When we hear about automation and artificial intelligence replacing jobs, it may seem like a tsunami of technology is going to wipe out workers broadly, in the name of greater efficiency. But a study co-authored by an MIT economist shows…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inexpensive seafloor-hopping submersibles could stoke deep-sea science—and mining Last week, two oblong neon submersibles started to…
Samsung Electronics has crossed a $1 trillion valuation. This milestone is fueled by strong demand for AI chips. The company is a major supplier of critical components for AI servers. This surge is expected to continue, with tight supply conditions…
Gabriele Farina grew up in a small town in a hilly winemaking region of northern Italy. Neither of his parents had college degrees, and although both were convinced they “didn’t understand math,” Farina says, they bought him the technical books…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Week one of the Musk v. Altman trial: what it was like in the room Two…
Dream Sports has launched DreamStreet, a new stockbroking platform designed to simplify investing for Indian retail investors, especially newcomers. Leveraging AI for insights and offering access to research analysts, the platform aims to build confidence among those hesitant to enter…
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Two of the most powerful people in AI—Sam Altman and Elon Musk—began their face-off in court in…
A New Mexico trial could force Meta to overhaul its social media platforms. The state accuses Meta of addicting young users and failing to protect children. A judge may order sweeping changes, potentially leading Meta to leave the state.
Tesla earned over $500 million from Elon Musk’s companies last year. xAI, his AI startup, accounted for about $430 million. SpaceX, the rocket firm, contributed another $143 million. This business involved AI chatbots and energy storage. Tesla also saw revenue…
Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup specialising in AI models for robots, to bolster its humanoid technology initiative. The acquired team will join Meta Superintelligence Labs, contributing expertise in robot control and self-learning for whole-body humanoid applications.