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Russia Takes Its Ukraine Information War Into Video Games

Propaganda is appearing in Minecraft and other popular games and discussion groups as the Kremlin tries to win over new audiences.
Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham Team Up to Police Big Tech

The senators have forged a bipartisan alliance to create a new federal agency to police the power of tech giants like Amazon, Apple and Meta.
Microsoft Revenue Up 8% to $56.2 Billion in Latest Quarter

The company’s profit topped $20 billion as it pointed to strong interest in its artificial intelligence products.
Microsoft and Alphabet Face an Investor Test on AI

Microsoft and Alphabet will report results on Tuesday, as investors look for signs that a rally in stocks tied to artificial intelligence is justified.
Tech Firms Once Powered New York’s Economy. Now They’re Scaling Back.

After years of steady growth, many technology companies are laying off workers and giving up millions of square feet of office space in the city.
How Do the White House’s A.I. Commitments Stack Up?

Seven leading A.I. companies made eight promises about what they’ll do with their technology. Our columnist sizes up their potential impact.
7 A.I. Companies Agree to Safeguards, Biden Administration Says

Amazon, Google and Meta are among the companies that announced the new commitments on Friday as they race to outdo each other with versions of artificial intelligence.
A.I. Regulation Is in Its ‘Early Days’

While there has been a flurry of activity by the White House and lawmakers over artificial intelligence, rules for the technology remain distant, lawmakers and experts said.
President Biden Pushes Tech Leaders To Get Tough on A.I. Safety

Leading A.I. firms, including Microsoft, Google and OpenAI, will agree to voluntary guidelines that may be a first step to wider regulations.
Microsoft and Activision Delay Deal to Settle UK Regulatory Issues

The extension is likely a signal that the companies believe they will eventually receive needed approvals.
Meta Unveils a More Powerful A.I. and Isn’t Fretting Over Who Uses It

The company said it would give outside programmers access to the latest version of its core artificial intelligence technology.
Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.

Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling.