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Will A.I. Ruin the Planet or Save the Planet?

It’s a notorious energy hog. But artificial intelligence can also foster innovation and discovery, and it could speed the global transition to cleaner power.

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Inside Elon Musk’s Chaotic Revamp of Twitter Blue

Twitter Blue, a revamped subscription service that let users buy verified badges, was the first big test for the platform’s new owner. It didn’t go well.

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Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco. City Officials Say ‘Good Riddance.’

The company, founded in the city as Twitter, is moving its headquarters to Texas as a shadow of its former self.

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U.S. Plans to Accuse RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents

The Justice Department is set to file an antitrust suit against the real estate company RealPage alleging illegal price-fixing facilitated by algorithms.

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Nepal Lifts Ban on TikTok, in a Likely Overture to China

The move signaled that Nepal’s new prime minister, who has cultivated ties with China, would continue on that path.

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JD Vance’s ‘Never Trump Guy’ Comment Becomes a Viral TikTok Remix

A mash-up of years-old comments by the Ohio senator with a hip-hop track is finding a broad audience. It’s part of a new genre of videos on the app.

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Google Joins $250 Million Deal to Support Newsrooms in California

The agreement includes $70 million from the state, which needs legislative approval. Some lawmakers objected, calling for a more comprehensive solution with tech companies.

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U.S. Investigating Americans Who Worked With Russian State Television

The F.B.I. raided the homes of two prominent commentators on Russian state television channels as part of an effort to blunt attempts to influence November’s election.

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AI Companies Have Pitched US Political Campaigns. The Campaigns Are Wary.

More than 30 tech companies have pitched A.I. tools to political campaigns for November’s election. The campaigns have been wary.

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How Section 230 Is Being Used Against Tech Giants Like Meta

A Massachusetts professor has filed a lawsuit against Meta using a novel interpretation of Section 230, a law known primarily for shielding social media companies from liability.

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