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Washington Post Tech
Oct 30, 2024

Elon Musk says X users fight falsehoods. The falsehoods are winning.
X's crowdsourced fact-checking program, Community Notes, has been hailed as a bold idea for social media. Research shows it's failing at a crucial moment.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 29, 2024

You can now get Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1, but you may not want it
Apple's AI still doesn't do much — and sometimes acts quite dumb. We tested the new features in iOS 18.1 to find out what works well and still needs work.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 29, 2024

The AI boom may unleash a global surge in electronic waste
Most e-waste is never recycled. Data center upgrades for artificial intelligence projects could significantly add to the problem, researchers say.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 29, 2024

On Elon Musk's X, Republicans go viral as Democrats disappear
Republicans are posting more, getting followed more and much more likely to go viral now that the world's richest Trump supporter is running the show.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 29, 2024

Army of bots promotes petrostate hosting global climate talks
At least 1,800 fake accounts on the social media platform X are praising Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas producer, according to an analysis shared with The Washington Post.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 28, 2024

Apple Intelligence is finally here, but you may not even want it
Apple's AI still doesn't do much — and sometimes acts quite dumb. We tested the new features in iOS 18.1 to find out what works well and still needs work.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 28, 2024

Apple Intelligence is here on iOS 18.1, but you may not even want it
Apple's AI still doesn't do much — and sometimes acts quite dumb. We tested the new features in iOS 18.1 to find out what works well and still needs work.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 28, 2024

Meet the ‘super users' who tap AI to get ahead at work
Workers say using AI tools like ChatGPT every day supercharges their efforts and saves them time on the job.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 27, 2024

Elon Musk claims student visa permitted him to work in U.S.
Musk denied working in the United States illegally, following a Washington Post report and comments from President Joe Biden on his immigration path.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 27, 2024

Could the Trump-Musk bromance force a NASA pivot to Mars?
The tightening relationship between Donald Trump and Space X CEO Elon Musk has caught the attention of space policy analysts wondering about U.S. aspirations to get to Mars.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 27, 2024

We're all getting too many political texts. It's not too late to fight back.
Billions of political text messages have been sent this year, and many want them gone. These tips can help.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 26, 2024

The new dark money: How influencers get paid big bucks to court your vote
Campaigns and PACs are funneling record funds into social media firms that work with creators. But these influencers operate in a regulatory vacuum.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 25, 2024

China sought to hack Trump and Harris campaign phones, officials say
The candidates' and their staffs were targeted by a Chinese attack on communications, but it was not immediately clear if attempts were successful.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 25, 2024

The Campaign Moment: The Elon Musk effect
A pro-Trump super PAC, America PAC, is getting a lot of attention because of its celebrity founder: Elon Musk. The richest man in the world has become increasingly central to former president Donald Trump's campaign.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 25, 2024

The Elon Musk effect
A pro-Trump super PAC, America PAC, is getting a lot of attention because of its celebrity founder: Elon Musk. The richest man in the world has become increasingly central to former president Donald Trump's campaign.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 25, 2024

China sought to hack Trump, Vance and campaign phones, officials say
The Harris-Walz campaign was also targeted by a Chinese attack on the candidates' communications, but it was not immediately clear if attempts were successful.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 25, 2024

Kids can now report unwanted nude photos to Apple. Is it a good idea?
Most technology companies have added children's safety features -- but they're often poorly designed and ineffective.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 24, 2024

Her teenage son killed himself after talking to a chatbot. Now she's suing.
The teen was influenced to "come home" by a personalized chatbot developed by Character.AI that lacked sufficient guardrails, the suit claims.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 24, 2024

Grieving One Direction fans return to where they last met — online
Liam Payne's death brought on real grief for Gen Z fans. The only ones who understand how they process it -- sometimes with dark humor -- are fellow Directioners.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 24, 2024

