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Stewart Cheifet, Host of TV’s ‘Computer Chronicles,’ Dies at 87 January 10, 2026
He spent two decades hosting the PBS series, during the formative years of personal computing. It was seen in more than 300 cities at its peak.
Volkswagen Suffers More Than Rivals From Auto Industry Woes January 10, 2026
The German automaker’s sales in the United States plunged last year, hit by tariffs and the end of tax credits for electric vehicles.
Grok, Elon Musk’s A.I., Is Generating Sexualized Images of Real People, Fueling Outrage January 9, 2026
Late Thursday, Mr. Musk’s chatbot, Grok, limited requests for A.I.-generated images on X to paid subscribers of the social media site amid an outcry from victims and regulators.
Google’s Ex-CEO Backs Start-Up Approach to Big Telescopes for Space and Astronomy January 9, 2026
Eric and Wendy Schmidt are backing a start-up-like approach to building a giant space telescope and powerful ground observatories.
Grok’s Undressing Scandal + Claude Code Capers + Casey Busts a Reddit Hoax January 9, 2026
“This is a story about how a tool can be used to try to affect politics and in particular to minimize women, denigrate them and push them out of the conversation.”
Google Co-Founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page Reduce Ties to California January 9, 2026
Sergey Brin is joining his Google co-founder, Larry Page, in reducing ties to the state where they built their fortunes.
New Jersey Is Latest State to Ban Student Phones in Schools January 8, 2026
The restrictions, signed into law by Gov. Philip D. Murphy on Thursday as one of his final acts in office, will take effect during the 2026-2027 school year.
G.M. Books a $7.1 Billion Loss as It Scales Back E.V. Ambitions January 8, 2026
General Motors said it was writing down the value of battery and electric vehicle factories after changes in federal policy undercut demand.
Apple’s John Ternus Could Be Tim Cook’s Successor as CEO January 8, 2026
John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at Apple, could be next in line to replace the company’s longtime chief executive, Tim Cook, if he steps aside.
The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2026 January 8, 2026
From talking computers to self-driving cars, here are the trends to watch.
Can A.I. Match Molière’s Wit? These Researchers Think So. January 8, 2026
Scholars and artists at Sorbonne University trained artificial intelligence to imitate the French playwright’s themes, structures and sense of humor. The result is a new play.
Google and Character.AI to Settle Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Death January 7, 2026
The settlement came in the case of a 14-year-old in Florida who had killed himself after developing a relationship with an A.I. chatbot.
Anthropic Said to Be in Talks to Raise Funding at a $350 Billion Valuation January 7, 2026
The artificial intelligence start-up, which competes with OpenAI, is aiming to raise around $10 billion amid talk of a potential initial public offering.
California Tech Executives Plot Against Rep. Ro Khanna Over Support of Wealth Tax January 7, 2026
It’s hard right now to be a progressive Democrat in the heart of America’s tech industry.
Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last? January 6, 2026
Companies like Kairos Power are building new types of reactors with the encouragement of the Trump administration, but their success is far from assured.
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $20 Billion January 6, 2026
The funding is part of an A.I. frenzy, as investors aggressively plow enormous sums into fast-growing start-ups at sky-high valuations.
Nvidia Details New A.I. Chips and Autonomous Car Project With Mercedes January 6, 2026
At the CES conference, Jensen Huang, the company’s chief executive, said the more efficient and powerful chip would begin shipping later this year.
A.I. Images of Maduro Spread Rapidly, Despite Safeguards January 6, 2026
Deepfakes of Venezuela’s ousted president, Nicolás Maduro, flooded the internet after his capture, in a new collision of breaking news and artificial intelligence.
New Car Sales Are Rising Thanks to Purchases by the Well-Off January 5, 2026
A larger proportion of new cars are being bought by affluent Americans as prices and interest rates for auto loans climb, analysts said.
China’s BYD Surpasses Tesla as World Leader in Electric Car Sales January 2, 2026
As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.

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