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  1. The C.E.O. of Duolingo Wants to Have a Conversation About A.I. Business, Yesterday

    The language-learning app with more than 100 million users has embraced artificial intelligence but has also faced consumer backlash for it.

  2. The Future Will Be Mundane Opinion, August 16

    Once it gets here, the future won’t feel extreme; it will feel ordinary. It’s just that our idea of ordinary will shift a bit.

  3. C.E.O.s Want Their Companies to Adopt A.I. But Do They Get It Themselves? Business, August 16

    Some are being nudged to learn how to use the nascent technology. Coming to the C-suite retreat: mandatory website-building exercises using A.I. tools.

  4. Para algunos pacientes, su ‘voz interior’ pronto podría ser audible En español, August 16

    En un estudio reciente, unos científicos descifraron con éxito no solo las palabras que las personas intentaban decir, sino también las que simplemente imaginaban decir.

  5. Judge Blocks F.T.C. Investigation of Media Matters Technology, August 15

    The agency began looking into the liberal watchdog group’s research critical of Elon Musk and his social media platform, X, in May.

  6. SpaceX recibe miles de millones del gobierno de EE. UU. Pero devuelve poco o nada en impuestos En español, August 15

    La empresa de Elon Musk depende de los contratos federales, pero es muy probable que años de pérdidas le hayan permitido evitar el pago de impuestos federales sobre la renta.

  7. False Flags, Fake Flags: Propaganda Muddles the Trump-Putin Meeting World, August 15

    The summit in Alaska between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has unleashed a wave of propaganda and disinformation from Russian state media and online conspiracy theorists.

  8. Senator Begins Child Safety Investigation Into Meta’s A.I. Bot Technology, August 15

    Josh Hawley, Republican of Missouri, said he would look into whether the social media company’s artificial intelligence technology endangers children.

  9. SpaceX Gets Billions From the Government. It Gives Little to Nothing Back in Taxes. Technology, August 15

    Elon Musk’s rocket company relies on federal contracts, but years of losses have most likely let it avoid paying federal income taxes, according to internal company documents.

  10. La IA aumenta los riesgos de publicar las fotos de tus hijos en internet En español, August 15

    Las aplicaciones de inteligencia artificial que generan desnudos falsos, entre otros problemas de privacidad, hacen que compartir imágenes de tus hijos sea mucho más arriesgado que hace unos años.

  11. Jackie Bezos, Jeff Bezos’ Mother and an Early Amazon Investor, Dies at 78 Obituaries, August 15

    Ms. Bezos and her husband invested about $245,000 in Amazon when the online bookstore was in its first year.

  12. Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Law on Children’s Use of Social Media, for Now U.S., August 14

    A trade group representing sites like Facebook and X said the law ran afoul of the First Amendment.

  13. Blood Oxygen Measurements to Return to Some Apple Watches Technology, August 14

    The company said it will issue a software update to restart the technology, which was caught up in a patent dispute.

  14. For Some Patients, the ‘Inner Voice’ May Soon Be Audible Science, August 14

    In a recent study, scientists successfully decoded not only the words people tried to say but the words they merely imagined saying.

  15. The Battle to Define Luigi Mangione Takes Center Stage Arts, August 14

    In “Luigi: The Musical” and across the internet, artists, journalists and supporters vie to shape the murder suspect’s symbolic reputation: villain, hero, terrorist, martyr, fantasy, enigma.

  16. Big Tech’s A.I. Boom Is Reordering the U.S. Power Grid Business, August 14

    Electricity rates for individuals and small businesses could rise sharply as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other technology companies build data centers and expand into the energy business.

  17. Las empresas invierten cada vez más en IA, pero aún no ha dado frutos En español, August 13

    La tecnología de IA ha avanzado a toda velocidad con herramientas como ChatGPT, pero podrían pasar años antes de que la tecnología ofrezca beneficios a toda la economía.

  18. A Hollywood Start-Up Targets the Micro Drama Craze Business, August 13

    A new app will focus on super-short TV shows shot for phones, a bit like Quibi, an earlier app aimed at quick content.

  19. Trump Has Made Himself Commander in Chief of the Chip Industry Technology, August 13

    President Trump has become the semiconductor sector’s leading decision maker, from new fees on exports to China to a brief demand for a C.E.O.’s firing.

