, 2026

How tech billionaires spurred an exodus from California
Industry leaders long critical of San Francisco have fueled an online campaign against a proposed billionaire tax, prompting some of California's richest to relocate.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 19, 2026

How tech billionaires spurred an exodus of rich people from California
Industry leaders long critical of San Francisco have fueled an online campaign against a proposed billionaire tax, prompting some of California's richest to relocate.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 17, 2026

He stoked ‘deep state' conspiracy theories. Now they're coming back to haunt him.
The MAGA media star's stint as the bureau's deputy director has alienated some of his online followers as he relaunches his podcast career.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 17, 2026

Dan Bongino vilified the FBI, then led it. His audience has questions.
The MAGA media star's stint as the bureau's deputy director has alienated some of his online followers as he relaunches his podcast career.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 17, 2026

Dan Bongino vilified the FBI, then led it. His fan base has questions.
The MAGA media star's stint as the bureau's deputy director has alienated some of his online followers as he relaunches his podcast career.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 17, 2026

These prophets of economic doom are worried about another collapse
The current investment boom is triggering déjà vu for some economists and traders who successfully predicted past economic crashes.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 16, 2026

White House and governors confront electricity's rising costs as data centers expand
A bipartisan proposal discussed at the White House Friday would push tech companies to bankroll power plants as consumer anger over utility bills mounts.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 16, 2026

What a 76-cent average tip reveals about gig work in America
A minimum wage law increased pay for food delivery couriers but people tipped less. Is that a win or a loss for workers?

Washington Post Tech
Jan 15, 2026

Stand-alone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool
The company said it had stopped Grok from undressing people on the X platform. Grok's stand-alone app still does it.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 15, 2026

Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool
The company said it had stopped Grok from undressing people on the X platform. Grok's stand-alone app still does it.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 15, 2026

X to disable Grok tool in some areas after fury over sexualized images
The social media platform X said it was further limiting Grok's image generation tool after outrage over sexualized images and allegations of profiting from the problem.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 15, 2026

ICE and activists clash over doxing and privacy, in court and streets
People opposed to the crackdown on undocumented immigrants are trying to identify individual officers while protecting their own identities. ICE wants to know who they are, too.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 15, 2026

Why your power bill is spiking faster than a nearby data center's
As electricity prices climb, an unusual disconnect is emeging between what regular people pay -- and what data centers pay.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 15, 2026

NASA crew splashes down safely after mission cut short over astronaut's health
Crew-11 was recalled earlier than planned after a crew member had a medical problem warranting care on Earth, cutting short its mission by more than a month.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 14, 2026

Trump imposes novel tariffs tailored to hit foreign sales of high-end chips
The unusual measure targets only AI-enabling chips made abroad by American companies, and it won't be levied on those used domestically.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 13, 2026

Here comes the advertising in AI chatbots
Can you trust AI advice if comes with a promotional pitch for soda?

Washington Post Tech
Jan 13, 2026

Trump seeks to quell rebellion over data centers
The president touted an announcement by Microsoft to be a better neighbor in communities where it has huge AI computer farms.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 13, 2026

Trump seeks to quell data center rebellion
The president touted an announcement by Microsoft to be a better neighbor in communities where it has huge AI computer farms.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 13, 2026

Trump seeks help from Musk's Starlink to break Iran internet blackout
Elon Musk's satellite company has been a key factor in Iran as in Venezuela amid a rapprochement between the billionaire and President Trump.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 13, 2026

Iran blocked Starlink, protesters' lifeline. Trump, Musk say that won't stand.
Elon Musk's satellite company has been a key factor in Iran as in Venezuela amid a rapprochement between the billionaire and President Trump.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 13, 2026

Iran jams Starlink, protesters' lifeline. Trump, Musk say that won't stand.
Elon Musk's satellite company has been a key factor in Iran as in Venezuela amid a rapprochement between the billionaire and President Trump.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 12, 2026

Apple taps Google to power a new Siri and future AI tools
Google's technology provides the "most capable foundation" for Apple's future in AI, the companies said.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 12, 2026

