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Switching to a Flip Phone Helped Me Cut Down on My Smartphone Addiction

Was it inconvenient? Yes. Did T9 texting drive me crazy? Definitely. Was it worth doing? Absolutely.
The technological and legal challenges facing artificial intelligence

If 2023 was the year of A.I. awakening, 2024 could be the year of A.I. reckoning.
Did the Grinch Come for the Office Holiday Party?

Hark, the herald angels shout: 9 p.m. is too late to be out.
All I Want for Christmas Is in This PowerPoint Presentation

Some kids are getting more sophisticated with their holiday gift decks, creating a vibe that’s more sales pitch than Santa.
Google’s Antitrust Loss to Epic Could Preview Its Legal Fate in 2024

A trio of antitrust cases on the docket threaten to reshape Google’s business and sap its profits.
Google’s Antitrust Setback Could Remake the Mobile App World

Epic Games’s victory over the search giant could let app developers keep more money, and marks a fresh blow against Big Tech.
Google Loses Antitrust Court Battle With Makers of Fortnite Video Game

The case could reshape the rules of how other businesses can make money on the Android operating system.
E.U. Agrees on AI Act, Landmark Regulation for Artificial Intelligence

The agreement over the A.I. Act solidifies one of the world’s first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence.
Google Updates Bard Chatbot With ‘Gemini’ A.I. as It Chases ChatGPT

After more than eight months of research and development, Google has unveiled its most powerful A.I. so far. But only parts of it are widely available.
How Nations Are Losing a Global Race to Tackle A.I.’s Harms

Alarmed by the power of artificial intelligence, Europe, the United States and others are trying to respond — but the technology is evolving more rapidly than their policies.
One Year of ChatGPT: How A.I. Changed Silicon Valley Forever

ChatGPT’s release a year ago triggered a desperate scramble among tech companies and alarm from some of the people who helped invent it.
The Who’s Who Behind the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement

Before chatbots exploded in popularity, a group of researchers, tech executives and venture capitalists had worked for more than a decade to fuel A.I.