Category: Computers and the Internet

Why the Courts Struggle to Tame Big Tech

The New York Times – Business:
After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where technology is racing ahead.
Missouri Voters Appear to Recall City Councilman Over Data Center Support

The New York Times – Business:
Initial results showed that residents of Independence, Mo., voted overwhelmingly to recall an official who backed billions of dollars in tax breaks for a data center.
FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Advertising Practices

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Regulators say the e-commerce giant forced more than a million advertisers to pay more than they should have. The company denies the claims.
Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Given access to email, A.I. agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them.
Help Wanted: ‘Forward-Deployed’ Humans for the A.I. Era

The New York Times – Business:
Start-ups are using the military-derived term to glorify customer-facing work as clients seek people to help set up artificial intelligence tools.
As Meta Enters Its Zombie Era, Every Blow Counts

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Meta’s settlement is far from perfect, but it’s better than nothing.
Benjamin Rosen, Who Brought Venture Capital to Tech, Dies at 93

The New York Times – Business:
An advocate for Apple on Wall Street, he was also a founding investor in early personal computing firms like Lotus and Compaq, where he served as chairman.
“Anxious Generation” Author Jonathan Haidt on the Meta Settlement

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In “The Anxious Generation,” he laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree.
Did Meta’s Big Settlement Actually Help It?

The New York Times – Business:
The tech giant’s landmark deal with states over teen use of social media may cost the company less than expected. It may hurt rivals more.
Prediction Markets and States Clashed, Setting Off a Furious Political Battle

The New York Times – Business:
A legal dispute over the future of Kalshi, Polymarket and others has drawn in the Trump administration, the president’s son and nearly every state attorney general.
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

The New York Times – Business:
The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
SpaceX to Spend $100 Billion on New Spaceport in Louisiana

The New York Times – Business:
It would be the rocket company’s second private launch site after Starbase, its headquarters in South Texas.