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X Hits Grok Bottom + More A.I. Talent Wars + ‘Crypto Week’
“XAI had to apologize after Grok began praising Adolf Hitler, making antisemitic comments and referring to itself as MechaHitler.”
Court Rules Trump’s Firing of F.T.C. Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter Was Illegal
A federal judge said Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, whom President Trump fired from the Federal Trade Commission in March, was still a “rightful member” of the agency.
Crypto Industry Reaches Milestone With Passage of Genius Act
After a week of squabbling in Washington, the cryptocurrency industry secured one of its primary legislative objectives and made progress toward a second one.
U.S. Proposes Steep Tariffs on Critical E.V. Battery Material
The Commerce Department plans to impose a 93.5 percent levy on Chinese graphite, an essential ingredient in the batteries that power electric vehicles.
What to Know About the Three Crypto Regulation Bills in Congress
The House this week took up a trio of bills that would establish a federal framework for regulating the cryptocurrency industry. One of the measures cleared Congress and is on its way to enactment.
‘Crypto Week’ Is Back on Track After House G.O.P. Quells Conservative Revolt
The House is set to vote on a series of high-stakes bills backed by the cryptocurrency industry, after top Republicans brokered a deal with a group of dissenters in their ranks.
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.
How Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 Will Change Our Phones
Both operating systems introduce new designs, but the real story is what’s happening beneath with A.I.
Wall St. Firms Are Buying Utilities to Tap Into the A.I. Boom
Consumer groups say proposals by BlackRock and Blackstone to buy energy companies in Minnesota, New Mexico and Texas could hurt residents.
‘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.
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 New York Times, explains.
Congress Was Supposed to Vote on 3 Crypto Bills This Week
The crypto industry was headed for a landmark moment in the House with three bills that it helped push going to a vote. But a coalition of ultraconservative House Republicans staged a mutiny.
Nvidia C.E.O. Treads Carefully in Beijing
Jensen Huang, the chipmaker’s chief executive, is trying to balance his company’s interests as the United States and China compete for supremacy in artificial intelligence.
China Is Spending Billions to Become an A.I. Superpower
Beijing is taking an industrial policy approach to help its A.I. companies close the gap with those in the United States.
Trump Hails $90 Billion in AI Infrastructure Investments at Pennsylvania Summit
Trump administration officials say winning the artificial intelligence race with China is a top priority.
Federal Prosecutors Close Inquiry Into Polymarket Betting Website
The site became prominent last year when people bet on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
Meta’s New Superintelligence Lab Is Discussing Major A.I. Strategy Changes
Members of the lab, including the new chief A.I. officer, Alexandr Wang, have talked about abandoning Meta’s most powerful open source A.I. model in favor of developing a closed one.
Nvidia Says U.S. Has Lifted Restrictions on A.I. Chip Sales to China
The Silicon Valley chip giant said the Trump administration, which had shut down its sales to China three months ago, had assured it that licenses for the sales would now be granted.
Israel and Iran Usher In New Era of Psychological Warfare
The 12-day conflict was marked by a flurry of propaganda, disinformation and covert operations aided by artificial intelligence and spread by social media.
Cognition AI Buys Windsurf as A.I. Frenzy Escalates
The deal follows Google’s $2.4 billion investment in Windsurf, an A.I. start-up, as companies race to gain technological talent and provide A.I. tools.