The New York Times - Technology

1. E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk’s X

   European regulators are considering fining X more than $1 billion, after weighing the risks of further antagonizing Mr. Musk and President Trump.

2. This A.I. Forecast Predicts Storms Ahead

   The A.I. prediction world is torn between optimism and gloom. A report released on Thursday decidedly lands on the side of gloom.

3. Trump’s Tariffs Don’t Apply to Chips, but Taiwan Remains Wary

   The chip companies in Taiwan, the center of the global supply chain, are expected to face pressure from Washington to invest more in the U.S.

4. Trump’s New Tariffs Test Apple’s Global Supply Chain

   The iPhone maker spent years trying to move production of some products out of China to avoid tariffs. But now that may not matter.

5. Ford Offers Discounts on Cars and Trucks as Auto Tariffs Kick In

   The company said it would offer customers the same prices it offers its employees on most of its vehicles.

6. Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices

   President Trump says the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts say car buyers will have to pay thousands more.

7. Mark Zuckerberg Lobbies Trump to Settle Antitrust Suit Against Meta

   The Meta chief, who was at the White House on Wednesday, has discussed the case with the president and his aides. A trial is set to start in less than two weeks.

8. How Trump Could Make Larry Ellison the Next Media Mogul

   The co-founder of Oracle and friend of President Trump, who was a flamboyant fixture in the 1990s, has returned to the spotlight through — of all things — TikTok.

9. Elon Musk Backlash Turns Into Global Sales Slump for Tesla

   Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in E.V.-friendly places like Norway.

10. Trump Set to Meet With Top Aides to Decide TikTok’s Fate

    They are expected to convene on Wednesday to discuss a potential sale of the app, which faces a Saturday deadline to change its ownership structure.