California Tech Executives Plot Against Rep. Ro Khanna Over Support of Wealth Tax
It’s hard right now to be a progressive Democrat in the heart of America’s tech industry.
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A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving
It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.
Former Roomba C.E.O. Reminisces on 2008’s Viral ‘Shark Cat’ Meme
In conversation with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast, the former Roomba C.E.O. Colin Angle shares how YouTube’s viral shark cat brought him joy in 2008.
It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas!
The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sing an original, tech-inspired rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Is Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids a Good Idea
On the “Hard Fork” podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss a new law in Australia barring kids under 16 from social media.
How Much Water Does the A.I. Industry Use?
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork” at The New York Times, spoke with Andrew Marley, executive director for Effective Altruism DC, about how much water A.I. data centers use.
TikTok Signs Agreements With Investors in Step Toward Avoiding a U.S. Ban
The Chinese-owned video app formalized commitments from the software giant Oracle and two investment firms as part of a deal to keep operating in the United States.
How OpenAI’s Changes Sent Some Users Spiraling
OpenAI adjusted ChatGPT’s settings, which left some users spiraling, according to our reporting. Kashmir Hill, who reports on technology and privacy, describes what the company has done about the users’ troubling reports.
48 Hours Without A.I.
A.J. Jacobs went 48 hours without interacting with artificial intelligence. The experiment revealed just how embedded artificial intelligence already is in our daily lives.
