AI, huge hacks leave consumers facing perfect storm of privacy perils

Nearly unlimited, highly personal info is available for anyone willing to pay. AI provides many ways to turn that into illicit profit or undermine national security.

By Joseph MennDecember 3, 2024

Biden tightens tech controls on China as clock ticks down

The new rules pack less punch than they might have because of delays and pressure from industry and allies, officials say privately.

By Ellen Nakashima and Eva DouDecember 3, 2024

Judge rejects Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, despite shareholder vote

A Delaware judge rejected Elon Musk’s $56 billion Tesla pay package for the second time, despite shareholders voting to reinstate it earlier this year.

By Trisha Thadani and Faiz SiddiquiDecember 2, 2024

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down as chipmaker’s struggles continue

Pat Gelsinger will be replaced by two interim co-CEOs while the company searches for a permanent leader.

By Gerrit De Vynck and Taylor TelfordDecember 2, 2024

Desperate for jobs, people try new social media tactics to stand out

Job seekers are offering rewards for referrals, making mini marketing campaigns and becoming brutally honest on social media.

By Danielle AbrilDecember 2, 2024

Trump and allies blur the lines between politician and influencer

The president-elect and some in his proposed Cabinet are adopting influencer tactics to hawk products, boost political points and promote their personal brands.

By Drew HarwellDecember 1, 2024

Animations of coiled hair for Black film characters improve with new algorithms

New algorithms allow for more realistic coily hair animation, enhancing the representation of Black characters in film.

By Lizette OrtegaNovember 30, 2024

Top Canadian publishers sue OpenAI, joining AI copyright fight

The lawsuit, brought by the CBC, Globe and Mail and others, shows how the battle over copyright and AI is expanding beyond the U.S.

By Gerrit De VynckNovember 29, 2024

The best alternatives to Amazon for e-books and audiobooks

You have great choices if you want to skip Kindle and Audible for holiday gifts (or all year).

By Shira OvideNovember 29, 2024

YouTube is full of old, unseen home videos. Now you can watch them at random.

Riley Walz’s website IMG_0001 serves up internet nostalgia in the form of old videos that few people have ever seen.

By Jiselle LeeNovember 29, 2024

Can you stop a teen from using TikTok? Australia is about to find out.

Australia passed a law banning children under 16 from using social media apps like TikTok and Snapchat. Whether it can be enforced remains in question.

By Michael E. MillerNovember 28, 2024

The 2024 Help Desk Gift Guide: Tech we tested and recommend

The Post’s personal tech team tries out loads of gadgets, apps and services every year. These are worth gifting.

By Washington Post staffNovember 28, 2024

FTC launches antitrust investigation into Microsoft as Biden era ends

The Federal Trade Commission sent a broad request to the tech giant asking for information on its cloud, software and AI businesses.

By Gerrit De Vynck and Cat ZakrzewskiNovember 27, 2024

Interpol arrests 1,000 cybercrime suspects across Africa

Operation Serengeti — led by Interpol and Afripol, the African Union’s policing organization — targeted online scams. Arrests were made in 19 countries.

By Kelsey BakerNovember 27, 2024
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Musk admits X throttles links as ‘news influencers’ take over

Hard times for the humble hyperlink and those who depend on it.

By Will Oremus and Andrea JiménezNovember 27, 2024

TSA PreCheck vs. Clear: What’s better for price and privacy?

Here’s how ClearPlus and TSA PreCheck stack up for price, privacy and saving time at the airport.

By Tatum HunterNovember 27, 2024

OpenAI hits pause on video model Sora after artists leak access in protest

OpenAI shut down its highly anticipated video generation service Sora, after artists invited to test its capabilities staged a protest that allowed anyone to use it.

By Nitasha TikuNovember 26, 2024

Workplace safety advocates sue for records in three Amazon deaths

Worker advocates sued federal workplace safety regulator OSHA seeking more details about three deaths at Amazon warehouses during a New Jersey heat wave.

By Caroline O'DonovanNovember 26, 2024

Five annoying tech things to turn off right now

You can put a stop to Apple’s bonkers AI summaries and the clickety sounds as you type on your phone.

By Shira OvideNovember 26, 2024
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Trump’s surgeon general pick called for banning social media for teens

The Washington Post’s essential guide to tech policy news.

By Cristiano Lima-Strong and Andrea JiménezNovember 26, 2024