Meta’s A.I. Assistant Is Fun to Use, but It Can’t Be Trusted
Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s hope for the chatbot to be the smartest, it struggles with facts, numbers and web search.In the…
The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg
The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s…
How a Virtual Assistant Taught Me to Appreciate Busywork
I recently downloaded a virtual assistant that promised to ease the burdens of modern parenthood. The app is called Yohana,…
Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines
Merle Meyers, who left Boeing last year after a 30-year career, said he was speaking publicly about his experience because…
Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Now Comes the Hard Part.
After President Biden signs the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it, the legislation will…
How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me)
This privacy reporter and her husband bought a Chevrolet Bolt in December. Two risk-profiling companies had been getting detailed data…
Tesla Earnings Report Could Add to Concerns About Its Strategy
Analysts expect first-quarter results to show a decline in profits, fueling worries that competitors will grab a bigger slice of…
G.M. Reports Big Jump in Profit on Gasoline Car Sales
General Motors has struggled with electric vehicles and in foreign markets but it is selling lots of combustion engine cars…
In Ukraine, New American Technology Won the Day. Until It Got Overwhelmed.
Project Maven was meant to revolutionize modern warfare. But the conflict in Ukraine has underscored how difficult it is to…
In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough
Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged…