DeepSeek’s Answers Include Chinese Propaganda, Researchers Say

Since the Chinese company’s chatbot surged in popularity, researchers have documented how its answers reflect China’s view of the world. Some of its responses amplify propaganda Beijing uses to discredit critics.

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SoftBank Said to Be in Talks to Invest as Much as $25 Billion in OpenAI

A new investment from the Japanese conglomerate would be separate from the $100 billion tied to a project announced at the White House last week.

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Why DeepSeek Could Change What Silicon Valley Believes About A.I.

A new A.I. model, released by a scrappy Chinese upstart, has rocked Silicon Valley and upended several fundamental assumptions about A.I. progress.

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What to Know About DeepSeek and How It Is Upending A.I.

How did a little-known Chinese start-up cause the markets and U.S. tech giants to quake? Here’s what to know.

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Elon Musk, Video Game King? Well, Maybe Not.

Gaming is a big part of the billionaire’s public persona. But other players are questioning whether he has the time or the skill to be as accomplished as he claims.

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Does Banning TikTok solve the National Security Issue?

TikTok is set to be blocked in the U.S. after the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the app. TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media platform, has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers for its national security risks and its ties to China. Sapna Maheshwari, a business reporter for The New York Times, examines the security concerns and the reactions to the news.

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What if No One Misses TikTok?

TikTok’s cultural footprint in America is huge. Why is its potential disappearance being met with a shrug?

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Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit if TikTok Is Banned

Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready behind the scenes to welcome TikTok users, should the Chinese-owned app be banned from the United States.

Mike Isaac, Nico Grant and Kate Conger | NYTimes Technology | Disclosure

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.

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AT&T to Credit Customers After Internet Outages

The announcement follows a year of high-profile internet blackouts that hit several companies.

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