Category: Computers and the Internet

Airlines and F.A.A. Try to Head Off Summer Travel Meltdowns

Having angered travelers and lawmakers, airline executives and aviation officials said they were reducing flights, hiring staff and making other changes to avoid disruptions this summer.
China Escalates U.S. Tech War With Micron Ban

A Chinese government block on Micron Technology’s memory chips marks how far apart the two economic powers are drifting on tech policy.
Google’s Photo App Still Can’t Find Gorillas. And Neither Can Apple’s.

Eight years after a controversy over Black people being mislabeled as gorillas by image analysis software — and despite big advances in computer vision — tech giants still fear repeating the mistake.
Silicon Valley Chosen for $4 Billion Chip Research Center

Anticipating federal subsidies, Applied Materials said it planned to invest up to $4 billion in the semiconductor project in Sunnyvale, Calif.
Meta Fined $1.3 Billion for Violating E.U. Data Privacy Rules

The Facebook owner said it would appeal an order to stop sending data about European Union users to the United States.
China Bans Some Chip Sales of Micron, the US Company

Many analysts see the move as retaliation for Washington’s efforts to cut off China’s access to high-end chips.
The E-Sports World’s Future Is Uncertain as Growth Stalls

At least two organizations in America’s most prominent league for professional video game players are selling their teams, underscoring the industry’s uncertain future.
Twitter Accuses Microsoft of Improperly Using Its Data

In a letter to Microsoft’s chief executive, Satya Nadella, Twitter said the tech giant had violated a data agreement.
Extremism Finds Fertile Ground in Chat Rooms for Gamers

In the past year, about half the people who played online multiplayer games in the world’s major gaming markets encountered extremist statements, a new study found.
TikTok and Free Speech Groups Appear Poised for Legal Fight Over Montana Ban

Under the law, TikTok would be fined for operating the app, and Google and Apple would be fined for allowing people to download TikTok through their app stores.
OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT App for the iPhone

OpenAI is aiming to build on the popularity of its chatbot with a smartphone app that responds to voice prompts.
Extremism Finds Fertile Ground in Chat Rooms for Gamers

In the past year, about half the people who played online multiplayer games in the world’s major gaming markets encountered extremist statements, a new study found.