Category: Computers and the Internet

India Built the World’s Back Office. A.I. Is Starting to Shrink It.

The New York Times – Business:
Artificial intelligence promises to automate the white-collar work that made India a tech powerhouse. The country is racing to adapt before it’s too late.
Block Cuts 40% of Its Work Force Because of Its Embrace of A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
About 4,000 workers will lose their jobs as the payments company does more work with new artificial intelligence tools, its top executive said.
Wayve, an A.I. Driverless Car Start-Up in Europe, Raises $1.2 Billion

The New York Times – Business:
The London-based company is building a system that uses artificial intelligence to power autonomous vehicles.
Senator Blumenthal Opens Inquiry Into Iran Transactions on Binance

The New York Times – Business:
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.
More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds

The New York Times – Business:
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teens think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”
The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored

The New York Times – Business:
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
Binance Pledged to Crack Down on Crime. Its Employees Found Potential Violations.

The New York Times – Business:
Internal Binance investigators traced $1.7 billion that flowed from accounts on the exchange to entities linked to Iran, according to company records and other documents.
‘A.I. Literacy’ Is Trending in Schools. Here’s Why.

The New York Times – Business:
Artificial intelligence companies are urging teachers to prepare students for an “A.I.-driven future.” What that means varies from school to school.
‘A.I. Literacy’ Is the New Drivers’ Ed at This Newark School

The New York Times – Business:
Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive artificial intelligence, rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots.
What Do A.I. Chatbots Discuss Among Themselves? We Sent One to Find Out.

The New York Times – Business:
We interviewed our bot about what it learned on Moltbook, the A.I.-only social network.
Uber Taking Steps to Expand Number of EV Chargers Near Its Drivers

The New York Times – Business:
The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.
How ICE Is Pushing Tech Companies to Identify Protesters

The New York Times – Business:
The DHS is flooding social media companies with administrative subpoenas to identify accounts that are protesting ICE. Social media companies have pushed back but are largely complying. Our tech reporter, Sheera Frenkel, explains.