Category: Software

Meta Permits Its A.I. Models to Be Used for U.S. Military Purposes

The shift in policy, covering government agencies and contractors working on national security, is intended to promote “responsible and ethical” innovations, the company said.
Did Apple Just Kill Social Apps?

Some app makers worry that a subtle change to the iPhone’s contact-sharing permissions could make it hard for them to get the fast growth they need to compete.
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.
Microsoft Says Delta Was Largely Responsible for Flight Cancellations Amid Tech Outage

The software company said in a letter that Delta Air Lines had falsely blamed Microsoft for its decision to cancel thousands of flights after a tech outage.
How the Google Antitrust Ruling May Influence Tech Competition

Nearly a quarter-century after Microsoft lost a similar case, a judge’s decision that Google abused a monopoly in internet search is likely to have major ripple effects.
Mark Zuckerberg Stumps for ‘Open Source’ A.I.

The chief executive of Meta said in an open letter that it was important that the technology was not controlled by a handful of giant companies — including his own.
Global CrowdStrike Outage Proves How Fragile IT Systems Have Become

While in some corners of Silicon Valley people worry about the risks of A.I., a simple failed software update caused a worldwide outage.
What Is CrowdStrike?

CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity software is used by scores of industries, including airlines, hospitals and retailers, to prevent hacks and data breaches.
How Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Became Tech’s Steely Eyed A.I. Gambler

Microsoft’s all-in moment on artificial intelligence has been defined by billions in spending and a C.E.O. counting on technology with huge potential and huge risks.
Bruce Bastian, a Founder of WordPerfect, Is Dead at 76

A favorite of early personal computer users, his company was eventually overtaken by Microsoft Word. He later came out as gay and became an L.G.B.T.Q. activist.
Volkswagen Will Invest Up to $5 Billion in EV Maker Rivian

VW and Rivian, a maker of electric trucks that has struggled to increase sales and break even, will work together on software and other technologies.
Microsoft Teams Bundle Hit With E.U. Antitrust Charges

The tech giant has been accused of stifling competition by packaging its video conferencing app with other tools like Word and Excel.