The New York Times - Technology

1. Israel’s A.I. Experiments in Gaza War Raise Ethical Concerns

   Israel developed new artificial intelligence tools to gain an advantage in the war. The technologies have sometimes led to fatal consequences.

2. Is Google Breaking Up? + Seasteading Is Back + Tool Time

   “They are being dragged into change, kicking and screaming.”

3. If A.I. Systems Become Conscious, Should They Have Rights?

   As artificial intelligence systems become smarter, one A.I. company is trying to figure out what to do if they become conscious.

4. Google Parent Alphabet Reports 12% Increase in Revenue

   Google’s parent company, which is battling the government to stay intact after losing two antitrust cases, also said quarterly profit rose 46 percent.

5. Saying ‘Thank You’ to ChatGPT Is Costly. But Maybe It’s Worth the Price.

   Adding words to our chatbot can apparently cost tens of millions of dollars. But some fear the cost of not saying please or thank you could be higher.

6. The Cybercriminals Who Organized a $243 Million Crypto Heist

   How luxury cars, $500,000 bar tabs and a mysterious kidnapping attempt helped investigators unravel the heist of a lifetime.

7. Chinese Factory Owners Make Appeals to Americans on TikTok: Buy Direct

   Videos on the social media app, filmed at factories in China, urge viewers to buy luxury goods directly, as tariffs drive up prices. Americans are receptive.

8. Discord’s Jason Citron Steps Down as CEO of the Social Chat App

   Jason Citron was a co-founder of the company, which is said to be working toward an initial public offering at some point this year.

9. Trump Offers a Private Dinner to Top 220 Investors in His Memecoin

   The offer, which caused President Trump’s memecoin to surge in price, was his family’s latest effort to profit from cryptocurrencies.

10. YouTube Turns 20: From ‘Lazy Sunday’ to ‘Hot Ones’

    The video-streaming platform has revolutionized how we watch things. Here’s a timeline of its biggest moments.