Technology

What Elon Musk Gets Wrong About Free Speech

Musk's erratic behavior does not bode well for the future of free speech on social media

Meredith Whittaker Shares What’s Next for Signal

Whittaker spoke to TIME about the state of the tech landscape, where Signal is going next–and the crypto meltdown.

Elon Musk Threatens War With Apple

In a flurry of tweets Elon Musk said Apple had cut its Twitter advertising and threatened to bump the social network from Apple’s app store

This App Could Change How Kids Learn About Historical Heroes

The augmented reality app Kinfolk has designed monuments to Black and brown heroes that users can then place in the real world.

What Trump's Twitter Reinstatement Means for TRUTH Social

Elon Musk's decision could have major implications for the future of Trump's own platform, TRUTH Social

Elon Musk Welcomes Ye Back to Twitter

The artist formerly known as Kanye West had been temporarily suspended from the platform at the end of October after an anti-Semitic tweet.

Twitter Is Collapsing, and Nothing Can Replace It

Under Elon Musk the Twitter that so many people depend on may collapse. Roger McNamee on what comes next

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Island Haven Draws Scrutiny

For the Bahamas, the collapse of one of its most visible companies is a blow to a years-long effort to build a digital-currency hub.

Big Tech's Implosion Could Save the Planet

Layoffs have rippled through Silicon Valley—but it may be a good thing for the climate. We need that talent to help build a green economy.

Tech Can Be Toxic—But a Whale Showed Me It Can Bring Nature Closer, Too

After my near-death experience with a whale, citizen scientists analyzed the viral video. Thank you, internet.

The Only Way the U.S. Can Win the Tech War with China

The tech war between China and the U.S. over advanced semiconductors is rapidly heating up, but the U.S. needs allies to win

Musk Tells Staff Accept ‘Hardcore’ Twitter or Leave in Email

Elon Musk asked Twitter staff in an email to pledge to stay with the company, working long hours at “high intensity” or accept a buyout.

TikTok CEO Says Content Moderation Is Vital

Shou Zi Chew suggested Elon Musk and Twitter are heading down a risky path, as the company cuts half of its workforce

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Big Tech Layoffs Are Hurting Global Workers

The impact of Silicon Valley's firing spree is already being felt as far away as Kenya and Nepal

Google to Pay Nearly $400 Million Over Location Tracking

The company will “significantly improve” its location-tracking disclosures and user controls starting next year