Tech & Telecom

Epstein File Trove Includes Celebrity Photos, Redacted Files

The US Justice Department released thousands of pages of pictures, phone records and notes from investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing new details about the late financier’s relationships with prominent business leaders and politicians.

By Jamie Tarabay, Catherine Lucey and Chris Strohm

Ex-Nvidia Billionaire Unveils New AI Chips After China IPO Debut

Moore Threads Technology Co. introduced a new generation of chips aimed at reducing artificial-intelligence developers’ dependence on Nvidia Corp.’s hardware, just weeks after pulling off one of the most successful Chinese IPOs in years.

NY Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Requiring Government AI Safeguards

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed legislation to place additional restrictions on how government agencies use artificial intelligence.

NY Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Requiring Social Media Warning Labels

Social media companies must warn users about how the platforms can threaten their mental and physical health under a law signed on Friday by New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Congress Revisits Export Curbs After Trump’s H200 Approval

House Republicans are calling for arms-sale style congressional oversight of artificial intelligence chip exports as the Trump administration moves to approve licenses for Nvidia Corp. to ship its H200 processor to China.

Drag Performer Sues Over ‘Lexi Love’ Name in Trademark Dispute

A contestant from the popular TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race sued a California woman Friday, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition over the use of the stage name “Lexi Love.”

Hochul Signs AI Curbs Bill Opposed by Tech Industry

New York is the second state to restrict the most advanced artificial intelligence under legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday.

Meta Board Member Powell McCormick Resigns After Eight Months

Dina Powell McCormick, a former top adviser to President Donald Trump, is stepping down from the board of Meta Platforms Inc. just eight months after she joined.

OpenAI Temporary Ban on ‘Cameo’ Branding Extended in IP Suit

A California federal judge extended an order temporarily blocking OpenAI Inc. from using the “Cameo” name for a feature in its Sora AI-video generator while she decides whether a longer-term injunction is appropriate.

Anthropic Reveals California AI Safety Law Compliance Plan

Anthropic outlined Friday how it will comply with California’s first-in-the-nation law mandating large AI developers publish details about their efforts to prevent public safety risks.

Is Social Media Big Tobacco 2.0? Suits Over the Impact on Teens

Is social media to blame for the decline in teen mental health? Hundreds of lawsuits argue that they are. But can the claims get past Section 230, big tech's legal shield? In this video, we look at the fight over social media's impact on teens.