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite business is set to boom if Trump wins
The cutting-edge satellite system stands to gain billions of dollars more in contracts and subsidies as Trump favors space investment.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 24, 2024

White House orders Pentagon and intel agencies to increase use of AI
The Biden administration will use a national security memo to direct agencies to embrace artificial intelligence, as the United States competes with China.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 24, 2024

White House will order Pentagon and intel agencies to increase use of AI
The Biden administration will use a national security memo to direct agencies to embrace artificial intelligence, as the United States competes with China.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 24, 2024

How soon will we have flying taxis? What to know after the FAA ruling.
For the first time in decades, the Federal Aviation Administration recognized a new category of aircraft, an electric vehicle that can take off and land vertically.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 23, 2024

Her billionaire marriage broke up. Her VP campaign fizzled. Now she's a Trump-world star.
With a massive divorce settlement from Google's Sergey Brin, the former Democrat is remaking herself as a pro-Trump ‘Make America Healthy Again' wellness guru.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 23, 2024

Nicole Shanahan's astonishing journey from tech royalty to rising MAGA star
With a massive divorce settlement from Google's Sergey Brin, the former Democrat is remaking herself as a pro-Trump ‘Make America Healthy Again' wellness guru.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 22, 2024

Elon Musk sued by ‘Blade Runner 2049' producers over look-alike image
Alcon Entertainment alleges that Musk and Tesla made an AI image for their robotaxi unveiling that's based on "Blade Runner 2049."

Washington Post Tech
Oct 22, 2024

This podcast was made by humans
New AI audio technology allows anyone to duplicate a human voice and create a podcast in minutes. Is it as good as the real thing?

Washington Post Tech
Oct 22, 2024

Twitch apologizes after some users in Israel, Gaza barred from making accounts
A Twitch spokesperson said the platform disabled some sign-ups in Israel and the Palestinian territories after Oct. 7, 2023, in a bid to stop the spread of violent imagery.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 22, 2024

Meta suspends accounts tracking Trump, Bezos jets, echoing Elon Musk's X
Instagram and Threads blocked accounts sharing public data on Mark Zuckerberg's and Donald Trump's private planes. A similar move on X stirred up a free-speech firestorm.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 22, 2024

More than 10,500 actors, musicians and authors protest tech's AI data grab
Radiohead's Thom Yorke, actress Julianne Moore and novelist Kazuo Ishiguro joined creatives protesting use of their work to train algorithms without consent.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 22, 2024

Hate extra fees on your internet bill? The government wants to know.
Hundreds of people have griped to the FCC about data caps on home internet service. Here's why they persist, and how to have your say.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 22, 2024

More than 10,500 actors, musicians, authors protest tech's AI data grab
Radiohead's Thom Yorke, actress Julianne Moore and novelist Kazuo Ishiguro joined creatives protesting use of their work to train algorithms without consent.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 22, 2024

Misinformation is everywhere this election. Can you tell what's real?
How good are your defenses against election misinformation? Test your instincts to see how you compare to other Post readers.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 21, 2024

For years, Harris fought online abuse against women. Now she is a target.
Vice President Kamala Harris has long backed initiatives to fight online abuse against women. Now, activists hope she will do it in the White House.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 20, 2024

Inside the Harris campaign's blitz to win back Silicon Valley
Key members of Kamala Harris's inner circle are deploying across the country for fundraisers, private meetings and meals as part of an aggressive charm offensive to win back the support of the tech industry leaders who say they felt burned by President Joe Biden.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 19, 2024

Billions in election bets are raising the stakes in the presidential race
In the final sprint to Election Day, dollars and eyeballs are flocking to prediction markets that offer ever-changing odds of Trump or Harris winning the race.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 19, 2024

Billions in election bets raise the stakes of the presidential race
In the final sprint to Election Day, dollars and eyeballs are flocking to prediction markets that offer ever-changing odds of Trump or Harris winning the race.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 18, 2024

