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Caroline Ellison Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Role in FTX Fraud

A top adviser to Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of FTX, Ms. Ellison pleaded guilty to conspiring with him to steal $8 billion and became a crucial witness for the prosecution.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Political Evolution

He was once a backer of liberal causes. Then everyone seemed to turn on him. Now he wants to stay away from politics — if that’s possible.

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How Meta Distanced Itself From Politics

Ahead of November’s election, Meta has de-emphasized political content on Facebook, Instagram and Threads and doesn’t want to talk about candidates or campaigns.

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Spurned by Social Media, Publishers Chase Readers on WhatsApp

News outlets are experimenting with a feature in the world’s most popular messaging app that allows them to send links and headlines directly to followers.

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Tips for Easier and Faster Typing on Your Smartphone

Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler.

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Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering

New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.

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California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’

The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.

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Caroline Ellison, Star Witness in FTX Case, Should Receive Lenient Sentence, Prosecutors Signal

Ms. Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s former girlfriend and a top executive in his empire, is set to be sentenced on Sept. 24 for her role in the collapse of the crypto exchange.

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Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users Under Age 18

The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18.

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Instagram Teen Accounts: What to Know About New Privacy Settings

The social media app says new privacy settings and features will create more age-appropriate experiences for youth under 18.

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