FCC reinstates net neutrality, but it’s not as easy as it once was
5G’s ability to offer different speeds for different purposes upends the traditional concept of net neutrality.
By Eva DouOpenAI’s rules can be ‘easily’ dodged to target Latinos, study warns
ChatGPT can be used to ‘maliciously’ court minorities, researchers say.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongBiden signs bill that could ban TikTok, a strike years in the making
Lawmakers sped a possible TikTok ban through Congress by tying it to a sprawling funding package offering aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongTikTok might get banned. For real this time.
The Senate is expected to pass a bipartisan bill that would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform or face a national ban. How did Congress finally achieve consensus on this?
By Monica Campbell, Emma Talkoff, Sean Carter, Elana Gordon and Ted MuldoonTop tech companies seek more cash for the lab keeping AI safe
Amazon, OpenAI, MIT and others are calling for nearly $50 million for NIST’s AI work
By Cat ZakrzewskiHouse passes potential TikTok ban that could speed through Senate
By tying a potential TikTok ban to a bipartisan foreign aid deal, the bill could move quickly through Congress.
By Cristiano Lima-Strong and Taylor TelfordWhy a potential TikTok ban is alive again in Congress, and what’s next
A House plan to merge legislation targeting TikTok with foreign aid could fast-track efforts to force a sale or ban of the app in the United States.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongU.S. officials scramble to stop major Internet firms from ditching FISA obligations
As Congress moves to vote on the reauthorization of federal surveillance powers, two major U.S. communications providers said they would stop complying with orders set to expire at midnight, according to people familiar with the matter.
By Ellen Nakashima and Shane HarrisHouse hearing highlights potential flashpoints in renewed privacy talks
“I’m fired up. We’ve got to get this done,” said Rep. Gus Bilirakis.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongHaving remade Twitter, Elon Musk takes his speech fight global
The X owner’s dispute over disinformation with a Brazilian judge could influence social media use everywhere.
By Elizabeth Dwoskin, Terrence McCoy and Marina DiasTex. hack may be first disruption of U.S. water system by Russia
Cyber firm Mandiant suspects the hackers are tied to Russian military spy group Sandworm.
By Ellen NakashimaChatbots’ flaws aren’t stopping tech giants from putting them everywhere
Meta is the latest to expand its AI tools—and see them go awry.
By Will OremusThis senator wants an online privacy law. She’s slowed efforts for years.
Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell is closing in on a historic online privacy law, but many aides say she’s been one of its biggest obstacles for years.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongU.S. says recent Microsoft breach exposed federal agencies to hacking
U.S. agencies were told to change log-ins and passwords.
By Joseph MennPrivacy talks are heating up in Congress. Here’s what to watch for.
Familiar sticking points may pop up again.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongA drone factory in Utah is at the epicenter of anti-China fervor
U.S. dronemakers are hoping to break China’s hold on the U.S. market.
By Eva DouElon Musk picks his speech battle
A standoff in Brazil shows whose rights he’ll stand up for
By Will OremusNew FCC rule requires internet service providers to display fees
The new policy is intended to allow consumers to easily find and compare costs.
By Eva DouHundreds of groups urge Big Tech CEOs to step up fight against AI-fueled lies
Advocacy groups say tech companies should bolster fight against conspiracies during wave of global elections
By Naomi NixOpenAI prepares to fight for its life as legal troubles mount
OpenAI is playing defense amid a rush of lawsuits, investigations and potential legislation that threaten its goal of building the world’s most powerful AI.
By Cat Zakrzewski, Nitasha Tiku and Elizabeth Dwoskin