  20. Strawberry Picking Is Thankless Work. That’s What Makes It Worth Watching. Magazine, August 13

    On TikTok Live, workers stream video of themselves doing manual labor, providing glimpses of the human effort that powers our world.

  21. Companies Are Pouring Billions Into A.I. It Has Yet to Pay Off. Business, August 13

    Corporate spending on artificial intelligence is surging as executives bank on major efficiency gains. So far, they report little effect to the bottom line.

  22. Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Apple Over Claims It Favors OpenAI Technology, August 12

    The billionaire said in posts on X that the consumer tech giant was violating antitrust laws by giving preferential treatment to OpenAI on the App Store.

  23. Crypto Entrepreneur Who Caused 2022 Market Crash Pleads Guilty to Fraud Technology, August 12

    Do Kwon, who created the Luna and TerraUSD cryptocurrencies that collapsed in 2022, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud, capping a spectacular fall from grace.

  24. A.I. Start-Up Perplexity Offers to Buy Google’s Chrome Browser for $34.5 Billion Technology, August 12

    The tiny start-up hopes to take advantage of an upcoming antitrust ruling against the tech giant.

  25. A.I. Is Fueling a ‘Poverty of Imagination.’ Here’s How We Can Fix It. Opinion, August 12

    What bots are really doing in the classroom.

  26. The Hunt for a Lost Microscopic Art World Technology, August 12

    Decades ago, designers etched microscopic doodles onto silicon chips to leave their marks. Now, techno-archaeologists search for the tiny fossils.

  27. Los graduados de informática buscan empleo en empresas tecnológicas. Y en McDonald’s En español, August 12

    Mientras empresas como Amazon y Microsoft despiden trabajadores y adoptan herramientas de codificación de IA, los recién graduados dicen que tienen dificultades para conseguir empleos.

  28. The Fake Heiress, the Instagram Shoot and the Abandoned Bunnies New York, August 12

    Three rabbits used in a photo shoot featuring Anna Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, were found abandoned in Prospect Park in Brooklyn.

  29. President Trump Calls Intel C.E.O. a ‘Success’ After Meeting Technology, August 11

    Just days after calling for the resignation of Intel chief, Lip-Bu Tan, over his ties to China, Mr. Trump changed his tune.

  30. Meet the Intel C.E.O. in Trump’s Cross Hairs Technology, August 11

    Lip-Bu Tan took the reins of Intel in March. On Thursday, President Trump called for his resignation.

  31. 4 claves para viajar con más seguridad en Uber o Lyft En español, August 11

    Los expertos dijeron que las aplicaciones de transporte compartido tienen funciones de seguridad integradas con las que los pasajeros deben familiarizarse.

  32. The A.O.C. Deepfake Was Terrible. The Proposed Solution Is Delusional. Opinion, August 11

    Critical thinking is not going to save us.

  33. 21 Ways People Are Using A.I. at Work Interactive, August 11

    Yes, it still makes plenty of mistakes, but it has become part of the job for many.

  34. I Never Understood Our Data-Saturated Life Until a Hurricane Shut It Down Magazine, August 11

    When Helene disconnected my part of North Carolina for weeks, my neighbors and I had to relearn old ways of knowing what was happening — and what wasn’t.

  35. Why A.I. Should Make Parents Rethink Posting Photos of Their Children Online Technology, August 11

    Artificial intelligence apps generating fake nudes, amid other privacy concerns, make “sharenting” far riskier than it was just a few years ago.

  36. AOL Will Shut Its Dial-Up Internet Service (Yes, It’s Still Operating) Business, August 11

    The company said the service, synonymous with the early days of the internet, will be discontinued on Sept. 30.

  37. U.S. Government to Take Cut of Nvidia and AMD A.I. Chip Sales to China Technology, August 10

    In a highly unusual arrangement with President Trump, the companies are expected to kick 15 percent of what they make in China to the U.S. government.

  38. Goodbye, $165,000 Tech Jobs. Student Coders Seek Work at Chipotle. Technology, August 10

    As companies like Amazon and Microsoft lay off workers and embrace A.I. coding tools, computer science graduates say they’re struggling to land tech jobs.

  39. Morton Meyerson, Texas Businessman and Perot Lieutenant, Dies at 87 Business, August 9

    He helped build H. Ross Perot’s company Electronic Data Systems into a leading data processing firm. He later played a crucial role in Mr. Perot’s 1992 presidential campaign.