Crashes involving Tesla's Full Self-Driving prompt new federal probe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the driver-assistance system available in more than 2 million vehicles.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 18, 2024

Hurricane misinformation is just one piece of America's rumor habit
Most people don't intend to spread false online rumors, but we all do it -- and we all can play a role in stopping it.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 18, 2024

Regulators open new probe of Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving' after crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the driver-assistance system available in more than 2 million vehicles.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 17, 2024

FBI arrests Alabama man in hack of SEC's X account that caused bitcoin price spike
Hackers took control of the account and posted a message saying the agency had approved bitcoin exchange-traded funds for listing on national exchanges.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 17, 2024

Instagram addresses ‘sextortion' as teen safety troubles increase
Scammers are targeting teens by obtaining their intimate photos. Instagram added some features to combat it.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 17, 2024

Instagram addresses ‘sextortion' as teen safety troubles mount
Scammers are targeting teens by getting hold of their intimate photos. Instagram added some features to combat it.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 16, 2024

Raytheon to pay $950 million to settle fraud, Qatar bribery charges
The Justice Department announced the defense contractor has agreed to three years of independent monitoring after violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 16, 2024

U.S. charges Sudanese men with running powerful cyberattack-for-hire gang
The U.S. government says two brothers targeted big U.S. corporations, a hospital and an Israeli defense system in a mostly ideologically driven operation.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 16, 2024

Amazon doubles down on nuclear energy with deal for small reactors
The cloud computing and retail giant signed a deal to buy electricity generated by small modular reactors.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 16, 2024

AI is spawning a flood of fake Trump and Harris voices. Here's how to tell what's real.
AI has made it extraordinarily simple to copy someone's voice — allowing thousands of audio impersonations, known as "deepfakes," to flood the internet.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 16, 2024

Everything we know about ‘shadowbans' on social media
Call it a "shadowban" or "algorithmic suppression," but companies are tight-lipped about what gets blocked from algorithmic feeds.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 16, 2024

Don't say ‘vote': How Instagram hides your political posts
Our tech columnist investigates how Meta's Instagram, Facebook and Threads suppress content related to the election. Even discussing how to vote isn't safe.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 15, 2024

Five ways to stop companies from using your data in new ways
And why the backlash to Meta AI, LinkedIn and PayPal's new advertising business is a healthy thing.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 15, 2024

Inside Elon Musk's plan to trigger a ‘red wave' for Trump
Billionaire Elon Musk's super PAC is using an old-school strategy heavy on door-knocking and mail shots — but his erratic management style has caused problems.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 14, 2024

Whitmer apologizes after Catholics say Doritos video mocked Communion
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized for putting a chip on the extended tongue of an influencer in a video that a Catholic organization called a mockery of Communion.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 13, 2024

This threat hunter chases U.S. foes exploiting AI to sway the election
OpenAI's Ben Nimmo is being relied on to ferret out foreign adversaries who are using ChatGPT to spread election-related misinformation and stoke chaos.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 12, 2024

Can an icy Jupiter moon sustain life? NASA's biggest space probe will investigate.
NASA is set to launch a jumbo spacecraft, Europa Clipper, to see if an icy moon of Jupiter has the characteristics of a habitable world.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 12, 2024

Helene's aftermath opens new chance — and controversy — for Musk's Starlink
Politics and technology play into the question of whether billionaire's satellite internet should get a boost in flood-ravaged North Carolina.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 12, 2024

A utility promised to stop burning coal. Then Google and Meta came to town.
Google and Meta targeted Omaha as a digital frontier. But their plans to push the energy transition forward there are not working out. A coal plant is filling the void.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 11, 2024

White House forms emergency team to deal with China espionage hack
The serious breach of telecommunications companies has affected "probably now about 10 or 12" firms, two people familiar with the investigation said.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 11, 2024

TikTok knew depth of app's risks to children, court document alleges
Internal communications of app employees were revealed in a version of a state lawsuit where redacted portions were visible.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 11, 2024

TikTok knew app posed mental health risks for children, lawsuit alleges
Internal communications of app employees were revealed in a version of a state lawsuit where redacted portions were visible.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 11, 2024

Listen to the most cringe music ever made
Or maybe technology-themed songs like a "Hamilton"-inspired musical about software are so earnest that they're great?

