A.I. Is Making Death Threats Way More Realistic

Online harassers are generating images and sounds that simulate their victims in violent situations.

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Elon Musk Challenges Wikipedia With His Own A.I. Encyclopedia

The billionaire launched his A.I.-powered version, Grokipedia, on Monday.

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As Vance Takes on a Forceful New Role, His Positions Are Shifting

Vice President JD Vance has found himself defending or promoting positions that he once opposed, even as recently as the campaign.

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White House and Government Agencies Join Bluesky, Then Attack Democrats

The Health and Human Services and Homeland Security Departments were among the agencies posting messages that blamed Democrats for the federal shutdown.

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How Elon Musk Is Bringing Sexy A.I. Chatbots to the Mainstream

In July, the billionaire’s A.I. company introduced two sexually explicit chatbots, pushing a new version of intimacy.

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How Social Media Is Changing the Narrative of the Israel-Gaza War

Nearly two years into the conflict, social media is increasingly capturing the day-to-day toll in Gaza, as U.S. public opinion on the war shifts.

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Elon Musk’s xAI Signs Deal to Provide Grok Chatbot to US Agencies

The billionaire’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has secured a deal with the government that will allow federal agencies to use the chatbot Grok for a small fee.

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Social Platforms Duck Blame for Inflaming Divisions Before Charlie Kirk’s Death

After authorities said Mr. Kirk’s suspected shooter had been “radicalized” online, Meta, Reddit, TikTok and other platforms have stayed quiet — though not Elon Musk, who owns X.

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Wild Speculation and Misinformation on Charlie Kirk Shooting Spreads on Social Media

Social media users are spreading elaborate and entirely unsubstantiated theories about what happened to the conservative commentator.

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Canadian Man Falsely Named as Charlie Kirk’s Shooter on Social Media

The 77-year-old former banker, who lives in Toronto, said he was “shocked” by the speed at which his photograph spread online.

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