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Democrats Examine Elon Musk’s Role in Suspension of Business Disclosure Law March 31, 2026
Lawmakers have asked the Treasury Department for information on how Mr. Musk may have influenced the decision to end enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
What to Know About California’s Executive Order on A.I. March 31, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, issued an order requiring safety and privacy guardrails for artificial intelligence companies contracting with the state.
States Plow Ahead With A.I. Regulation, Defying Trump March 30, 2026
States ranging from California to Utah are taking steps to place guardrails on the technology even after the president ordered them to stop.
From Foe to Ally: The S.E.C. Is Now Writing Crypto-Friendly Policies March 30, 2026
The embrace of crypto by financial regulators under President Trump has entered a new, cozier phase.
Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones March 29, 2026
No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline.
Why the Verdict Against Meta and YouTube Could Change Social Media March 29, 2026
In a landmark case, a jury found Meta and YouTube guilty of creating products that were addictive. Ryan Mac explains the outcome and what it could mean for tech companies going forward.
What Is YouTube’s Dominance Doing to Us? We Asked Its C.E.O. March 28, 2026
Neal Mohan on A.I. slop, parental controls and his platform’s impact on our lives.
In ‘The AI Doc,’ Sam Altman and Dario Amodei Go on the Record March 27, 2026
“The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist” tries to cover so much that it ends up being more confusing than clarifying, but parts are fascinating.
Elon Musk Joins in Phone Call Between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi March 27, 2026
Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.
U.S. Accuses NewYork-Presbyterian of Reaching Deals That Kept Costs High March 27, 2026
The Justice Department sued the large New York health system, saying it restricted insurance companies from offering patients cheaper options.
Judge Stays Pentagon’s Labeling of Anthropic as ‘Supply Chain Risk’ March 27, 2026
The decision is an early victory for the artificial intelligence company in a rancorous legal battle with the Department of Defense.
Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier March 27, 2026
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
The Ezra Klein Show: How Fast Will A.I. Agents Rip Through the Economy? March 27, 2026
The Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark tells Ezra Klein what he sees coming in the new era of A.I. agents.
An Invisible Bottleneck: A Helium Shortage Threatens the Chip Industry March 27, 2026
With a third of the global supply offline because of the war in Iran, gas companies are scrambling to assure critical A.I. chip makers there will be no disruptions.
Shield AI, a Start-Up Making Military Drones, Raises $2 Billion March 27, 2026
The company, which develops autonomous military technology, also plans to buy a maker of simulation software as interest in next-generation defense soars.
The Clues Binance Missed That Led to Billions in Crypto Flowing to Iran March 26, 2026
The world’s largest crypto exchange is under fire after investigators found accounts moving $1.7 billion to entities linked to Iran. Clues about those accounts were in plain sight for over a year.
Leonid Radvinsky, 43, Dies; Built the Adult-Entertainment Giant OnlyFans March 26, 2026
By leveraging social media and the influencer economy, he turned his website into a byword for online pornography in the 21st century.
Juries Take the Lead in the Push for Child Online Safety March 26, 2026
A pair of verdicts held social media companies accountable for harming young users, highlighting a growing backlash as Congress struggles to pass legislation.
Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial March 26, 2026
A jury found the companies harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress.
Meta Lays Off 700 Employees, While Rewarding Top Executives March 25, 2026
The jobs cuts and a new stock program for executives come as Meta continues to shift its focus to artificial intelligence.