Category: Computers and the Internet

Ramesh Balwani, No. 2 Theranos Executive, Is Sentenced for Fraud

The New York Times – Business:
Ramesh Balwani, the former chief operating officer of the failed blood testing start-up, was convicted of 12 counts of fraud in July.
Indiana Sues TikTok for Security and Child Safety Violations

The New York Times – Business:
The lawsuits are the first by an American state against TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, in a sign of mounting legal pressure.
Why Losing to Meta in Court Could Still Be a Win for Antitrust Regulators

The New York Times – Business:
As the Federal Trade Commission prepares to face off in court against Meta over a V.R. start-up deal, the agency is testing a novel argument as part of a strategy to push antitrust law.
Twitter’s Rivals, Including Meta, Try to Capitalize on Musk-Induced Chaos

The New York Times – Business:
New start-ups and other social platforms sense opportunity as Twitter grapples with changes from Elon Musk, its new owner.
Oversight Board Criticizes Meta for Preferential Treatment

The New York Times – Business:
Influential and powerful users on Facebook and Instagram receive “unequal treatment,” an internal report said.
Two Women Sue Apple Over AirTag Stalking

The New York Times – Business:
One woman found an AirTag tracking device in the wheel well of her car and a second woman found an AirTag in her child’s backpack, the lawsuit said.
Oversight Board Criticizes Meta for Preferential Treatment

The New York Times – Business:
Influential and powerful users on Facebook and Instagram receive “unequal treatment,” an internal report said.
Computer Science Students Face a Shrinking Big Tech Job Market

The New York Times – Business:
A new reality is setting in for students and recent graduates who spent years honing themselves for careers at the largest tech companies.
Inside the Face-Off Between Russia and a Small Internet Access Firm

The New York Times – Business:
The cat-and-mouse experience of Proton, a Swiss company, shows what it’s like to be targeted by Russian censors — and what it takes to fight back.
Are You Applying for Tech Jobs or Internships? We Want to Hear About It.

The New York Times – Business:
Layoffs and hiring freezes at companies like Amazon and Meta are changing the job market for recent grads and college students. Tell us about your experiences.
Are You Applying for Tech Jobs or Internships? We Want to Hear About It.

The New York Times – Business:
Layoffs and hiring freezes at companies like Amazon and Meta are changing the job market for recent grads and college students. Tell us about your experiences.
The Brilliance and Weirdness of ChatGPT

The New York Times – Business:
A new chatbot from OpenAI is inspiring awe, fear, stunts and attempts to circumvent its guardrails.