While in some corners of Silicon Valley people worry about the risks of A.I., a simple failed software update caused a worldwide outage.
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In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough
Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.
The Year Chatbots Were Tamed
A year ago, a rogue A.I. tried to break up my marriage. Did the backlash help make chatbots too boring?
Beyond Silicon Valley, Spending on Technology Is Resilient
Despite an uncertain outlook, corporations plan to continue investing in their digital projects — a source of stability for the economy.
Southwest’s Meltdown Could Cost It Up to $825 Million
The airline has not said how soon it will upgrade the systems that contributed to mass flight cancellations, or how much that will cost.