Google’s search dominance is going on trial in the biggest US antitrust case since a crackdown on Big Tech that started in 2019.
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Senators Want ChatGPT-Level AI to Require a Government License
A new US government body would force companies to seek a license before working on powerful AI models like OpenAI’s GPT-4, under a bipartisan proposal by senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley.
Trump Squeezed America’s Geek Squad. Biden Built It Back Stronger
The US Digital Service has seen its staff and budget expand under president Biden. Director Mina Hsiang says online government services should be made as compelling as apps from Silicon Valley.
This Is the True Scale of New York’s Airbnb Apocalypse
A law meant to crack down on short-term rentals in New York City took effect Tuesday. Thousands have dropped off the map, but there are still hosts offering bookings that may break the law.
Pinterest’s New Algorithms Want You to See Every Body Type
Social media algorithms usually promote biases toward white, thin bodies. Pinterest is using machine learning to surface images of all shapes and sizes.
Britain Admits Defeat in Controversial Online Safety Bill
The UK government has admitted that the technology needed to securely scan encrypted messages sent on Signal and WhatsApp doesn’t exist, weakening its controversial Online Safety Bill.
The UK Is Poised to Force a Bad Law on the Internet
WhatsApp and Signal have threatened to shut down services in Britain if the Online Safety Bill includes restrictions that undermine encryption. The government is pushing it through anyway.
What OpenAI Really Wants
The young company sent shock waves around the world when it released ChatGPT. But that was just the start. The ultimate goal: Change everything. Yes. Everything.
India’s IITs Are a Golden Ticket With a Dark Side
The Indian Institutes of Technology are a production line for global tech CEOs, but critics say they promote a toxic, discriminatory work culture.
Meta Isn’t Enforcing Its Own Political Ads Policy, While the 2024 US Election Looms
A nonprofit watchdog group has found that the right-wing group PragerU has pushed out more than 100 political ads on Facebook and Instagram, flouting Meta’s policies.