  40. What to Know About Instagram Map, a New Feature Drawing Backlash U.S., August 9

    The service rolled out this week, prompting confusion and safety concerns. Meta, which owns Instagram, said the feature was turned off unless users activated it.

  41. How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech Health, August 9

    Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.

  42. Alexa Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. How Smart Is It Now? Business, August 9

    It took Amazon several years to overcome technical hurdles as it remade its voice assistant with new artificial intelligence technology.

  43. Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos Health, August 9

    Young adults without jobs that provide insurance find that their options are limited and expensive. The problem is about to get worse.

  44. A Guide to Finding Insurance at 26 Health, August 9

    It’s a difficult rite of passage for young adults without job-based insurance. Here are some tips for getting started.

  45. Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens. Technology, August 8

    Over 21 days of talking with ChatGPT, an otherwise perfectly sane man became convinced that he was a real-life superhero. We analyzed the conversation.

  46. Hailing a Ride on Uber or Lyft? Here’s What to Know to Stay Safe. Travel, August 7

    Ride-hailing apps have built-in safety features that riders should be familiar with, experts said.

  47. OpenAI Aims to Stay Ahead of Rivals With New GPT-5 Technology Technology, August 7

    The A.I. start-up said its new flagship technology was faster, more accurate and less likely to make stuff up.

  48. Britain Forces Porn Sites to Get Serious on ‘Age-Gating’ Technology, August 7

    The new measures have been widely embraced, but new age-verification methods have drawn some criticism because of privacy concerns.

  49. Skydance Takes Over Paramount, and a New Era Begins Business, August 7

    The merger catapults new power players to the top of Hollywood and ends a tortuous process that has lasted well over a year.

  50. Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Chips, With a Big Caveat Technology, August 6

    The tariff would not apply to businesses that made a commitment to build and invest in the United States.

  51. Man Who Vowed on TikTok to Kill Trump Will Plead Guilty, Court Records Show U.S., August 6

    Before the inauguration, Jacob Buckley, of Port Matilda, Pa., wrote “Bro we going into a literal oligarchy in 4 days and im going to kill Trump,” prosecutors said.

  52. How Epstein Mania Finally Let Democrats Talk (and Meme) Like the Right Magazine, August 6

    Hoping to widen the rift between Trump and his supporters, a few Democrats are dabbling in the kind of messaging that usually punches left.

  53. Adiós al trabajo soñado en tecnología En español, August 6

    Los días en que Google, Apple y Meta eran los destinos soñados para los trabajadores de la industria quedaron atrás. Ahora los gigantes del sector se han convertido en grandes burocracias.

  54. OpenAI to Give Away Some of the Technology That Powers ChatGPT Technology, August 5

    In a major shift, the company is “open sourcing” two A.I. systems, freely sharing the technology with outside researchers and businesses.

  55. The Human Urge to Corrupt These Wholesome Critters Style, August 5

    A lawsuit involving videos of Calico Critters in scandalous situations lays bare the allure of seeing the twee toys go wild.

  56. Cigarettes and Our Quest for Embodied Pleasures Opinion, August 5

    A pack of smokes is the opposite of an Oura ring.

  57. 15 Ways to Break Free of Your Phone Interactive, August 4

    We asked screen-time experts how to avoid the relentless pull of our devices.

  58. System Upgrade Briefing, August 4

    We explore the new vibe in Silicon Valley.

  59. The 20-Somethings Are Swarming San Francisco’s A.I. Boom Technology, August 4

    Some dropped out of M.I.T., Georgetown and Stanford. Others decided not to go to college. They all say they could not afford to wait to build their own artificial intelligence start-ups.

  60. The Insider’s Guide to San Francisco’s A.I. Boom Technology, August 4

    The city is the tech industry’s hub for artificial intelligence, 30 miles north of the home of companies like Meta and Google.

  61. Silicon Valley Enlists in the Business of War Technology, August 4

    In a major shift, Google, OpenAI, Meta and venture capitalists — many of whom had once forsworn involvement in war — have embraced the military industrial complex.

  62. So Long to Tech’s Dream Job Technology, August 4

    It’s the shut up and grind era, tech workers said, as Apple, Google, Meta and other giants age into large bureaucracies.

  63. The Rise of Silicon Valley’s Techno-Religion Technology, August 4

    The Rationalists, a community focused on the risks of artificial intelligence, regularly gather with tech figures and other like-minded people in a complex that covers much of a city block.

