Category: Computers and the Internet

What Is ‘Agentic’ AI? It Doesn’t Require a Human to Tell It What to Do

So-called agentic artificial intelligence doesn’t require a human to tell it what to do. At least, that’s the idea.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Defends App in First Comments Since Arrest

Pavel Durov, held in France since last month, blamed “growing pains” for the company’s problems and pledged to make improvements.
Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra

A small but vocal group is forming new funds and taking new approaches to counter the swell of money into venture capital in recent years.
How I Improved My Tainted Reputation With Chatbots

When I set out to improve my tainted reputation with chatbots, I discovered a new world of A.I. manipulation.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight

The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security.
Can China Tech Find a Home in Silicon Valley?

Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are setting up firms across the Pacific, only to find that any investment with Chinese ties is a hard sell.
Brazil Threatens to Ban Elon Musk’s X

The country’s Supreme Court gave the service 24 hours to name a legal representative in Brazil or face suspension.
OpenAI Eyes $100 Billion Valuation

While some young A.I. companies have struggled to compete with the tech industry’s giants, OpenAI has been rapidly expanding.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France

Pavel Durov was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform.
Smartphone Battery Tips: How to Stretch the Charge on Your Older Device

If your current smartphone can’t make it through the day without needing a recharge, here are a few steps to make it last a little longer.
Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

The arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.
The Crypto Industry Loudly Defends Telegram’s Pavel Durov

When the messaging app’s founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested, he received a flood of support from a multitrillion-dollar industry that relies on it.