‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done
The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley.
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Spain Overhauls Domestic Violence System After Criticism
Spain uses an algorithm to score how likely a domestic violence victim is to be abused again. A Times investigation last year identified flaws in the system.
Russian Disinformation Campaigns Eluded Meta’s Efforts to Block Them
A new report details how a covert influence operation linked to the Kremlin continued to place ads on Facebook despite U.S. and E.U. prohibitions on doing business with the organization.
Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit From a TikTok Ban
Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready to welcome TikTok users, as the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the Chinese-owned app from the United States.
U.S. Ban of TikTok Is Set to Deal a Major Blow to ByteDance, Its Chinese Owner
While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.
A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?
The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.
On TikTok, Users Mock Looming U.S. Ban
Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling, they are mocking U.S. national security concerns about the Chinese-owned app.
Trump Is Said to Consider Executive Order to Circumvent TikTok Ban
The move is under discussion as the Chinese-owned app faces a Sunday deadline to find a new buyer or shut down in the United States.
Zuckerberg Will Host a Party for Trump’s Inauguration
Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta chief executive, is one of several tech leaders expected to play a high-profile role in celebrating the new administration next week.