  64. Silicon Valley Is in Its ‘Hard Tech’ Era Technology, August 4

    Goodbye to the age of consumer websites and mobile apps. Artificial intelligence has ushered in an era of what insiders in the nation’s innovation capital call “hard tech.”

  65. Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet World, August 3

    The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.

  66. Aprende a poner tu teléfono en modo Vacaciones En español, August 2

    Puedes silenciar alertas y llamadas no esenciales en tu iPhone o dispositivo Android para más tarde, pero seguir permitiendo que las personas y aplicaciones designadas se pongan en contacto contigo.

  67. Jury Says Tesla Was Partly to Blame for Fatal Crash Business, August 1

    Lawyers for the family of a woman struck and killed by a Tesla sedan in 2019 argued that the company’s Autopilot software should have avoided the crash.

  68. Where Human Labor Meets ‘Digital Labor’ Business, August 1

    In a still largely speculative vision of the future, A.I. tools would be full employees that work independently, with a bit of management.

  69. ¿Una aplicación para vencer el ‘jet lag’? Esta fue nuestra experiencia En español, August 1

    En los últimos años han surgido aplicaciones con programas personalizados y basados en la ciencia para superar el desfase horario. Viajamos al otro lado del mundo y de regreso para ver si funcionan.

  70. Apple Surprises Investors Worried That It Had Lost Its Touch Business, July 31

    Despite recent criticism about its product outlook, the company reported strong sales of iPhones, Macs and services.

  71. Amazon Reports Strong Retail Demand, but Says Future Is Less Clear Business, July 31

    Consumers spent more than expected on the e-commerce giant’s site, while margins tightened at the company’s all-important cloud computing division.

  72. This Start-Up’s $20 Billion Sale Died. It Came Fighting Back. Technology, July 31

    Figma, which makes a design platform, was on the verge of a big payday before regulators quashed the sale. On Thursday, it went public, with its stock opening up 158 percent.

  73. Nvidia Chips Are Front and Center in China at Crucial Moment in the A.I. Race Technology, July 31

    Chinese companies showcased A.I. gains in Shanghai this week. More chips will only help them improve faster, industry insiders say.

  74. A.I. Researchers Are Negotiating $250 Million Pay Packages. Just Like N.B.A. Stars. Technology, July 31

    A.I. technologists are approaching the job market as if they were Steph Curry or LeBron James, seeking advice from their entourages and playing hardball with the highest bidders.

  75. Trump Announces Health Care Records System for Consumers U.S., July 31

    The administration is working with tech companies to make sharing information with various providers easier. Experts raised concerns about privacy and security.

  76. ‘Superintelligence’ Will Create a New Era of Empowerment, Mark Zuckerberg Says Technology, July 30

    Mr. Zuckerberg made his comments about the hypothetical artificial intelligence as Meta posted a 36 percent quarterly increase in profit and a 22 percent jump in revenue.

  77. Microsoft Backs Up A.I. Spending With $27.2 Billion Quarterly Profit Technology, July 30

    The company’s results are likely to ease investors’ worries that big investments in artificial intelligence aren’t paying off.

  78. White House Urges ‘Pro-Innovation Mind-Set’ to Crypto in New Report Technology, July 30

    In a 168-page report, the White House called on banking regulators, tax officials and U.S. lawmakers to implement policies that would advance the crypto industry’s agenda.

  79. What’s on Cupid’s Mind at Versailles? A.I. Can Tell You. Arts, July 30

    An A.I.-powered feature in the historic site’s app allows visitors to chat with 20 outdoor statues throughout the famous Baroque gardens.

  80. How to Put Your Phone in Vacation Mode Technology, July 30

    You can silence nonessential alerts and calls on your iPhone or Android device for later but still allow designated people and apps to reach you.

  81. Trump Moves to Silence a New Target Opinion, July 30

    The administration seeks to coerce advertisers into using conservative media.

  82. The Battle to Beat Jet Lag: Can an App Make a Difference? Travel, July 30

    Apps promising to swiftly ease jet lag have proliferated. We traveled to the other side of the globe and back to see if they made a difference for a long-haul journey.

  83. Pensar se está convirtiendo en un lujo En español, July 30

    Son malas noticias para nuestras democracias.

