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New Amazon Data Center Is Set to Have the Most Polluting Power Plant in the U.S.
The tech giant is investing in the natural-gas-burning power plant as part of a huge data center in Texas, even as it pledges to honor climate commitments.
Some US adults are using AI for financial guidance but few trust it, Gallup poll finds
U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice
Meta fined $567 million over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
The White House’s Secret A.I. Rules + The State of Model Alignment With METR’s Chris Painter + The Final Hot Mess Express
A few details from the White House’s A.I. plan have leaked to the news media, but the administration has officially communicated almost nothing.
Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Fine by New Mexico Judge
The penalty, imposed by a state judge, is on top of a $375 million fine ordered by a jury that found Meta misled users about the safety of its platforms.
F.C.C. Removes Limit on Broadcast TV Ownership
The move lifts a rule that said a single television-station owner could not reach more than 39 percent of U.S. households.
China’s Unitree Prices IPO in Bet Investors Are Ready for Humanoid Robots
Unitree Robotics wants to raise about $900 million in an I.P.O. that tests market interest in humanoid robots, a technology that wows but has yet to prove its viability.
Japanese tech company SoftBank Group sees profit drop despite AI investments
Technology investor SoftBank Group has reported an 18% drop in fiscal first quarter profit, as higher costs offset its investment gains
Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root
Scientists are creating a new kind of vaccine that teaches the immune system to intercept a type of brewing colon cancer before it turns into a full-fledged tumor
Follow the Markets and Track Stocks With These Free Apps
Google Finance and Apple’s Stocks app have added new features over the years to make them more useful for tracking the markets and your investments.
Climate change contributed to Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement
A new study calculates that human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires
France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week
France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week following years of people's complaints
TikTok Is Laying Off 250 Employees in Its Nashville Office
The office was home to members of the app’s content moderation team.
AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
Google Names Demis Hassabis to New AI Role in a Leadership Shake-up
Minutes after four top researchers said they were leaving, Google said that Demis Hassabis, the Nobel-winning scientist who led the company’s A.I. lab, was stepping into a new job.
Video game giant Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale of its business
Video game giant Electronic Arts officially has new owners
Scientists capture images of the sun's surface in finest detail yet
New images reveal a strange and dynamic facade.
Four Top Google A.I. Researchers Form New Start-Up
Jeff Dean, who for years was one of Google’s most important executives, is leading the new artificial intelligence company with the backing of Google.
Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted
Scientists say they're certain that a SpaceX rocket has slammed into the moon as predicted
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Scientists at a biotech company have used gene editing to create two hypoallergenic beagles that don't trigger allergies
Home where astronaut Neil Armstrong's boyhood dreams of flying took off is for sale
The childhood home of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong is up for sale, and its future is uncertain
Fuego volcano spews more ash and mud as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled
Guatemala remained on alert after evacuating villages during an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America’s most active volcanoes
Trump White House Readies AI Framework to Review Security Risks
The voluntary review process will cover closed-source artificial intelligence models, but exclude those that publish the underlying code.
SpaceX’s Spending on A.I. Soars, In First Results After I.P.O.
Elon Musk’s rocket company said its capital expenditures jumped nearly seven times from a year ago. Revenue also rose.
In Lawsuit, NJ Accuses Amazon of Suppressing Pay for Delivery Drivers
The state attorney general said in an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday that the company was abusing its market power to keep its delivery costs low.
A SpaceX Rocket Will Soon Crash Into the Moon
The second stage of a Falcon 9 rocket, which sent two private landers to the moon last year, will collide with the moon early Wednesday morning.
White House Whipsaws Silicon Valley (and Itself) Over A.I. Rules
The Trump administration has struggled over how to approach “open source” models, which are freely available to download and favored by Chinese companies.
US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons
A small refinery tucked inside a New Hampshire office park is helping produce the critical minerals needed in the missiles used in the Iran war
What Are Companies Getting for All That A.I. Spending?
A new field of “tokenomics” has emerged to measure the return on all the money companies are pouring into artificial intelligence.
SpaceX’s Stock Lockup Is Expiring. Prepare for a Bumpy Ride.
On Thursday, employees and other insiders at Elon Musk’s rocket company will be released from their first stock “lockup” and can start selling some of their shares.
If You Can’t Beat A.I., Outdress It, Tech Firms and Their Swag Say
Over the years, tech workers have proudly worn nerdy company-branded gear. But this generation of hot companies is getting fancy with its merch.
AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
Hiring for entry-level software developers has slowed, and college enrollment in computer science is declining
For a Day, Google Made It Easy to Spoof Satellite Imagery
A new Google Earth tool allowed the creation of A.I. deepfake maps. The tech giant quickly pulled it back after a backlash and concerns about disinformation risks.
AI-assisted staging draws boos at the Richard Wagner festival in Germany
An experiment with artificial intelligence at the annual Richard Wagner festival in the German town of Bayreuth has drawn boos from the audience after producing a staging that appeared to leave some spectators confused
Does your phone eavesdrop on you?
When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? Correspondent David Pogue checks out the facts about highly-targeted advertising, and why it sometimes gets weirdly specific. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Chinese EVs pull into the lead
Last year the Chinese car company BYD (which stands for Build Your Dreams) overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of fully electric vehicles, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them. Correspondent Seth Doane looks at how China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in EVs – and how protective tariffs may end up hurting American automakers down the road. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
A new high for roller coasters
Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how the ups-and-downs of today's amusement park industry are being ridden via new technologies in roller coaster design, including the New Texas Giant (a hybrid wooden-and-steel roller coaster), and the Tormenta Rampaging Run (a "giga dive" coaster), at Six Flags Over Texas. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount
The parents of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube
U.S. investigates potential Iran link to water system cyberattacks
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon
A SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers last year
Africa's off-grid solar sector courts mainstream investors with landmark financing deals
Landmark fundraising deals by two of Africa’s largest off-grid solar companies are raising hopes that private capital markets could become a major source of funding to help bring electricity to millions of homes lacking access to reliable power
EU to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit imagery and hacking with new team in Brussels
The European Union has introduced a new team to regulate AI companies globally
Open Model Wars + Claire Stapleton’s Dishy Google Memoir + Substack’s Slop Fight
“It just seems like the temperature is rising on Silicon Valley.”
Five Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Larry Ellison’s A.I. Gamble
The billionaire’s company took on ominous loads of debt to build data centers around the world. The implications go far beyond Oracle.
We All Do Errands. Noah Blau Films Them.
Fighting a traffic ticket. Hanging a curtain. Installing an air-conditioner. With his cult-hit online series, Noah Blau has made the mundane fascinating.
Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?
Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.
What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels
You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling
The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
Japan's Sony sees profit grow on demand for games, but quake damage still unclear
Sony reported a 32% profit growth in the fiscal first quarter, even as the Japanese entertainment company warned of a negative impact from the earthquake that hit southwestern Kumamoto earlier this week