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Yesterday β€” 17 May 2024Main stream

Taiwan, on China’s Doorstep, Is Dealing With TikTok Its Own Way

The island democracy was early to ban TikTok on government phones, and the ruling party refuses to use it. But a U.S.-style ban is not under consideration.

Β© An Rong Xu for The New York Times

For years, Taiwan has been one of the world’s top targets of online disinformation, much of it originating in China.
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Netflix and the N.F.L. Sign a Three-Season Deal

15 May 2024 at 15:42
Football joins pro wrestling and comedy specials in an expansion of the streaming service’s live offerings, a key step in the company’s overall live TV strategy.

Β© Bridget Bennett for The New York Times

Netflix’s deal with the N.F.L. marks a first for the streaming service.

Disney, Hulu and Max Streaming Bundle Will Soon Become Available

8 May 2024 at 18:58
The offering from Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery shows how rival companies are willing to work together to navigate an uncertain entertainment landscape.

Β© Todd Anderson for The New York Times

Disney announced this week that Disney+ was profitable last quarter, a first.

From Baby Talk to Baby A.I.

30 April 2024 at 15:09
Could a better understanding of how infants acquire language help us build smarter A.I. models?

Β© Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

For an hour each week for the past 11 months, Brenden Lake, right, a psychologist at New York University, with his wife Tammy Kwan, has been attaching a camera to their daughter Luna and recording things from her point of view.

From Baby Talk to Baby A.I.

30 April 2024 at 12:38
Could a better understanding of how infants acquire language help us build smarter A.I. models?

Β© Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

For an hour each week for the past 11 months, Brenden Lake, right, a psychologist at New York University, with his wife Tammy Kwan, has been attaching a camera to their daughter Luna and recording things from her point of view.

How Pastor Chad Nedohin Helped Turn Trump Media Into a Meme Stock

Chad Nedohin, a part-time pastor, is among the fans of Donald J. Trump who helped turn Trump Media into a meme stock with volatile prices.

Β© Amber Bracken for The New York Times

Chad Nedohin, a podcaster and part-time pastor in Canada, has urged people to invest in Trump Media & Technology Group and hold on to the stock.

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.

FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament

22 April 2024 at 13:13
The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year.

Β© Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

The tournament, which will feature teams from around the world, will take place for the first time next summer, in the United States.

Netflix Added More Than 9 Million Subscribers in First Quarter

The company’s revenue was 15 percent higher compared with last year, and it solidified its standing as the entertainment company’s dominant streaming service.

Β© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

Netflix is now expecting revenue growth for the entire year to reach 13 to 15 percent.

Women Talk Through Their Abortions on TikTok

18 April 2024 at 09:58
At a time of heightened confusion and legal battles over access to abortion, women are looking to social media for answers.

Β© Paola Chapdelaine for The New York Times

Humane’s AI Pin Wants to Free You From Your Phone

The $700 Ai Pin, funded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft, can be helpful β€” until it struggles with tasks like doing math and crafting sandwich recipes.

Β© Andri Tambunan for The New York Times

The Humane A.I. Pin.

How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.

OpenAI, Google and Meta ignored corporate policies, altered their own rules and discussed skirting copyright law as they sought online information to train their newest artificial intelligence systems.

Β© Jason Henry for The New York Times

Researchers at OpenAI’s office in San Francisco developed a tool to transcribe YouTube videos to amass conversational text for A.I. development.
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