  84. St. Paul Hobbled by Cyberattack, Prompting National Guard Response U.S., July 29

    Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota activated the National Guard to help the city of St. Paul address a cyberattack that was detected last Friday.

  85. Has A.I. Become Part of Your Life? Opinion, July 29

    Tell us about how you’re using artificial intelligence.

  86. Do You Know These Books That Predicted Current Technology? Interactive, July 28

    Try this short quiz to test your knowledge of once-futuristic literary creations have become everyday reality now in 2025.

  87. Russia Counters Ukrainian Drones by Turning Off Russians’ Mobile Internet World, July 28

    The same data networks that enable phone apps and web surfing help drones navigate, so officials are imposing daily, patchwork shutdowns. The actions can be very disruptive to daily life.

  88. Thinking Is Becoming a Luxury Good Opinion, July 28

    That’s bad news for our democracies.

  89. If I Don’t Post About My Vacation, Did It Even Happen? Opinion, July 27

    I know that craving the high of posting, of all those comments and hearts, is lame, but leaving is really hard.

  90. What to Know About the Hack at Tea, an App Where Women Share Red Flags About Men U.S., July 26

    A data breach exposed photos and ID cards of women who signed up for a fast-growing app for women to share details of men they might date.

  91. A Contentious Media Merger, and the F.B.I.’s Epstein Scramble The Headlines, July 25

    Plus, your Friday news quiz.

  92. Remember the TikTok Ban? Does Anyone? Opinion, July 25

    The TikTok mess reflects our ineffective reaction to China’s growing technology strength.

  93. Intel Expects Work Force to Shrink by 25,000 Technology, July 24

    The Silicon Valley chip company, which has been struggling, quantified the job cuts it is making as it seeks to turn its business around.

  94. In the Latest Space Race, It’s China vs. SpaceX Video, July 24

    China has made it a national priority to catch up with SpaceX’s nearly 8,000 Starlink internet-providing satellites in low-Earth orbit, which it regards as a military threat. Despite successes in other parts of its space program, China has just 124 internet-providing satellites in low-Earth orbit. Selam Gebrekidian, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains why China is lagging behind in this new space race.

  95. Cómo aprender el idioma de un lugar antes de viajar En español, July 24

    Alcanzar un “nivel de supervivencia” para tu próximo viaje puede ser más fácil de lo que crees.

  96. The Chatbot Culture Wars Are Here Technology, July 23

    Conservatives, including President Trump, are accusing A.I. companies of left-wing bias, following a playbook that worked well against social media platforms.

  97. Alphabet Reports 14% Increase in Second-Quarter Revenue Technology, July 23

    Google’s parent company, which is facing aggressive competition in its core search business from A.I. chatbots, also posted a double-digit profit increase.

  98. Meta presenta una pulsera para controlar dispositivos con gestos de la mano En español, July 23

    Cuando escribes tu nombre en el aire, las letras aparecen en tu teléfono.

  99. Meta Unveils Wristband for Controlling Computers With Hand Gestures Science, July 23

    When you write your name in the air, you can see the letters appear on your smartphone.

  100. Trump Administration Plans to Give A.I. Developers a Free Hand Technology, July 23

    In an “A.I. Action Plan,” the White House outlined steps it said would promote American dominance in the fast-growing technology.

  101. I Hate, Therefore I Am Opinion, July 23

    We are constituting ourselves by whom and what we hate. But do we have to?

  102. Microsoft Says Chinese State-Backed Hackers Exploiting Flaws in Attacks World, July 23

    At least two Chinese hacking groups were using security flaws in SharePoint, a popular collaboration software, to breach systems, Microsoft said.

  103. Federal Prosecutors Close Inquiry Into Co-Founder of Kraken Crypto Exchange Technology, July 22

    The F.B.I. had raided the home of Jesse Powell in 2023 as part of an investigation into claims that he hacked into the online accounts of a nonprofit.

  104. William H. Neukom, Microsoft Lawyer Who Led Antitrust Fight, Dies at 83 Business, July 22

    In the 1990s, the U.S. called Microsoft a bullying monopoly and sought to rein it in. The company lost in a landmark decision, but emerged intact.

  105. Can The Washington Post’s TikTok Guy Make It Without The Post? Business, July 22

    Dave Jorgenson is starting his own video company that explains the news, with a twist. Think Jon Stewart meets Ron Burgundy.

