Category: Computers and the Internet

Is Waymo Friend or Foe to Uber?

The fast expansion of Waymo’s driverless car service is growing competition for Uber. The companies are also partners.
How a Sale of TikTok Would Work and Who Might Buy It

A new law says TikTok must be sold to a non-Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States. President Trump has thrown out a lot of options for a potential sale.
Buffalo Bills Fans Have It Tough, Especially in Antarctica

Research scientists in remote locations need to get creative in order to follow their favorite teams, even when they don’t like the outcomes.
Why Is This C.E.O. Bragging About Replacing Humans With A.I.?

Most large employers play down the likelihood that bots will take our jobs. Then there’s Klarna, a darling of tech investors.
Why Is This C.E.O. Bragging About Replacing Humans With A.I.?

Most large employers play down the likelihood that bots will take our jobs. Then there’s Klarna, a darling of tech investors.
A Look at OpenAI’s Operator, a New A.I. Agent

Operator, a new computer-using tool from OpenAI, is brittle and occasionally erratic, but it points to a future of powerful A.I. agents.
A Look at OpenAI’s Operator, a New A.I. Agent

Operator, a new computer-using tool from OpenAI, is brittle and occasionally erratic, but it points to a future of powerful A.I. agents.
DeepSeek’s Answers Include Chinese Propaganda, Researchers Say

Since the Chinese company’s chatbot surged in popularity, researchers have documented how its answers reflect China’s view of the world. Some of its responses amplify propaganda Beijing uses to discredit critics.
Mark Zuckerberg Defends Embrace of Trump Administration in Meta Employee Q&A

In a meeting with Meta employees on Thursday, Mr. Zuckerberg also doubled down on recent changes to the company’s online speech policies and ending its diversity initiatives.
Apple’s Revenue Increases 4 Percent Despite Slowing iPhone Sales

The tech giant’s sales of apps and services helped profit grow 7 percent from a year ago, even as the company contended with slumping sales in China.
Blackstone Still Bullish on A.I. Data Centers Despite DeepSeek

Blackstone, a major global investor in data centers that run A.I. systems, expects use of the technology to rise as the cost of computing power falls.
U.S. Sues to Block Tech Deal in First Antitrust Action of Trump Term

The challenge to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks came as many in corporate America had expected a lighter touch under a new administration.