Zuckerberg draws Trump's praise for his choice for Meta president
Meta announced Monday it had tapped Wall Street executive Dina Powell McCormick to be president and vice chairman — a hire that attracted praise from Trump.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 10, 2026

How China and Russia are using Maduro's capture to sway U.S. discourse
Chinese and Russian influence operations have sought to capitalize on the U.S. operation in Venezuela by spreading conspiracy theories, confusion and inflammatory claims, researchers say.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 10, 2026

The race to make AI adorable was on full display at CES
Robots for seniors, AI pals for women, and laptops are embracing the power of cute -- for better or worse.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 09, 2026

Here's the technology you should be excited about for 2026
Our resident gadget nerd sorts out the technology trash (bone-conducting lollipops?) from treasure.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 09, 2026

In unprecedented move, NASA cuts short space mission over astronaut's health
The unnamed crew member is stable aboard the International Space Station, officials said, but needs care on Earth.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 09, 2026

Grok limits image generator after backlash over sexualized AI images
Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot faced backlash for creating images of undressed women and children. The image-generating function will now be available only to paying subscribers.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 09, 2026

Grok limits image generator after backlash over sexualized AI pictures
Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot restricts the service to paid subscribers after outcry over images of undressed women and children. Critics say that is profiting from the problem.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 09, 2026

X responds to outcry over Grok's sexual images by charging users to create them
Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot restricts the service to paid subscribers after outcry over images of undressed women and children. Critics say that is profiting from the problem.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 09, 2026

A new approach to living a good life comes from a most unlikely place
A group of unexpected guides is asking whether digital life has pulled us off course—and whether there's a way back

Washington Post Tech
Jan 09, 2026

See how AI images claiming to reveal Minneapolis ICE agent's face spread confusion
Armchair online detectives keep using artificial intelligence to try to identify people involved in high-profile incidents. It doesn't work.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 08, 2026

Can AI do your job? See the results from hundreds of tests.
Comparing how AI systems and humans did on real work assignments shows how close tools such as ChatGPT are to replacing the need for some workers.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 07, 2026

Google and chatbot start-up Character move to settle teen suicide lawsuits
The companies said in court filings that they aim to settle five lawsuits from families alleging that Character.AI chatbots harmed minors and caused two suicides.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 06, 2026

How (not) to recycle those old gadgets
E-waste can be transformed into essentials if you're willing to think outside the box.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 06, 2026

The best (and weirdest) tech we found at CES 2026
Uber's new robotaxi, a smart toilet that can send health alerts and Samsung's latest gargantuan TV are among the new gadgets thronging Las Vegas for the CES consumer tech show.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 06, 2026

The data center rebellion is here, and it's reshaping the political landscape
Backlash over the proliferation of data centers has entered the national political conversation and could affect voters of all political persuasions in this year's midterm elections.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 06, 2026

X users tell Grok to undress women and girls in photos. It's saying yes.
The site is filling with AI-generated nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children. Owner Elon Musk responded with a laughing emoji.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 04, 2026

Trump amplifies conspiracies on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
Trump shared a video baselessly linking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to conspiracies over brazen political killings in the state this summer.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 04, 2026

Trump amplifies conspiracy theories on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
Trump shared a video baselessly linking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to brazen political killings in the state this summer.

Washington Post Tech
Jan 02, 2026

America's toughest privacy protections have finally kicked in
How to delete your data in one easy step — if, that is, you live in California.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 31, 2025

ICE plans $100 million ‘wartime recruitment' push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires
An internal ICE document shared among immigration officials details plans to use influencers and geo-targeted ads to rapidly hire thousands of deportation officers.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 31, 2025

A company is trying to unlock a key to aging, in a long-overlooked body part
A biotech start-up says the ovaries may hold clues to aging — a finding that could reshape IVF while opening a frontier in women's health.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 31, 2025

GPS is key to the global economy. It's also surprisingly easy to attack.
Global Positioning System jamming is on the rise, highlighting risks to the U.S. economy from financial systems to civilian airline traffic.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 31, 2025

