How Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Persuaded Trump to Sell A.I. Chips to China
With help from a longtime Silicon Valley investor turned White House insider, Mr. Huang got the administration to reverse course on restrictions.
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Grok AI banned in Turkey after alleged insults to President Erdogan
Turkey has taken action against Grok AI by blocking access to the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI following reports of offensive content about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A Turkish court imposed the ban after the chatbot allegedly produced insults against the president, prompting an investigation by the office of the chief prosecutor. The ban … Read more
How to Use A.I.-Powered Writing Tools on Your iPhone and Android
Artificial intelligence software — some already free on your device — can quickly compose and edit documents. But be sure to check its work.
‘Who Killed Love?’ A Video Game Plays to Male Resentment in China.
A popular and contentious game, Revenge on Gold Diggers, sheds light on misogyny, inequality and the feeling among many men that they are economic victims.
Stardew Valley surpasses Portal 2 to become Steam’s top-rated game
Stardew Valley has surpassed Valve’s Portal 2 to become the top-rated game on Steam, nearly a decade after its release. The cosy farming simulator, created by solo developer ConcernedApe, was first released almost ten years ago and continues to attract a large and active community. Over the years, it has received updates introducing new NPCs, … Read more
A Packing List of Apps to Download Before You Travel
Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun.
Trump’s Purge of Foreign Workers Arrives at Amazon’s Warehouses
The tech giant has quietly shed warehouse employees whose work authorizations were revoked after the Trump administration ended a Biden-era immigration program.
Nvidia becomes first company to hit $4 trillion market value
Listen to article Nvidia became the first company to reach $4 trillion in market value on Wednesday, a new threshold in Wall Street’s bet that artificial intelligence will transform the economy. Shortly after the stock market opened, Nvidia, which is led by electrical engineer Jensen Huang, vaulted as high as $164.42, giving it a valuation above $4 … Read more
How to Protect Your Phone While Traveling Abroad
Here are some best practices for safeguarding sensitive personal data.
The Bills That Could Change Crypto in The U.S.
There are multiple bills before the House that could redefine the way crypto is regulated in the U.S. Those in the crypto industry have been lobbying for the bills, which could lead to less oversight of the industry by the S.E.C. and to more widespread use of stablecoins. David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The … Read more