Category: Computers and the Internet

Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

The New York Times – Business:
Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.
Palantir Is Making a French Chore Coat. Yes, That Palantir.

The New York Times – Business:
The data analysis company is selling a version of the jacket that it says will show its commitment to “re-industrializing America.”
Uber Expands to Hotel Bookings With Expedia Partnership

The New York Times – Business:
In partnership with Expedia, the ride-booking, food-delivering, package-transporting service takes another step toward becoming a super app.
Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe

The New York Times – Business:
European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a user’s self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online safety law.
Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe

The New York Times – Business:
European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a user’s self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online safety law.
What Elon Musk’s Clash With Sam Altman of OpenAI Is Really About

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Musk’s lawsuit against Mr. Altman and OpenAI makes the case that all-encompassing greed is Silicon Valley’s defining feature.
Supreme Court Wrangles With Police Use of Cell Location Data to Find Suspects

The New York Times – Business:
Geofence searches allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes.
Oprah Winfrey Moves Her Podcast (and Books and Products) to Amazon

The New York Times – Business:
The multiyear deal with Ms. Winfrey signifies the tech giant’s growing ambitions in video podcasts.
A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive

The New York Times – Business:
Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.
In Wine Country, Sales Are Down and Fraud is Rampant

The New York Times – Business:
The industry’s murky supply chain has long attracted scammers and con artists. In the words of one expert, “Wine and fraud go hand in hand.”
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.
How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses

The New York Times – Business:
The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.