Category: Computers and the Internet

Will TikTok Be Banned in January? That Question is Headed to Court

TikTok will be in federal court on Monday, aiming to block a new law that will ban the popular video app in the United States early next year.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Files Appeal to Overturn Fraud Conviction

Mr. Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was convicted last fall and is serving a 25-year sentence in prison.
Donald Trump Prepares to Unveil World Liberty Financial, a Cryptocurrency Business

Mr. Trump said he would introduce the project on Monday, continuing his embrace of the crypto industry, a major source of political donations.
How Elon Musk’s Security Detail Has Grown Following Death Threats and Stalkers

As threats to his personal safety have become graver, the world’s richest man has barricaded himself behind a phalanx of bodyguards that operates like a mini-Secret Service.
OpenAI Unveils o1 ChatGPT Model That Can Reason Through Math and Science

Driven by new technology called OpenAI o1, the chatbot can test various strategies and try to identify mistakes as it tackles complex tasks.
DirecTV’s Dispute With Disney Shows Why Satellite TV Is in Trouble

While the cable TV business is declining quickly, satellite TV is decaying even faster.
Mark Zuckerberg Discusses Meta at ‘Acquired’ Podcast Live Taping

In front of a packed house on Tuesday night, Mr. Zuckerberg chatted about his company, Meta, with the hosts of the “Acquired” podcast, as tech titans shift the ways they communicate.
Apple Introduces New iPhones with A.I. Features

On Monday, the company will introduce smartphones with A.I. features that could take the technology mainstream or sow fresh doubts about its viability.
Google’s Ad Technology to Be Challenged in Second Antitrust Trial

In a second antitrust trial that starts on Monday, the Justice Department has called for a breakup of the tech giant, which it says controls the vast majority of online advertising.
Google’s Legal Scorecard Before New Antitrust Fight

How the tech giant has fared in its major legal battles across the U.S. and Europe so far.
How Russia Found Its Way Into America’s Conservative Media

Federal prosecutors say Russia paid an American media company to push pro-Kremlin messages from social media influencers including Benny Johnson, Tim Pool and Dave Rubin.
How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists

Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages.