South Korea Outlaws Use of Smartphones During Class
It becomes the latest country to restrict phone use in schools, with a law that will go into effect in 2026. Source link
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The A.I. Spending Frenzy Is Propping Up the Real Economy, Too
The trillions of dollars that tech companies are pouring into new data centers are starting to show up in economic growth. For now, at least. Source link
Silicon Valley Pledges $200 Million to New Pro-A.I. Super PACs
The two PACs reflect a new level of political engagement by companies like Meta and investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, which are spending heavily on artificial intelligence. Source link
A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In.
More people are turning to general-purpose chatbots for emotional support. At first, Adam Raine, 16, used ChatGPT for schoolwork, but then he started discussing plans to end his life. Source link
SpaceX Starship 10th Test Launch: How and When to Watch the Flight
Elon Musk’s company is trying again to overcome setbacks faced by its Starship prototype after a Sunday night scrub of a test flight. Source link
Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Apple and OpenAI Over Claims It Is Being Shut Out
Mr. Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, claimed that its Grok chatbot app was being artificially suppressed in Apple’s App Store. Source link
Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Apple Over Claims It Favors OpenAI
Mr. Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, claimed that its Grok chatbot app was being artificially suppressed in Apple’s App Store. Source link
SpaceX Starship 10th Test Flight: How and When to Watch the Launch
After setbacks in its last three flight attempts, Elon Musk’s company has a lot riding on the latest trip of its Starship prototype. Source link
What the ‘Panama Playlists’ Exposed About Spotify User Privacy
The “Panama Playlists” exposed the Spotify listening habits of some famous people — and two journalists who didn’t know as much about protecting their privacy as they had thought. Source link
Intel's Downfall Underlines How Even Tech Giants Can Fade
The Silicon Valley chipmaker’s journey from icon to a government project, with the sale of a 10 percent stake to the Trump administration, underlines how even the mightiest in tech can fall. Source link