A college professor wants to use Section 230 against Big Tech
The law has long shielded tech giants. Ethan Zuckerman’s lawsuit wields it against Meta.
By Will OremusCommerce Department revokes more export licenses to China’s Huawei
The move is expected to impact chip sales by Intel and Qualcomm to Huawei’s smartphone and laptop business lines.
By Eva Dou and Ellen NakashimaBoeing Starliner space launch delayed until at least May 17
If a misbehaving valve needs to be replaced, the launch will be pushed to next week.
By Christian DavenportThe iPad lost. Smartphones won.
Steve Jobs predicted iPads could become as widespread as cars. Instead, they’re a niche.
By Shira OvideSubstack courts TikTokers with new ‘creators’ program
Substack is the latest app seeking to cleave off some of TikTok’s user base as the app faces a possible ban in the United States.
By Taylor LorenzApple plays up AI potential in new iPads
As Apple launched new iPads, the Cupertino, Calif., company has steadily ramped up comments on its AI work, with CEO Tim Cook saying AI will be “transformative.”
By Chris VelazcoEverything TikTok users need to know about a possible ban in the U.S.
What every TikTok user needs to know about a new potential ban of the viral-video app, including when it could disappear and how to save your data.
By Shira Ovide, Tatum Hunter and Heather KellyTikTok files court challenge to U.S. law that could lead to ban
The filing ignites a high-stakes court battle in Washington that could prove to be an existential fight for one of the world’s most popular apps.
By Drew HarwellCongress’s push to protect kids online is at a crossroads
Lawmakers are trying to fast-track legislation but face a dwindling window.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongDefense think tank MITRE to build AI supercomputer with Nvidia
The $20 million AI ‘sandbox’ will allow federal agencies from DoD to the IRS to test cutting-edge technologies amid global AI race.
By Eva DouBosses mandated them back to the office. They took legal action instead.
Workers are fighting office mandates by filing legal complaints and lawsuits as employers increasingly take a hardline stance.
By Danielle Abril and Taylor TelfordImproper ‘shadow’ ads thriving on Facebook during India’s election
Many political ads on Facebook in India hide their true buyers, according to civil society groups and recent studies, threatening the integrity of the process.
By Joseph MennTwitch streamers become go-to news source for campus protest coverage
Live-streamers are amassing audiences through real-time coverage of student encampments and police crackdowns.
By Taylor LorenzDivided Trump campaign weighs joining TikTok, the app he tried to ban
The move could spark outrage among Trump’s supporters, but some advisers are arguing it would help him reach young voters who believe it’s cool to be “Trump-adjacent.”
By Drew Harwell and Josh DawseyAfter years of delay, Boeing to try again with Starliner space capsule
Monday’s planned launch comes as the aerospace giant is dealing with the fallout from problems with its airline division.
By Christian DavenportFive tech products we actually like
A soothing white noise machine. A real camera. And, uh, more soothing from Calm’s app.
By Shira OvideGoogle’s empire is massive. A judge will soon rule if it’s a monopoly.
The tech giant has nine products with more than a billion users
By Gerrit De VynckTrump Media auditor charged by SEC with ‘massive fraud’
Regulators said B.F. Borgers’ “deliberate and systemic failure” led to errors in more than 1,500 of its filings.
By Drew HarwellTesla retreat from EV charging leaves growth of U.S. network in doubt
Tesla’s retreat from EV charging is a blow for the whole U.S. network, which relied on Tesla superchargers.
By Jeanne Whalen, Trisha Thadani and Faiz SiddiquiChina launches world-first mission to retrieve samples from far side of moon
The Chang’e 6 mission will advance Beijing’s ambitions to become a space power and scientific force, but its steady progress has caused concern at NASA and in Congress.
By Lyric Li and Christian Davenport