Google Announces AI System Gemini After Turmoil at Rival OpenAI
December 6, 2023
The search giant’s algorithm aims to improve the audio and video capabilities of the Bard chatbot.
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Bitcoin Mining Used More Water Than New York City Last Year
December 6, 2023
New estimates find billions of gallons needed to support cryptocurrency, fueling concerns about the environmental impact.
Nvidia’s CEO Still Plans to Sell High-End Chips in China
December 6, 2023
Days after Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warned American companies against sales of AI-enabling chips to China, Jensen Huang said the company would come up with new products to comply with U.S. regulations.
23andMe Hack Is a Wake-Up Call for Your Password Habits
December 6, 2023
The recent breach at the DNA test-kit company shows a simple yet powerful truth about data security: Don’t reuse passwords, people.
Telefonica Proposes Restructuring Affecting More than 5,000 Jobs in Spain
December 5, 2023
Telefonica said the plan is likely to include layoffs and a relocation of workers to other activities.
Twilio Plans to Cut Workforce by 5%
December 4, 2023
The communications and customer data company plans to shed hundreds of jobs as it seeks to streamline its operations and accelerate its path to profitable growth.
‘The Terminator’ meets crop farming: high-tech solution to repel birds
December 4, 2023
A new laser scarecrow system has undergone further testing and study by researchers from the University of Rhode Island (URI) in the Northeastern United States in 2022, designed to deter birds from open fields in farms. The system can scare away birds by producing bright, constantly moving green lasers across cornfields and other crops using […]
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You Can Look Better on Video Calls Without Even Trying
December 3, 2023
Face-enhancing effects can smooth skin and eliminate dark circles—there’s even digital makeup.
Montana Judge Says TikTok Ban ‘Likely Violates First Amendment’
December 1, 2023
The social-media app sued after the state passed a law banning TikTok to protect residents’ privacy.
Elon Musk’s F-Bombs Make Linda Yaccarino’s Job at X Even Harder
December 1, 2023
Musk’s outburst is “a line in the sand that can’t be undrawn,” one ad-industry insider said.
What It Takes to Be in the 1%—of Taylor Swift Fans
November 30, 2023
Swifties listened to billions of the superstar’s songs for countless hours in 2023. Some even achieved their wildest dreams.
Meta’s Threads to Launch in Europe in App’s Biggest Expansion Since Debut
November 30, 2023
The expansion is expected in December, a signal of the company’s commitment to the microblogging service.
Your Unused Gmail Account May Be Permanently Deleted Friday
November 30, 2023
How to revive your Google account before it’s too late.
OpenAI’s New Board Takes Over and Says Microsoft Will Have Observer Role
November 30, 2023
The group of directors will expand and strengthen governance structure following CEO Sam Altman’s surprise ouster and return.
Elon Musk Uses ‘F’ Word for Advertisers Boycotting Platform
November 30, 2023
Billionaire addresses posts on X he says were misperceived as antisemitic.
Talking to Chatbots Is Now a $200K Job. So I Applied.
November 29, 2023
Welcome to the world of prompt engineering, where you’re paid to get the best answers from AI.
Inside Spotify Wrapped, an Annual Song of Ourselves
November 29, 2023
The listening recap, available Wednesday, takes over social media every year
Tech’s New Normal: Microcuts Over Growth at All Costs
November 29, 2023
Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta are making strategic trims even as they rebound from the tech downturn.
Open Text to Sell AMC Business to Rocket Software for $2.28 Billion in Cash
November 29, 2023
Open Text said the deal allows it to focus on the cloud and artificial intelligence.
Instagram’s Algorithm Delivers Toxic Video Mix to Adults Who Follow Children
November 27, 2023
Content served to WSJ test accounts included risqué footage of kids, overtly sexual adult videos and ads from major brands.
TikTok’s Owner Wanted to Create a Hit Videogame. It Failed.
November 27, 2023
ByteDance is to lay off hundreds of staff at its videogame unit, Nuverse, as it pulls back on another big bet on expansion.
People Are Ditching Dating Apps to Find Love on…Duolingo?
November 27, 2023
Singles are meeting people in unusual places online.
The New Economics of Buying or Renting Audiobooks
November 26, 2023
Listenable reads just got cheaper with Spotify’s new offering for eligible Premium users.
Our Guide to OpenAI, Sam Altman and What the Heck Happened
November 25, 2023
Here are highlights from the WSJ’s coverage on this moving story.
iPhone Fixes to Make if You’re the Family IT Department This Year
November 25, 2023
If you’re a one-person Genius Bar over the holidays, try these tactics to keep everyone connected and safe.
‘Accelerationists’ Come Out Ahead With Sam Altman’s Return to OpenAI
November 25, 2023
Silicon Valley is convinced it can create superhuman intelligence—but can’t decide on the pace.
Can You Trust a Robot With Your Holiday Shopping?
November 24, 2023
Retail-focused bots are multiplying. They can help, sort of.
OpenAI Got Its CEO Back. What Happens Next?
November 23, 2023
Sam Altman has returned and the company is to expand its board and explore governance changes, but who won and who lost in its new power structure?
Go Ahead, Scroll Your Smartphone This Thanksgiving
November 23, 2023
Our devices can save us from awkward interactions and make conversations better.
How a Fervent Belief Split Silicon Valley—and Fueled the Blowup at OpenAI
November 23, 2023
Sam Altman’s firing showed the influence of effective altruism and its view that AI development must slow down. His return marked its limits.
Overwhelmed by Email? How AI Tools Can Get You to Inbox Zero
November 23, 2023
Gmail has one. So do third party apps. Here’s how to use them without alienating your co-workers.
Altman to Return as OpenAI CEO After Days of Turmoil
November 23, 2023
The announcement marks the end of an impasse over who would lead the company that has become synonymous with the boom in AI technology.
Larry Summers Is OpenAI’s Surprise Pick to Mend Fences
November 22, 2023
The former Treasury secretary joins a three-person initial board that has been appointed as Sam Altman returns as chief executive.
OpenAI Talks Continue as Sam Altman, Company Push to Reunite
November 22, 2023
An internal memo says: “Our number one goal remains to reunify OpenAI and discussions are actively ongoing.”
Nvidia’s Sales Surge, With No End in Sight for AI Boom
November 22, 2023
The chip maker reported another quarter of record sales and gave a strong revenue outlook, pointing to red-hot demand for chips that underpin the artificial-intelligence boom.
Elon Musk’s X Sues Media Matters Over Antisemitism Report
November 22, 2023
The media watchdog found ads appeared near pro-Nazi content on the social-media platform.
The ‘Gorpcore’ Backlash: Why True Adventurers Are Skiing in Jeans and Hiking in Rompers
November 22, 2023
These days, the most desirable technical clothes don’t look technical at all—at least if you’re actually planning to use them.
Everything You Need to Know About OpenAI’s Board
November 22, 2023
OpenAI’s unusual board structure underlies the uncertainty surrounding the company.