Category: Computers and the Internet

Cerebras, A.I. Chip Maker, Rises 89% in Market Debut

The New York Times – Business:
Cerebras, a Silicon Valley maker of artificial intelligence chips, began trading on the stock market on Thursday, as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic also take steps to go public.
Perfect Timing, Big Payouts: Insider Trading Red Flags Emerge on Polymarket

The New York Times – Business:
Dozens of long-shot bets on Polymarket, from the war with Iran to the cryptocurrency market, have defied the odds, according to a New York Times examination.
Tired of Hacked Passwords? Help Is on the Way.

The New York Times – Business:
Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of logging in continue to take off.
EBay, the Old-School E-Commerce Site, Finds Its Place in Modern Retail

The New York Times – Business:
The online marketplace has remade itself by focusing on collectibles and other high-end goods — and attracted an unwelcome takeover bid from GameStop.
YouTube Plays Matchmaker for Sponsors and Stars

The New York Times – Business:
The company is trying to help streaming influencers, who are increasingly being wooed by competitors like Netflix and TikTok.
Why Your Life Is Now on Subscriptions

The New York Times – Business:
As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.
Meta’s Embrace of A.I. Is Making Its Employees Miserable

The New York Times – Business:
As it adapts to the artificial intelligence era, the company is pushing many of its 78,000 workers to use the technology, and preparing to lay some of them off.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans $55 Billion Investment to Make A.I. Chips

The New York Times – Business:
The rocket company’s new semiconductor factory, called Terafab, is part of the billionaire’s increasing efforts to dominate artificial intelligence.
GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen Baffles Fans With eBay Bid

The New York Times – Business:
Investors questioned Ryan Cohen’s latest gambit after he gave an evasive CNBC interview and a once-loyal supporter sold his GameStop shares.
Coinbase Lays Off 14% of Employees as A.I. Changes Work

The New York Times – Business:
The largest U.S. crypto exchange said it was cutting jobs because of cryptocurrency market volatility and to “optimize” for the artificial intelligence era.
What Was Discussed at Google’s White House Meeting About A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
The technology giant met with administration officials last week to address a growing concern in Washington: insufficient computing power for artificial intelligence.
Jeeves and Ask.com Shut Down After Almost 30 Years

The New York Times – Business:
The pioneering search engine shut down on May 1, after nearly 30 years in operation.