The hedge-funder who loves a public crusade — and taking charge — is on to a new stage of his career: online warrior.
Category: Social Media
First He Came for Cancel Culture. Now He Wants to Cancel Smartphones
The N.Y.U. professor Jonathan Haidt became a favorite in Silicon Valley for his work on what he called the “coddling” of young people. Now, he has an idea for fixing Gen Z.
Reddit Rises 48% in First Day of Trading
The social media company’s debut on the New York Stock Exchange was one of the first major tech initial public offerings of the year.
Reddit’s I.P.O. Is a Content Moderation Success Story
The site’s journey from toxic cesspool to trusted news source illustrates the business value of keeping bad actors at bay.
Kate Middleton, Britney Spears and the Online Trolls Doubting Their Existence
Whether it is just for kicks or propelled by genuine doubt, the unsupported claims about celebrities and public figures keep gaining traction online.
Elon Musk to Open Source Grok Chatbot in Latest AI War Escalation
Mr. Musk’s move to open up the code behind Grok is the latest volley in a war to win the A.I. battle, after a suit against OpenAI on the same topic.
What China Is Saying About the TikTok Ban Furor in Washington
A bill to force TikTok’s sale in the United States has been criticized by Beijing but has not triggered a high-alert public response or retaliation.
U.S. House Passes Bill That Could Ban TikTok
The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.
Reddit’s Long, Rocky Road to an Initial Public Offering
The site, a throwback to an earlier era of social media, is poised to go public as soon as next week. It hasn’t been easy to reach this point.
Big American Tech Profits From Chinese Ad Spending Spree
Temu, Shein, and streaming and gaming apps looking to break into the U.S. market are spending huge sums to get their wares in front of American consumers.