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Yesterday β€” 6 November 2026NYT - Technology

F.A.A. to Phase Out Floppy Disks in Air Traffic Control Towers

6 November 2026 at 20:45
Decades after the computer industry moved on, federal officials plan to finally ground the once-vaunted tech relic at the nation’s air traffic control centers.

Β© Mark Makela for The New York Times

The floppy disk, once a heralded computer storage technology, will be phased out at the Federal Aviation Administration.
Before yesterdayNYT - Technology

Why Anger About Data Centers and Energy Prices May Not Swing Votes

In Ohio, many voters say their frustration about the increase in electricity and fuel prices and the growth of data centers won’t influence whom they vote for.

In interviews, Ohio residents described data centers as threats to their communities. But many of them said the issue was not driving their choice for senator or governor.

How a Legal Backlash Against Big Tech Is Forcing Big Changes

22 October 2026 at 14:33
A series of lawsuits has created a new de facto regulatory regime as courts order companies like Meta and Google to change their business practices β€” and pay up.

Β© Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times

Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg. On Wednesday, a New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay a record $25 billion penalty for abusing consumer privacy.

Energy Firms Try to Squeeze More Power Out of Old Nuclear Plants

It takes a long time to build new nuclear plants. So, some U.S. companies are looking to get more electricity out of reactors that already exist.

Β© Scott Olson/Getty Images

Constellation Energy, the nation’s largest nuclear power plant operator, said it would spend more than $4.3 billion to refurbish 11 reactors at six plants in Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

F.T.C. Investigates OpenAI and Anthropic Over Potential Consumer Harms

30 September 2026 at 19:26
The agency will examine whether A.I. labs have broken federal laws prohibiting companies from unfair and deceptive practices.

Β© Al Drago for The New York Times

The Federal Trade Commission building in Washington. The agency is examining whether top A.I. companies have harmed consumers, a person with knowledge of the inquiry said.

Dario Amodei of Anthropic to Dine With Trump at White House

27 September 2026 at 22:12
Dario Amodei, who is also the company’s chief executive, will join the president at the White House for a private dinner. Mr. Trump has dismissed his cautions.

Β© Dave Sanders for The New York Times

Dario Amodei has warned about the safety risks of artificial intelligence for years, but President Trump has called potential serious threats from the technology a β€œhoax.”
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