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Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world.

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‘Xbox Wins?’ Gamers Cautiously Celebrate Microsoft Activision Deal

They could save money if Activision’s titles are added to Xbox Game Pass, a monthly subscription service. But some are reserving judgment.

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As Red States Curb Social Media, Did Montana’s TikTok Ban Go Too Far?

Montana is at the forefront of a wave of new tech laws passed by Republican-led states. Some give parents control over their children’s social media accounts.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Closest Friends Become His Foes in Courtroom Clash

The FTX founder’s criminal trial has made clear just how much his inner circle has turned against him.

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‘A.I. Obama’ and Fake Newscasters: How A.I. Audio Is Swarming TikTok

TikTok accounts are spreading falsehoods with the help from A.I.-generated voices.

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Smartphone Photos Are Getting Faker. Uh-Oh?

Google’s new $700 Pixel 8 lets you use artificial intelligence to add or remove elements from your images. It’s not clear we really need this.

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Caroline Ellison Says She and Sam Bankman-Fried Were ‘Dishonest’

In her second day testifying at the FTX founder’s trial, Ms. Ellison said she misled lenders at Mr. Bankman-Fried’s request.

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New A.I. Tool Diagnoses Brain Tumors on the Operating Table

A new study describes a method for faster and more precise diagnoses, which can help surgeons decide how aggressively to operate.

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Hamas Seeds Violent Videos on Sites With Little Moderation

The strategy mirrors efforts by extremist groups like the Islamic State and Al Qaeda in years past.

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Caroline Ellison Testifies Against Sam Bankman-Fried, Blaming Him for Crimes

Ms. Ellison, who also dated Mr. Bankman-Fried, is the government’s star witness in the criminal fraud trial of the founder of the FTX crypto exchange.

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