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‘Something Big Is Happening’ + A.I. Rocks the Romance Novel Industry + One Good Thing February 13, 2026
“I do think we are reaching an inflection point in people’s feelings and senses about A.I. and where it’s going.”
Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses February 13, 2026
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature’s release.
Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters February 13, 2026
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.
Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction February 12, 2026
In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.
Anthropic Is Valued at $380 Billion in New Funding Round February 12, 2026
The artificial intelligence start-up raised another $30 billion, and its valuation more than doubled since its last funding round in September.
These Mathematicians Are Putting A.I. to the Test February 12, 2026
Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to assess just how poorly they perform.
Gail Slater Leaves Role as Justice Dept.’s Antitrust Chief February 12, 2026
Her departure follows months of mounting tension over her division’s work to determine whether companies violated antitrust laws.
Laid-Off Battery Plant Workers Pin Blame on Ford, not Trump, for Lost Jobs February 12, 2026
Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles.
Anthropic Donates $20 Million to Super PAC Operation to Counter OpenAI February 12, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI now have their own well-funded political groups that will square off in the midterm elections over artificial intelligence safety and regulation.
Ford Will Make a Play for a Different Battery Market February 12, 2026
The company, long focused on cars and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other businesses and homeowners.
Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not ‘Clinically Addictive’ in Landmark Trial February 11, 2026
Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.
These A.I. Dreamers Don’t Fit the Stereotype February 11, 2026
Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.
OpenAI’s Biggest Challenge Is Turning Its A.I. Into a Cash Machine February 11, 2026
The maker of ChatGPT hopes to triple its revenue in the coming year because it is planning to spend tens of billions of dollars. The clock is ticking.
Ford Says Electric Vehicle Losses Will Continue for 3 More Years February 11, 2026
Ford Motor reported a big loss for 2025 because of its troubled electric vehicle division, which it has significantly scaled back.
Elon Musk Wants to Build an A.I. Satellite Factory on the Moon February 11, 2026
In a meeting with employees at his company xAI, Mr. Musk revealed a vision for a facility that includes a giant catapult to launch his satellites into space.
YouTube Argues It Isn’t Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial February 10, 2026
The app said in opening statements that it was more of an entertainment platform. The lawsuit claims social media companies design products that cause personal injury.
A.I. Personalizes the Internet but Takes Away Control February 10, 2026
The relentless addition of artificial intelligence in popular apps raises questions about what’s at stake. The answer: the future of the internet and its lifeblood, digital advertising.
Meta and YouTube Created ‘Digital Casinos,’ Lawyers Argue in Landmark Trial February 10, 2026
Opening statements began in a trial claiming social media companies design addictive products that cause personal injury.
A.I. Is Making Doctors Answer a Question: What Are They Really Good For? February 9, 2026
Many physicians find chatbots threatening, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on medicine.
Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure February 8, 2026
His departure came days after the company cut 30 percent of the staff. He will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, the chief financial officer, the company said.

Month: January 2026

Google DeepMind launches AI tool to help identify genetic drivers of disease

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AAVE Gains 2.9%, Leading Index Higher

‘It’s not too late to fix it’: internet inventor Tim Berners-Lee says he is in a ‘battle for the soul of the web’

Criminal use of crypto spikes after years of steady decline, TRM report says

UK advertising watchdog bans Coinbase ads as ‘irresponsible’

WisdomTree expands tokenized fund access to Solana in multichain push

Amazon tells workers it will cut 16,000 jobs worldwide in second big wave of layoffs

Traders bet on calm as Fed rate cut looms

Altcoins jump as dollar slides, bitcoin holds steady: Crypto Markets Today

Nomura’s Laser Digital applies for U.S. national trust bank to offer crypto custody

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