  106. Google A.I. System Wins Gold Medal in International Math Olympiad Technology, July 21

    OpenAI said it, too, had built a system that achieved similar results.

  107. No hay ‘luces, cámara, acción’ en este estudio de video de IA En español, July 21

    The Dor Brothers son parte de una nueva era en la industria del video que no necesita los elementos de producción que han sido esenciales para películas y series de televisión.

  108. How to Pick Up the Local Language Before You Go Travel, July 21

    Speaking — even trying to speak — a language will help open doors on your next trip, and achieving a “survival level” might be easier than you think.

  109. Maddie, a Coonhound Who Awed Instagram by Balancing on Things, Dies at 14 Style, July 20

    In thousands of photos, Maddie stood tall and seemingly unbothered atop fences, cars, road signs and tires, garnering 1.2 million Instagram followers along the way.

  110. Why Dictionaries Still Define Us Opinion, July 20

    A.I. and spell-check make choices for writers. With real, physical dictionaries, writers are empowered to decide how to express themselves.

  111. Who Is Watching All These Podcasts? Style, July 20

    An audio-only medium spawned a giant industry that is now largely focused on video.

  112. What Would a Real Friendship With A.I. Look Like? Maybe Like Hers. Magazine, July 20

    Chatbots can get scary if you suspend your disbelief. But MJ Cocking didn’t — and wound up in a relationship that was strangely, helpfully real.

  113. Why This Used Car Company Thinks Tariffs Could Be Good for Business Business, May 13

    The chief executive of Carvana, which sells used cars online, said President Trump’s tariffs could help his company by increasing demand for its vehicles.

  114. Amazon Tells Corporate Workers to Be Back in the Office 5 Days a Week Business, September 16

    The internet giant told employees on Monday that it expected them to return to the office full-time in January.

  115. Health Officials Tried to Evade Public Records Laws, Lawmakers Say Science, May 28

    N.I.H. officials suggested federal record keepers helped them hide emails. If so, “that’s really damaging to trust in all of government,” one expert said.

  116. La desinformación en temas de salud está evolucionando. Aprende a detectarla En español, March 19

    Los expertos ofrecen consejos para reconocer las afirmaciones médicas falsas en internet y combatirlas en tus círculos cercanos, sin pelear con nadie.

  117. Health Misinformation Is Evolving. Here’s How to Spot It. Well, March 16

    Experts offer tips for combating false medical claims in your own circles.

  118. Behind the Birth of an Anti-Vaccine Story Business, December 13

    A 24-year-old’s sudden death devastated his family — and caught the attention of the movement of vaccine opponents.

  119. TikTok Rankles Employees With Return-to-Office Tracking Tools Business, September 15

    The company is requiring many employees to use an app that tracks their in-person attendance.

  120. Instacart Was All About Grocery Delivery. No Longer. Technology, September 14

    As it prepares to go public next week, Instacart shows that one secret to making money as a gig economy company is to become an advertising company.

  121. Where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Delivers His Fringe Views: Not on the Trail Business, September 12

    The Democratic presidential challenger continues to espouse extreme ideas, but has dialed that messaging back in large public forums.

  122. From ‘Data Dumping’ to ‘Webbing’: How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sells Misleading Ideas Business, September 12

    The candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination uses logical leaps and rhetorical devices to create false or misleading messages.

  123. As Covid-19 Cases Tick Higher, Conspiracy Theorists Stoke New Fears Business, September 11

    A late-summer rise in Covid-19 infections is bringing with it a wave of conspiracy theories.

  124. Dependence on Tech Caused ‘Staggering’ Education Inequality, U.N. Agency Says Business, September 6

    Heavy reliance on online remote learning during the pandemic drew attention away from more equitable ways of teaching children at home, a UNESCO report says.

  125. Meta desmantela una campaña encubierta de China En español, August 31

    La operación de influencia comenzó al menos hace cuatro años y, según la empresa, abarcó miles de cuentas en Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X, Substack y sitios web chinos.

  126. Meta’s ‘Biggest Single Takedown’ Removes Chinese Influence Campaign Business, August 29

    The campaign began at least four years ago and spanned thousands of accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Substack and Chinese websites, Meta said.

  127. Move or Quit: Grindr Dictates New Office Rules Amid Union Drive Business, August 12

    Two weeks after employees filed to organize, the company told some they had to change cities or would lose their jobs. It said the plan had long been in the works.

