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The A.I. Trade Secrets War + Economists Say ‘We Must Act Now’ + HatGPT
by nytimes on July 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
“I don’t know if the public understands this, but these companies hate each other.”
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White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says
by Lauren McCarthy on July 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
A technical assistant to President Trump won around $100,000, according to the prediction market, which flagged the activity to the federal government.
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From Twitter to X: 20 Years of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes
by Neil Vigdor on July 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The first tweets from the public appeared on July 15, 2006, several months after a soft launch. It was rebranded as X after being acquired by Elon Musk.
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Mary-Dell Chilton Dies at 87; Helped Create First Genetically Modified Plant
by Jeré Longman on July 16, 2026 at 4:38 PM
In 1982, she led the research team that figured out how to genetically alter plants, a discovery that would eventually transform global agriculture.
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Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones
by Adam Satariano on July 16, 2026 at 1:56 PM
The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I.
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TSMC Adds $100 Billion to Its U.S. Spending Plan
by Steve Lohr on July 16, 2026 at 1:53 PM
The pledge from the Taiwanese chip-making giant brought the total commitment to its fast-growing operations in Arizona to $265 billion.
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Europe Wants to Break Free From American and Chinese Technology. But How?
by Jim Tankersley,Mark Landler on July 16, 2026 at 1:24 PM
France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.
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Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones
by Adam Satariano on July 16, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I.
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SpaceX Falls Below I.P.O. Price of $135
by Ryan Mac,Lauren Hirsch on July 15, 2026 at 8:12 PM
After soaring in its stock market debut, the shares of Elon Musk’s rocket and A.I. company have been rocky.
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Judge Dismisses Suit Accusing Apple of Failing to Limit Child Sex Abuse Material
by Kalley Huang on July 15, 2026 at 6:58 PM
The lawsuit highlighted concerns that the privacy of Apple’s iCloud allows illegal material to be easily stored and shared on the service.
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Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
by Ivan Penn on July 15, 2026 at 12:39 AM
A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.
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OpenAI Is Showing Kalshi’s World Cup Odds in ChatGPT
by Mike Isaac on July 14, 2026 at 2:17 PM
The partnership, a first of its kind for the artificial intelligence company, will use the prediction market’s data to power some search results about the soccer tournament.
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U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales are Down but E.V. Chargers are Booming
by Jack Ewing on July 14, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Electric vehicle chargers are proliferating in Southern states as fast food restaurants, stores and other businesses try to lure customers.
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How a Teacher Revived Backyard Baseball
by Alessandra Schade on July 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Backyard Baseball, a favorite game for 1990s kids, had been off the market for years. But Lindsay Barnett was determined.
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Europe Takes Step Toward Possible Social Media Ban for Children
by Adam Satariano,Katie Robertson on July 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM
After the release of a new report, the European Commission is considering changing the rules across the 27-nation bloc.
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The eBay Scandal Gets a Thriller-Like Documentary
by David Streitfeld on July 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
A newly available documentary, ‘Whatever It Takes,’ examines eBay workers’ plot to cyberstalk journalists and critics.
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Meta Removes A.I. Feature on Instagram After Days of Backlash
by Eli Tan on July 11, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Users and Hollywood agencies raised privacy and copyright concerns about the new tool, Muse Image.
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Apple Sues OpenAI, Accusing It of Stealing Company Secrets
by Kalley Huang,Cade Metz on July 10, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The two companies struck a deal in 2024 to offer A.I. services on Apple devices, but their partnership has soured.
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New York Times and Other Publishers Ask Court to Penalize OpenAI
by Cade Metz on July 10, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The Times, The New York Daily News and other media organizations accused OpenAI of withholding evidence in a lawsuit.
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How Terrorist Groups Are Using A.I. to Gain an Edge in Battle
by Dustin Volz,Eric Schmitt on July 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
A.I. chatbots are not just a propaganda tool for violent extremists but are aiding in bomb construction and attack planning, new research finds.