Microsoft says Russian government hackers stole email from its leaders
In a blog post, Microsoft said it had detected the November breach on Jan. 12.
By Joseph MennRegulators crack down on company selling detailed location data
The FTC banned a data aggregation company from selling selling precise location data, a first for the agency.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongThe Davos elite embraced AI in 2023. Now they fear it.
AI CEOs such as Sam Altman are the hot ticket at the World Economic Forum at Davos. But excitement about tech like ChatGPT is coupled with concerns of risks.
By Cat ZakrzewskiThe Supreme Court has entered the AI chat
Justices mused about how the court will grapple with the technology.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongApple opens gates to $1.1 trillion in app payments — for a steep price
Apple is opening up its iPhone walled garden a crack, allowing U.S. app makers to use third-party payment systems — but it is charging developers a pretty penny to venture outside its gates.
By Eva DouFEC to weigh AI limits for political ads by ‘early summer,’ chair says
The agency faces pressure to act as the 2024 elections kick off.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongBiden administration hopes chips will give it an election year boost
A new center to coordinate government and private industry’s research efforts on computer semiconductors is the latest move by the administration to bring focus to U.S. chip manufacturing.
By Eva DouMeet the woman who transformed Sam Altman into the avatar of AI
Anna Makanju orchestrated Sam Altman’s political debut like a diplomatic mission. But Congress’s AI push could test the company’s friendly reputation.
By Cat ZakrzewskiChina’s meddling in Taiwan election presages year of misinformation threats
More than half the world’s population lives in countries holding elections in 2024 — an unprecedented test of systems to combat disinformation.
By Joseph Menn, Naomi Nix, Cat Zakrzewski and Pranshu VermaSenators warn AI could lead to ‘destruction’ of local news
The rise of generative AI is creating a “perfect storm,” Sen. Blumenthal said.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongHackers seize control of SEC’s X account to promote crypto
SEC cites “unknown party” as account on X is hacked to promote crypto.
By Joseph MennMillions to lose affordable internet unless Congress extends subsidies
The FCC will begin winding down the Affordable Connectivity Program this week unless Congress greenlights more funding.
By Eva DouCongress, lagging on AI rules, may be ahead of the curve on AI use
Lawmakers are launching a “cautious yet proactive exploration” of AI use in their work.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongEuropean Union keeps a wary eye on China as it plans tech spending
The study of worst-case geopolitical scenarios will inform the E.U.’s disbursement of tens of billions of euros in science and tech investments.
By Eva DouSome good news for U.S. drone manufacturers
Domestic drone makers bullish on sales after U.S. sets new curbs on foreign vendors
By Eva DouSix tech legal battles to watch in 2024
Silicon Valley’s biggest political fights will head to court in a major way.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongStates looking to 2024 to pass revised kids’ online safety bills
State legislators and children’s safety advocates have revised legislation after a federal judge blocked a new law in California.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongDirector Christopher Nolan reckons with AI’s ‘Oppenheimer moment’
Director Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” debuted as the world was debating the risks of artificial intelligence.
By Cat ZakrzewskiIndia targets Apple over its phone hacking notifications
Apple’s warnings to users that it had detected possible efforts to install spyware on iPhones triggered an angry reaction from Indian officials.
By Gerry Shih and Joseph MennFormer OpenAI director Will Hurd speaks out on Altman saga
‘Four people should not be in control of the equivalent of a nuclear weapon,’ he said.
By Cristiano Lima-Strong and David DiMolfetta