Category: Computers and the Internet

China Says Chatbots Must Toe the Party Line

The Communist Party outlined draft rules that would set guardrails on the rapidly growing industry of services like ChatGPT.
The Crypto Detectives Are Cleaning Up

Early adopters thought cryptocurrencies would be free from prying eyes. But tracking the flow of funds has become a big business.
Lyft Will Lay Off About 1,200 People as It Looks to Cut Costs

The cuts come as the company tries to lower prices and remain competitive with Uber, its larger rival.
Twitter Removes ‘Government-Funded’ Labels From NPR and Other Media Accounts

NPR and public broadcasters in Canada, Australia and New Zealand had criticized the label as misleading. The CBC and NPR have suspended the use of their Twitter accounts in protest.
Twitter Begins Removing Blue Check Marks From Verified Accounts

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media service, has begun to charge a subscription fee for the verification symbol.
How to Claim Your Share of Facebook’s $725 Million Privacy Settlement

Anyone who had a U.S. Facebook account between May 2007 and December 2022 is eligible to apply, though payouts are likely to be small.
An AI Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World

A track like “Heart on My Sleeve,” which went viral before being taken down by streaming services this week, may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay.
The Future of Social Media Is a Lot Less Social

Facebook, TikTok and Twitter seem to be increasingly connecting users with brands and influencers. To restore a sense of community, some users are trying smaller social networks.
A Tech Industry Pioneer Sees a Way for the U.S. to Lead in Advanced Chips

Ivan Sutherland played a key role in foundational computer technologies. Now he sees a path for America to claim the mantle in “superconducting” chips.
Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping to Teach Big A.I. Systems

The internet site has long been a forum for discussion on a huge variety of topics, and companies like Google and OpenAI have been using it in their A.I. projects.
Apple Opens First Store in India, a Promising Frontier for the Tech Giant

Tim Cook, the chief executive of the iPhone maker, visited Mumbai to inaugurate the store. Apple is pushing to grow its market share in India, as well as shift some production there.
Dominion Voting Systems: What to Know About the Company Suing Fox

Dominion, which is owned by a New York private equity firm, has accused the news network of spreading false narratives about its election technology.