Ex-Apple engineer charged in crackdown on restricted tech flow to China and Russia
A former Apple engineer has been charged with trying to steal the company’s self-driving car technology, US authorities have said.
Venture capital fund returns suffer from falling start-up values
The sluggish performance of venture capital funds weighs on the results of university endowments, pensions and other investors who have increased their exposure to technology during the bull market.
Tesla board faces grumpy shareholders over Elon Musk oversight
Former Tesla chief technology officer JB Straubel is running for election to the board.
ChatGPT’s Sam Altman faces Senate panel examining artificial intelligence
Congress is seeking to impose regulation on artificial intelligence, if it can reach a consensus.
Microsoft’s $75 billion Activision Blizzard deal gets EU approval
The decision comes weeks after the UK regulator rejected the deal, saying it would reduce competition in the country’s gambling market.
Before his assassination, technical director Bob Lee led a clandestine life of sex and drugs
SAN FRANCISCO — In some wealthy tech circles, it’s known as “The Lifestyle,” an underground party scene featuring recreational drug use and casual sex. A senior technology executive named Bob…
Do you hate passwords? It’s time to try the access keys
A new type of login is easier and more secure to use than passwords, with caveats.
TikTok is giving teens a diet of darkness
Videos of self-harm, sad posts and eating disorders abound on the popular app.
Amazon is overhauling its delivery network to ship packages faster and cheaper
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Help! My political beliefs have been changed by a chatbot!
When we ask ChatGPT or another bot to write a memo, email, or presentation, we believe these AI assistants are doing our bidding. A growing body of research shows that…