AI hustlers stole women’s faces to put in ads. The law can’t help them.

Artificial intelligence is spurring a new type of identity theft, altering people’s social media posts to sell erectile dysfunction pills or praise Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

By Nitasha Tiku and Pranshu VermaMarch 28, 2024

Congress gives research into kids and social media a cash infusion

It will offer “a critical window into Big Tech’s impact on the nation’s young people,” Sen. Markey said.

By Cristiano Lima-StrongMarch 28, 2024

Princess Catherine cancer video spawns fresh round of AI conspiracies

The video, in which the Princess of Wales shared her cancer diagnosis and pleads for privacy, is real, experts say. Some online commentators may not care.

By Tatum HunterMarch 27, 2024

The TikTok bill isn’t just about TikTok

It also targets ByteDance’s Lemon8 and CapCut. But it aims to spare e-commerce firms, aides say.

By Will OremusMarch 27, 2024

Meta is failing to curb anti-trans hate, new report says

In the report, GLAAD catalogued dozens of anti-trans posts, many by high-profile influencers and media outlets, that it said Meta had not acted against.

By Taylor LorenzMarch 27, 2024

How apps are turning you into an unpaid lobbyist

TikTok, Uber and other companies ask you to advocate against regulation affecting them. Is that fair?

By Shira OvideMarch 26, 2024

Trump’s Truth Social surges in DJT stock debut, but questions remain

The trading frenzy was a boost for the former president’s wealth. But Truth Social makes very little money, and Trump can’t sell his shares for six months.

By Drew HarwellMarch 26, 2024

U.S., Britain sanction China for broad 14-year hacking campaign

Chinese state-linked hackers targeted White House officials, along with senior agency staff and senators and representatives from both major political parties.

By Ellen NakashimaMarch 26, 2024

Trump Media soars in first day of public trading

The trading frenzy was a boost for the former president’s wealth. But Truth Social makes very little money, and Trump can’t sell his shares for six months.

By Drew HarwellMarch 26, 2024

Senators say Meta’s Zuckerberg is slow-walking child safety inquiries

The company said it’s responding ‘on a rolling basis’ due to the volume of questions.

By Cristiano Lima-StrongMarch 26, 2024

Musk tried to ‘punish’ critics, judge rules, in tossing a lawsuit

A federal judge ruled the lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate was about “punishing the defendants for their speech.”

By Will Oremus and Taylor TelfordMarch 25, 2024

Florida latest to restrict social media for kids as legal battle looms

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed strong restrictions, mirroring a national push to crack down on minors’ access to online platforms over safety fears.

By María Luisa Paúl and Cristiano Lima-StrongMarch 25, 2024

E.U. probes Google, Apple, Meta under its new competition law

The European Commission announcement is a signal of Brussels’ intention to move swiftly to rein in Big Tech.

By Eva DouMarch 25, 2024

Gen Z embraces side hustles because ‘loyalty is dead’

Gen Z workers are increasingly making money alongside their full-time jobs by selling services, products and advice on social media and other online avenues.

By Danielle AbrilMarch 25, 2024

Need to get to the airport? Soon you can take an air taxi.

The aviation industry is tackling a carbon emissions problem with new planes, new fuels and new concepts.

By Edward RussellMarch 25, 2024
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How to use your smartphone to photograph the solar eclipse

Taking pictures of this year’s stunning total eclipse shouldn’t be too hard — as long as you’re prepared. Here’s what you need to do.

By Chris Velazco and William NeffMarch 24, 2024

Landlines are dying out. But to some, they’re a lifeline.

Providers want to scale back landline service, but people with poor cell reception still rely on it for emergencies.

By Heather KellyMarch 23, 2024

Trump Media merger wins investor approval, netting Trump a potential windfall

Trump will own about 60 percent of the company, which at Digital World’s current share price would be worth about $3.3 billion.

By Drew HarwellMarch 22, 2024

Lawmakers see rise in threatening messages as TikTok users swarm Congress

After TikTok urged users to call their representatives in protest of a potential ban, U.S. Capitol Police are investigating menacing calls as users swarm Congress.

By Cristiano Lima-StrongMarch 21, 2024

Reddit’s shares soar in stock market debut

There’s nothing online quite like Reddit. Will an IPO change that?

By Chris VelazcoMarch 21, 2024