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Podcasts? TV Talk Shows? Netflix Just Hopes They’re Hits. February 25, 2026
The podcasts in the streamer’s debut crop, including “The Pete Davidson Show,” have revived metaphysical questions about the definition of the medium.
Can A.I. Detection Tools Really Spot Fake Images and Videos? February 25, 2026
Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses.
Pentagon Gives Anthropic an Ultimatum Over the Company’s A.I. Model February 25, 2026
Anthropic insists on limits on how its technology is used and could be labeled a supply chain risk if it fails to accept the military’s demands.
Senator Blumenthal Opens Inquiry Into Iran Transactions on Binance February 25, 2026
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.
Wayve, an A.I. Driverless Car Start-Up in Europe, Raises $1.2 Billion February 25, 2026
The London-based company is building a system that uses artificial intelligence to power autonomous vehicles.
How Jeffrey Epstein Ingratiated Himself With Top Microsoft Executives February 24, 2026
For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.
More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds February 24, 2026
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teenagers think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”
‘A.I. Literacy’ Is the New Drivers’ Ed at This Newark School February 24, 2026
Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive artificial intelligence, rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots.
Racing to Catch Up With Nvidia, AMD Signs Chips-for-Stock Deal With Meta February 24, 2026
The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD’s latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips.
The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored February 24, 2026
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
Intel Strikes Deal With a Chip Start-Up Its C.E.O. Invested In February 24, 2026
A technical partnership embraces SambaNova Systems, which Intel’s chief, Lip-Bu Tan, helps lead as an investor and chairman.
Pentagon Summons Anthropic Chief in Dispute Over A.I. Limits February 23, 2026
The artificial intelligence company has demanded that some guardrails be put in place as it negotiates a contract with the Defense Department.
Anthropic Accuses 3 Chinese Companies of Harvesting Its Data February 23, 2026
The San Francisco start-up claimed that DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax used approximately 24,000 fraudulent accounts to train their own chatbots.
Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos Will Be Honorary Chairs of the Met Gala February 23, 2026
The news came tucked into the second page of a recent news release.
Binance Employees Find $1.7 Billion in Crypto Was Sent to Iranian Entities February 23, 2026
Binance pledged to crack down on crime. But internal investigators at the world’s largest crypto exchange continued to find evidence of potential legal violations on the platform.
Backed by Anthropic, a Super PAC Group Begins an Ad Blitz in Support of A.I. Regulation February 23, 2026
The ads by Public First Action, which started airing on Monday, are part of an escalating political war over artificial intelligence before the midterm elections.
People Loved the Dot-Com Boom. The A.I. Boom, Not So Much. February 23, 2026
Tech leaders are beginning to worry about the public’s underwhelming enthusiasm for their plans to remake the world with artificial intelligence. Will that burst the bubble?
Need an Outfit? Pickle Clothing Rental App Helps Users Stay on Trend. February 23, 2026
Pickle, a new peer-to-peer apparel-rental app, helps users stay on trend without having to go into debt or rely on climate-unfriendly fast fashion.
The Pentagon vs. Anthropic + An A.I. Agent Slandered Me + Hot Mess Express February 20, 2026
This would be an unprecedented escalation against a U.S. company.
His Team Devised Ways to Keep World Cup Crowds Safe February 20, 2026
Michael Silevitch leads a research center dedicated to protecting busy public spaces. Last April, he was instructed to “end all work” immediately.