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Yesterday β€” 17 June 2024NYT: Technology

FTC Sues Adobe Over Hard-to-Cancel Subscriptions and Fees

17 June 2024 at 14:45
The maker of Photoshop and other popular design software hid details of expensive cancellation fees, according to a Justice Department lawsuit.

Β© Jordan Strauss/Associated Press

David Wadhwani, the president of Adobe’s digital media business.
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California Proposes 30 AI Regulation Laws Amid Federal Standstill

10 June 2024 at 19:09
California legislators have made the biggest push to pass new laws to rein in the technology. Colorado passed one protecting consumers.

Β© Kirby Lee, via Associated Press

An aerial view of the California State Capitol building in 2022.

U.S. Clears Way for Antitrust Inquiries of Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI

5 June 2024 at 23:48
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission agreed to divide responsibility for investigating three major players in the artificial intelligence industry.

Β© Grant Hindsley for The New York Times

The Federal Trade Commission will be primarily responsible for examining Microsoft’s and OpenAI’s conduct in the artificial intelligence industry.

The Very Slow Restart of G.M.’s Cruise Driverless Car Business

By: Yiwen Lu
30 May 2024 at 05:02
An incident that seriously injured a pedestrian in San Francisco led Cruise to take all of its cars off the road. The question now is when they will return.

Β© Jason Henry for The New York Times

A Cruise driverless car in San Francisco in 2022. Cruise paused operations late last year after it was criticized for neglecting safety.

The Emails at the Heart of the Government’s Ticketmaster Case

24 May 2024 at 18:02
Live Nation Entertainment, which owns Ticketmaster, is accused of violating antitrust laws. The Justice Department drew on the concert behemoth’s internal communications in its lawsuit.

Β© Mike Blake/Reuters

The Justice Department relied on internal emails in its antitrust suit against Live Nation that offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at the industry.

Ether Cryptocurrency ETFs Are Approved by the SEC

23 May 2024 at 21:40
The Securities and Exchange Commission gave its blessing to a fund that tracks the price of the most valuable cryptocurrency after Bitcoin.

Β© Brendan McDermid/Reuters

BlackRock is among the major financial firms that want to issue exchange-traded funds tied to the price of the cryptocurrency Ether.

EU Investigates Facebook and Instagram Over Addictive Effects on Children

16 May 2024 at 14:13
The American tech giant’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, may β€œexploit the weaknesses and inexperience of minors,” the European Commission said.

Β© Olivier Matthys/EPA, via Shutterstock

β€œWe are sparing no effort to protect our children,” Thierry Breton, the European Union’s internal markets commissioner, said in a statement.

Senators Propose $32 Billion in Annual A.I. Spending but Defer Regulation

Their plan is the culmination of a yearlong listening tour on the dangers of the new technology.

Β© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

From left, the senators behind a plan for federal legislation on artificial intelligence: Martin Heinrich, Todd Young, Chuck Schumer and Mike Rounds.

California Will Add a Fixed Charge to Electric Bills and Reduce Rates

By: Ivan Penn
10 May 2024 at 11:06
Officials said the decision would lower bills and encourage people to use cars and appliances that did not use fossil fuels, but some experts said it would discourage energy efficiency.

Β© Jim Wilson/The New York Times

Utility companies across the country have long pushed for fixed charges to help cover the cost of maintaining and improving grid equipment like power lines and substations

Final Arguments in Google Antitrust Trial Conclude, Setting Up Landmark Ruling

Judge Amit P. Mehta must now decide whether Google violated the law, potentially setting a precedent for a series of tech monopoly cases.

Β© Jason Henry for The New York Times

The Justice Department and state attorneys general say that Google has abused a monopoly over the search business, stifling competitors and limiting innovation, something the company denies.

β€˜Smartphones on Wheels’ Draw Attention From Regulators

30 April 2024 at 10:03
Modern cars are internet-connected and have hundreds of sensors. Lawmakers and regulators have concerns about what’s happening with all that data.

Β© Mark Abramson for The New York Times

Government attention to the car industry is intensifying, experts say, because of the increased technological sophistication of modern cars.

Meta Faces EU Investigation Over Election Disinformation

30 April 2024 at 09:55
The inquiry is intended to pressure the tech giant to more aggressively police Facebook and Instagram ahead of the European Union’s closely watched elections in June.

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Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, which is investigating Meta over election disinformation.

U.S. Investigating Tesla Recall of Autopilot

26 April 2024 at 16:03
The National Highway Safety Administration also released an analysis of crashes involving the system that showed at least 29 fatal accidents over five and a half years.

Β© Hannah Yoon for The New York Times

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating Tesla’s recall of its Autopilot system.

F.C.C. Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules

25 April 2024 at 13:56
Commissioners voted along party lines to revive the rules that declare broadband as a utility-like service that could be regulated like phones and water.

Β© Pool photo by Oliver Contreras

Jessica Rosenworcel, chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission.

Elon Musk Clashes With Australian Court Over Violent Videos on X

24 April 2024 at 14:35
Mr. Musk’s defiance over removing content is testing the boundaries of international legal systems.

Β© Mark Baker/Associated Press

Security officers standing guard outside a church in Sydney this month after a bishop was stabbed during a YouTube livestream of the service.

Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines

24 April 2024 at 09:21
Merle Meyers, who left Boeing last year after a 30-year career, said he was speaking publicly about his experience because he loved the company β€œfiercely.”

Β© Grant Hindsley for The New York Times

Merle Meyers, who worked at Boeing for nearly 30 years, said the company’s culture had changed over the years to emphasize speed over quality.
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