Washington Post Tech
Oct 11, 2024

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's Cybercab with vague production timeline
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company's robotaxi will "probably" be in production before 2027 — and predicts it will cost less than $30,000.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 11, 2024

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's Cybercab with elusive production timeline
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company's robotaxi will "probably" be in production before 2027 — and predicts it will cost less than $30,000.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 10, 2024

China intensifies efforts to influence 2024 election, focusing on local politicians
China is increasingly targeting down-ballot races in America, spreading divisive and antisemitic claims about politicians on the social media platform X.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 10, 2024

A firehose of antisemitic disinformation from China is pointing at two Republican legislators
China is increasingly targeting down-ballot races in America, spreading divisive and antisemitic claims about politicians on the social media platform X.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 10, 2024

How China is using antisemitic conspiracies to influence down-ballot races
China is increasingly targeting down-ballot races in America, spreading divisive and antisemitic claims about politicians on the social media platform X.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 10, 2024

When storms knock out cell service, satellites can help keep you connected
A growing number of smartphones can send messages to space when disaster strikes.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 10, 2024

7 times Elon Musk's predictions about Tesla's self-driving cars fell short
Elon Musk can't stop promising a fully autonomous Tesla. How close is he?

Washington Post Tech
Oct 10, 2024

Elon Musk promised a robotaxi again. Will he deliver this time?
Elon Musk can't stop promising a fully autonomous Tesla. How close is he?

Washington Post Tech
Oct 09, 2024

Amazon to expand prescription delivery to 20 additional cities
The company is working to get drugs on doorsteps in less than 24 hours by building pharmacies in existing same-day delivery facilities.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 09, 2024

Russia bans Discord chat program, to the chagrin of its military users
The ban has also renewed a wider debate about how Russia's bureaucratic machine keeps frustrating the military effort.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 09, 2024

As International Space Station ages, air leaks from Russian section
In late September, the inspector general identified 588 replacement parts that were operating beyond their planned operational lifetimes.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 09, 2024

Gearing up to go overseas? Don't forget your eSIM.
Your carrier would love to charge you for using your phone overseas, but traveling with an eSIM can be much cheaper.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 08, 2024

Justice Department weighs fixes for Google search monopoly
A Washington court is mulling remedies after a landmark decision that Google's search engine is an illegal monopoly.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 08, 2024

Justice Dept. sees Google breakup as a possible remedy in antitrust case
A Washington court is mulling remedies after a landmark decision that Google's search engine is an illegal monopoly.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 08, 2024

Bitcoin's inventor is a mystery. An HBO filmmaker thinks he found him.
The HBO documentary explores the mystery of bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and suggests Peter Todd as a potential candidate.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 08, 2024

Meta ‘Supreme Court' expands with European center to handle TikTok, YouTube cases
The Oversight Board, which is funded by Meta, is spinning off a new appeals center to handle content disputes from European social media users users.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 08, 2024

Can police search your phone? Here are your legal rights.
Police generally need a warrant to search your phone. The details, though, are a legal and practical minefield.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 08, 2024

TikTok privacy settings to change now
The social media app is all about your personal data, likes and habits. Here's how to limit what it gathers.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 08, 2024

States sue TikTok, saying its addictive features hook children
States accuse TikTok of using addictive features that harm children.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 08, 2024

Officials face antisemitic attacks over Hurricane Helene response
Report finds Elon Musk's platform is fueling falsehoods and conspiracy theories that risk undermining rescue efforts — and preparations for Hurricane Milton.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 07, 2024

U.S. judge orders sweeping changes to Google's Android app store
A U.S. judge ordered Google to open its Android app store to competition, following a jury verdict that the company broke monopoly laws.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 07, 2024

The new podcast craze is two AIs talking about anything you want
Google's NotebookLM turns documents you upload into an AI-generated ‘deep dive' podcast. Should you trust it?

