Category: Computers and the Internet

How the Media Industry Keeps Losing the Future

Roger Fidler tried his best, but the excellent business of journalism is gone for good. Can the idea of “news” survive in a digital world?

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Lenient Sentence and to Appeal Conviction

Since the disgraced cryptocurrency mogul was convicted of fraud last year, his supporters have maneuvered to secure a lenient sentence and change the public narrative about his case.

Leaked Files Show the Secret World of China’s Hackers for Hire

China has increasingly turned to private companies in campaigns to hack foreign governments and control its domestic population.

China’s Rush to Dominate A.I. Comes With a Twist: It Depends on U.S. Technology

China’s tech firms were caught off guard by breakthroughs in generative artificial intelligence. Beijing’s regulations and a sagging economy aren’t helping.

The Antitrust Enforcers Aimed at Big Tech. Then Came the Backlash.

South Korea pledged to protect its online platforms from marketplace giants, but lobbyists are crying foul play.

Developers Pan Apple’s New Plan for App Store in Europe

To comply with European regulations, Apple has proposed reducing its commission on app sales while adding new fees and hurdles.

Senators Denounce Tech Companies Over Child Sex Abuse Online

Senators criticized the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, X and Discord for not doing enough to prevent child sexual abuse online, amid rising fears over how the platforms affect youths.

What Hefei, China’s EV City, Says About the State of the Economy

Hefei has led the country in making electric vehicles and other tech products, but it still has not escaped a nationwide housing crisis.

Phantom Artists Stole Their Songs. They Couldn’t Get Them Back.

Bad Dog, a group from D.C., was forced to take a crash course in streaming fraud, a shadowy realm that costs musicians $2 billion a year.