Category: Computers and the Internet

F.T.C. Sues to Block Microsoft’s $69 Billion Acquisition of Activision

The New York Times – Business:
The move by the commission signals an aggressive stance by federal regulators to thwart the expansion of the tech industry’s biggest companies.
From the DealBook Summit: Leaders Look Into the Future

The New York Times – Business:
Groundbreakers at the conference were asked what’s coming next for the brain, climate, medicine, labor, security and business.
How Is Everyone Making Those AI Selfies?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Images generated with Lensa AI are all over social media, but at what cost?
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.