Washington Post Tech
Oct 07, 2024

Democrats dominate spending on political ads - except on Elon Musk's X
Campaign spending data shows that Republican ad dollars rule on the platform formerly known as Twitter, the opposite of the largest platforms.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 07, 2024

No time to read? Google's new AI will turn anything into a podcast
Google's NotebookLM turns documents you upload into an AI-generated ‘deep dive' podcast. Should you trust it?

Washington Post Tech
Oct 07, 2024

No time to read? Google's new AI will turn anything into a podcast.
Google's NotebookLM turns documents you upload into an AI-generated ‘deep dive' podcast. Should you trust it?

Washington Post Tech
Oct 06, 2024

China hacked major U.S. telecom firms in apparent counterspy operation
AT&T, Verizon and Lumen are among the companies breached by Chinese hackers in a sophisticated intrusion by the group dubbed Salt Typhoon, officials say.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 06, 2024

Payment apps are soaring in popularity. Here's what you need to know.
State laws regulating how payment apps protect stored funds vary, creating a confusing patchwork that's compounded by customer service challenges.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 05, 2024

Helene response hampered by misinformation, conspiracy theories
Misinformation is adding to the chaos and confusion in many storm-battered communities. Social media platforms such as X have allowed the falsehoods to spread.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 05, 2024

Fighting back against data centers, one small town at a time
As the tech industry pushes to build more giant facilities to power AI and the digital world, some communities are trying to block the projects — and winning.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 05, 2024

Fighting back data centers, one small town at a time
As the tech industry pushes to build more giant facilities to power AI and the digital world, some communities are trying to block the projects — and winning.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 04, 2024

He's spying on one street corner's musical tastes. It's all for fun.
A phone running Shazam is identifying 150 songs a day being playing around one San Francisco plaza.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 04, 2024

Meta unveils AI video models, as tech giants race to produce Hollywood-style clips
Meta says Movie Gen will enable users to create videos, edit existing clips, and create a video with a person's image.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 04, 2024

Inside the bro-ification of Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg has remade his image from a dorky, democracy-destroying CEO into a cool, athletic AI visionary in the eyes of Silicon Valley tech founders.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 03, 2024

Heat wave do's and don'ts for your phone
Don't stick your phone in the fridge. Do sign up for emergency text alerts.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 03, 2024

Three Mile Island owner seeks taxpayer backing for Microsoft AI deal
The Department of Energy is weighing a $1.6 billion loan guarantee for a plan to reopen the Three Mile Island nuclear plant with Microsoft as its sole customer.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 03, 2024

Black women say dating apps like Hinge are biased. Now some are testing it.
Are dating apps biased? After an experiment went viral on TikTok, Black women are changing their racial data on dating apps like Hinge to find better matches.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 02, 2024

OpenAI gets $6.6 billion in new funding, valuing company at $157 billion
The maker of ChatGPT announced it received $6.6 billion in new funding, valuing the company at $157 billion — one of the most valuable start-ups ever.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 02, 2024

AI assistants are blabbing our embarrassing work secrets
Workplace AI tools can do tasks by themselves. Getting them to stop is the problem.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 01, 2024

FTC can proceed with its antitrust claims against Amazon, judge rules
The order hands agency chair Lina Khan a preliminary win in her legal campaign to rein in the power of Big Tech companies.

Washington Post Tech
Oct 01, 2024

OpenAI wants all your apps to talk in its expressive AI voices
OpenAI will let businesses use the latest voice technology in ChatGPT inside their own products, potentially expanding the number of people who interact with AI.

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