An A.I.-Generated Picture Won an Art Prize. Artists Aren’t Happy.

Young people are increasingly at ease consuming culture via digital avatars or made with artificial intelligence. Should the same moral guidelines and laws apply to those works?

A ‘Virtual Rapper’ Was Fired. Questions About Art and Tech Remain.

Young people are increasingly at ease consuming culture via digital avatars or made with artificial intelligence. Should the same moral guidelines and laws apply to those works?

A judge allows Musk to include whistle-blower claims in his case against Twitter.

Elon Musk’s lawyers had asked for a delay to review the accusations by a former Twitter executive, which the judge denied, while allowing the information to form part of their case.

Mercedes and Rivian Plan to Make Vans Together in Europe

The agreement is a rare example of cooperation between a traditional carmaker and an upstart.

Twitter Reached $7 Million Settlement With Whistle-Blower

Lawyers for Elon Musk mentioned a $7 million payment to Peiter Zatko, Twitter’s former top security executive, in a court hearing this week.

Crypto’s Long-Awaited ‘Merge’ Reaches the Finish Line

Ethereum, the most popular cryptocurrency platform, completed its much-anticipated switch to a more energy-efficient infrastructure.

Can ‘the Merge’ Save Crypto?

Many fans think it will. But it might end up creating some new problems.

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LinkedIn Ran Social Experiments on 20 Million Users Over Five Years

A study that looked back at those tests found that relatively weak social connections were more helpful in finding jobs than stronger social ties.

Meta Removes Chinese Effort to Influence U.S. Elections

The parent of Facebook and Instagram said that it had taken down what was the first targeted Chinese campaign to interfere in U.S. politics and that the effort was limited.

TikTok May Face $29 Million Fine for Failing to Protect Children’s Privacy

British regulators have sent a warning notice to the company, the first major case under new rules in Britain that protect minors online.

Is the Hyperloop Doomed?

Though some efforts continue, the once-promising technology has run up against significant challenges — most notably creating an entirely new transit infrastructure.

Uber Boss Testifies He ‘Could Not Trust’ Ex-Security Chief

Dara Khosrowshahi is a star witness at the trial of Joe Sullivan, who has been accused of obstructing justice for failing to disclose the 2016 breach.

YouTube Opens More Pathways for Creators to Make Money on the Platform

The video platform will let more creators earn payments and place ads in Shorts, its TikTok competitor, according to audio from an internal meeting.

Uber Investigating Breach of Its Computer Systems

The company said on Thursday that it was looking into the scope of the apparent hack.

Biden Issues New Order to Block Chinese Investment in Technology in the U.S.

The move, which is bound to heighten tensions with Beijing, reflects growing unease about China’s ability to access the personal information that Americans hand over to mobile apps and other services.

Can ‘the Merge’ Save Crypto?

Many fans think it will. But it might end up creating some new problems.

Crypto’s Long-Awaited ‘Merge’ Reaches the Finish Line

Ethereum, the most popular cryptocurrency platform, completed its much-anticipated switch to a more energy-efficient infrastructure.

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How the Passage of Time Softened the Fury Over Diana’s Death

A quarter-century ago Princess Diana’s shocking death provoked outrage at the royal family. Queen Elizabeth’s passing, in contrast, has been draped in civility and respect.

This Might Not Be a Cold War, but It Feels Like One

Even at their worst moments, the Americans and the Soviets kept talking. Today, U.S.-China contacts are scarce, while Beijing and Moscow move closer together.

Apple Extends Reach With $800 Watch, as New iPhone Inches Along

The Apple Watch Ultra is aimed at endurance athletes, a market dominated by Garmin. Apple also introduced updated AirPods.