  128. Apple Revenue Drops 1%, but Profit Rises to $19.88 Billion Business, August 3

    The iPhone maker’s recent quarter benefited from strong sales in its App Store and other services businesses.

  129. Tech Firms Once Powered New York’s Economy. Now They’re Scaling Back. Business, July 25

    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.

  130. Apple’s Slowdown Eases, but Sluggish Demand Hurts Results Business, May 4

    Overall iPhone sales were up, and revenue for the company’s services business set a record.

  131. Lyft Employees Told to Return to Office as New C.E.O. Lays Out Vision Business, April 28

    A day after nearly 1,100 people were laid off, the struggling company told its remaining workers to prepare for a series of changes.

  132. Funeral Homes Don’t Have to List Prices Online. That May Change. Business, April 14

    The rule on price disclosure was written before widespread use of the internet. Regulators are considering an update.

  133. Where Did All Your Zoom Friends Go? Sunday Business, March 18

    They got lost in this weird moment, where the world is caught between crisis and normalcy, nostalgic for house parties — and Houseparty, too.

  134. How China Went From Economic Superstar to Faltering Giant Op Ed, March 14

    The analyst Dan Wang takes stock of how the country’s growth trajectory has changed.

  135. The Furniture Hustlers of Silicon Valley Sunday Business, February 25

    As tech companies cut costs and move to remote work, their left-behind office furniture has become part of a booming trade.

  136. A Fraught New Frontier in Telehealth: Ketamine Investigative, February 20

    With loosened rules around remote prescriptions, a psychedelic-like drug has become a popular treatment for mental health conditions. But a boom in at-home use has outpaced evidence of safety.

  137. Combating Disinformation Wanes at Social Media Giants Business, February 14

    As the companies have shed jobs recently, many teams assigned to combat false and misleading information have taken a hit.

  138. Happiness or Success? Salesforce’s Marc Benioff Doesn’t Want to Choose. Business, February 13

    The chief executive, under pressure from activist investors, seeks to do well and do good — but his options are narrowing.

  139. Free Speech vs. Disinformation Comes to a Head Business, February 9

    The outcome of a case in federal court could help decide whether the First Amendment is a barrier to virtually any government efforts to stifle disinformation.

  140. A Federal Court Blocks California’s New Medical Misinformation Law Business, January 26

    California’s law sought to punish doctors who give patients false information about Covid-19.

  141. Your Friday Briefing: China’s Campaign Against ‘Zero-Covid’ Protesters N Y T Now, January 26

    Also, Russian missile attacks in Ukraine and a major deal for Indian women’s cricket.

  142. Tech Downsizes N Y T Now, January 25

    The drumbeat of layoffs in Silicon Valley is partly a result of how the pandemic upended the economy.

  143. Emailing Your Doctor May Carry a Fee Science, January 24

    More hospitals and medical practices have begun charging for doctors’ responses to patient queries, depending on the level of medical advice.

  144. Layoffs at Tech Giants Reverse Small Part of Pandemic Hiring Spree Business, January 21

    Some of the biggest tech companies have announced tens of thousands of job cuts. But even after the layoffs, their work forces are still behemoths.

  145. As Covid-19 Continues to Spread, So Does Misinformation About It Business, December 28

    Doctors are exasperated by the persistence of false and misleading claims about the virus.

  146. Musk Lifted Bans for Thousands on Twitter. Here’s What They’re Tweeting. Business, December 22

    Many reinstated users are tweeting about topics that got them barred in the first place: Covid-19 skepticism, election denialism and QAnon.

  147. Xi Broke the Social Contract That Helped China Prosper Op Ed, December 1

    Has another autocratic regime ever taken away the right of so many people to lead a normal life?

  148. Is Spreading Medical Misinformation a Doctor’s Free Speech Right? Business, November 30

    Two lawsuits in California have pre-emptively challenged a new law that would punish doctors for misleading patients about Covid-19.

  149. In a Challenge to Beijing, Unrest Over Covid Lockdowns Spreads Foreign, November 24

    Protests are rising as China enacts more lockdowns and quarantines, with no end in sight. The defiance is a test of Xi Jinping’s authoritarian leadership.

  150. Twitter Was Influential in the Pandemic. Are We Better for It? Op Ed, November 19

    Reflecting on what worked and what didn’t.