Why “smart” products started to look like a stupid choice
However, some of us had bigger dreams for our offspring than talking to microwaves, which meant that this era seriously dented the reputation of being…
Ishmael Reed is writing a play about Elon Musk
Elon Musk is developing 21st century technology while promoting 19th century racial politics. He is richer than the whole earth, and yet he always hungers…
The crypto industry is pushing the law to tilt regulation in its favor
Since President Trump took office last year, the cryptocurrency industry has scored a series of political victories, avoiding lawsuits, negotiating trade policy and persuading the…
A start-up that aims to bring geothermal energy into the mainstream
For decades, geothermal energy has been a niche source of electricity available in a few areas, such as California and Iceland. But a new wave…
Fuel prices are boosting EV sales, just not in the US
The war in Iran has so far not led to a significant increase in sales of electric vehicles in the United States, despite signs that…
Dozens of Polymarket Bets Show Signs of Insider Trading, The Times Finds
On the evening of Thursday, June 12, a small group of internet gamblers made a highly specific prediction on Polymarket, the betting website that offers…
Notable researchers are joining a $4 billion effort to build a better AI
Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI released new AI systems late last year that were particularly good at writing computer code. In recent months, the technology…
Silicon Valley’s AI Lobby blitz is reaching fever pitch
OpenAI plans to hold a grand opening Wednesday for its first lobbying office in Washington, called the Workshop. The artificial intelligence startup said it created…
Tired of hacked passwords? Help is on the way.
Database breach, phishing fraud and new AI tools have made simple passwords passé as a way to protect online accounts—but you still have ways to…
Andreessen Horowitz plays politics like no other
The biggest donor in the midterm elections is not Elon Musk, George Soros, or any of the other billionaires who are often assumed to have…
Anduril is raising $5 billion in funding and is valued at $61 billion
Anduril, a defense technology company that makes weapons powered by artificial intelligence, said on Wednesday it had raised $5 billion in new funding as the…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Hitches is going to China with Trump after a last-minute invitation
President Trump welcomed Jensen Huang, CEO of chip giant Nvidia, on Air Force One late Tuesday as he headed to Beijing for a summit with…
The anthropic company is in talks to raise $950 billion in funding
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is in talks with investors to raise $30 billion to $50 billion in new funding that would value it at up…
Musk’s lawyer’s question to Sam Altman on the stand: Are you trustworthy?
Before Elon Musk left OpenAI in a power struggle in 2018, he wanted to merge the nonprofit artificial intelligence lab with Tesla, his electric car…
OpenAI trial live updates: Sam Altman testifies that Elon Musk wanted control of the company
Updated May 12, 2026, 2:07 PM ET Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, testified Tuesday that Elon Musk wanted full control of the company and pushed…
Sam Altman became the target of the anti-AI backlash
Before Elon Musk left OpenAI in a power struggle in 2018, he wanted to merge the nonprofit artificial intelligence lab with Tesla, his electric car…
This is Sam Altman’s first time testifying in court.
Updated May 12, 2026, 4:01 PM ET Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, testified Tuesday that Elon Musk wanted full control of the company and pushed…
Is Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Really a Cyber Security Risk?
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said last month it would limit the release of its latest AI system to a small number of organizations, including a…