Our personal data is all over the dark web. Here's what you can do.
Got a message saying your data wound up somewhere it shouldn't be? You're not alone.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 31, 2025

These companies say AI is key to their four-day workweeks
Some companies are giving workers back more time as artificial intelligence takes over more tasks.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 30, 2025

The best and worst technologies of 2025
Your Elon Musk-free guide to actually good things that happened in technology in 2025.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 30, 2025

I ran a chatbot fight club for a year. Here's what won.
When I want help from AI, ChatGPT is no longer my default first stop.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 30, 2025

ChatGPT is overrated. Here's what to use instead.
When I want help from AI, ChatGPT is no longer my default first stop.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 29, 2025

ChatGPT's year-end review knows way too much. How to fix your privacy settings.
A clickable guide to fixing the complicated privacy settings for ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and Meta AI.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 29, 2025

How Vance brokered a truce between Trump and Musk
As Trump's first year in office comes to a close, both he and his Trump world allies have learned hard lessons about Musk's unusual influence.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 28, 2025

Giving a kid a phone before this age can be especially harmful, research suggests
A wave of new studies is shedding light on the risks of early smartphone access and heavy screen use for adolescent mental health and development.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 28, 2025

This is your teen's brain on phones and social media, according to science
A wave of new studies is shedding light on the risks of early smartphone access and heavy screen use for adolescent mental health and development.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 26, 2025

Leaked documents show Instagram's plan to win back teens
Instagram has pursued a yearslong strategy to win teens back to the app after its critics said the platform wasn't safe for them, documents obtained by The Post show.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 26, 2025

Inside Instagram's all-out battle to win the nation's teens
Instagram has pursued a yearslong strategy to win teens back to the app after its critics said the platform wasn't safe for them, documents obtained by The Post show.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 25, 2025

AI spending frenzy reaches India, sparking enthusiasm and concern
Amazon, Microsoft and Google have pledged a combined $67.5 billion in Indian investments since October. Eighty percent of those commitments came this month.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 25, 2025

When robot taxis get stuck, a secret army of humans comes to the rescue
Waymo robotaxis get stranded when a passenger leaves the door open. Tow truck operators can get paid $22 to close a door and set them free again.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 24, 2025

Europe condemns U.S. move to bar individuals over tech monitoring
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the State Department would bar several Europeans for their actions in monitoring the internet, which he characterized as censorship.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 23, 2025

FCC bans new DJI Chinese drones, citing national security
The FCC has banned the sale of new models of foreign drones, including market-leading Chinese DJI drones, citing national security concerns.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 23, 2025

Start 2026 by paying less for your phone, internet and other services
Take time this holiday season to make sure you aren't overpaying for important services.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 23, 2025

‘It's a war': Inside ICE's media machine
Thousands of internal ICE messages show how its public affairs team has coordinated with the White House to satisfy Trump administration demands for viral arrest videos

Washington Post Tech
Dec 23, 2025

We read thousands of internal ICE chats. They show how officials make raids go viral
Thousands of internal ICE messages show how its public affairs team has coordinated with the White House to satisfy Trump administration demands for viral arrest videos

Washington Post Tech
Dec 23, 2025

Want to be closer to your grandkids? Try texting more
These tips and tricks can help grandparents forge closer relationships with their grandkids by embracing the technology they already live and breathe: text messages.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 23, 2025

Want to be closer to your grandkids? Try texting more.
These tips and tricks can help grandparents forge closer relationships with their grandkids by embracing the technology they already live and breathe: text messages.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 22, 2025

They survived a Cybertruck crash. An inferno led to a race against time.
In at least a dozen cases since 2019, people have struggled to access or exit Teslas during life-threatening emergencies, fueling lawsuits alleging the company's futuristic features have caused injuries and deaths.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 22, 2025

Your chatbot keeps a file on you. Here's how to delete it.
A clickable guide to fixing the complicated privacy settings from ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and Meta AI.

Washington Post Tech
Dec 19, 2025

Court restores Elon Musk's disputed $56 billion Tesla payday
Delaware Supreme Court reinstates Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, reversing a lower court's decision

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