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The Twitter lawsuit against Musk could have a number of outcomes. This professor tells us how likely each is.

In a photo illustration, the Elon Musk’s Twitter account is displayed on the screen of an iPhone on April 26 in Paris.

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The Twitter lawsuit against Musk could have a number of outcomes. This professor tells us how likely each is.

He’s taking a quantitative approach to a qualitative problem.

Technology

The ACLU and the NSA may soon square off in the Supreme Court — over WikipediaThe ACLU and the NSA may soon square off in the Supreme Court — over Wikipedia

The NSA and the scope of state secrets privilege may be in front of the Supreme Court next term.

Science

NASA’S DART mission was a success. Here’s how to watch it. NASA’S DART mission was a success. Here’s how to watch it.

The space agency’s historic test demonstrates a potential strategy for protecting Earth from killer asteroids.

Science

NASA tests new asteroid-defense system even as it slashes funding for its mission to spot killer space rocksNASA tests new asteroid-defense system even as it slashes funding for its mission to spot killer space rocks

There are more than 10,000 asteroids known in near-Earth orbits of “city-buster” size. NASA is putting off a mission to find the ones we don’t know about.

Technology

A federal court’s ruling on Texas social media law could upend the internet as we know itA federal court’s ruling on Texas social media law could upend the internet as we know it

The law would prevent private companies like Facebook, Twitter or Google from removing content based on political viewpoints.

Technology

Ethereum’s Merge shows crypto can change at scale: What this means for the future of cryptocurrencyEthereum’s Merge shows crypto can change at scale: What this means for the future of cryptocurrency

Evolving at scale is key to cryptocurrency’s long-term prospects.

Technology

Donald Trump’s plan to take Truth Social public faces a major delay — and an uncertain futureDonald Trump’s plan to take Truth Social public faces a major delay — and an uncertain future

Digital World Acquisition Corp., Truth Social’s deal partner, has postponed a major shareholder vote.

Sports betting — a hugely popular, multibillion-dollar industry — is poised to become an American epidemicSports betting — a hugely popular, multibillion-dollar industry — is poised to become an American epidemic

The country is all in on gambling, but the risks are bigger than ever.

Christian Thorsberg, Reporter

September 8, 2022

‘No Dumb Questions’: What is a semiconductor?‘No Dumb Questions’: What is a semiconductor?

And while we’re at it — why is the Biden administration investing $50 billion in the U.S. semiconductor industry?

Dan Vergano, Science Reporter, Jake Garcia, Associate Producer, Multimedia, and Tom Nagorski, Global Editor

September 7, 2022

Autonomous vehicles were supposed to push gas-powered cars off the road in the future. Will we ever get there?Autonomous vehicles were supposed to push gas-powered cars off the road in the future. Will we ever get there?

Tesla’s claims of 'full self-driving' cars are once again under fire from lawmakers and activists, throwing the hope — and hype — around autonomous cars into sharp relief.

Benjamin Powers, Technology Reporter

September 6, 2022

D.C. and Marvel Comics have a Hispanic and Latino superhero problem — namely in the way they are representedD.C. and Marvel Comics have a Hispanic and Latino superhero problem — namely in the way they are represented

Giving them vague superpowers and unclear origins, mainstream American comics often fail their diverse characters.

Christian Thorsberg, Reporter

September 3, 2022

The future of AI in music is now. Artificial Intelligence was in the music industry long before FN Meka.The future of AI in music is now. Artificial Intelligence was in the music industry long before FN Meka.

In the aftermath of the failed AI rapper FN Meka, how ‘human’ must an artist be?

Christian Thorsberg, Reporter

August 30, 2022

Why it’s nearly impossible to know who is winning the streaming wars between Disney+, Netflix and HBO MaxWhy it’s nearly impossible to know who is winning the streaming wars between Disney+, Netflix and HBO Max

What gets lost in the fog of the streaming wars? The meaning of numbers.

Benjamin Powers, Technology Reporter

August 29, 2022

Andrew Tate isn’t just another misogynist with an online following. Here’s why you need to pay attention.Andrew Tate isn’t just another misogynist with an online following. Here’s why you need to pay attention.

Andrew Tate’s social media ban is significant considering the main audience eating up his rhetoric: a younger generation of men.

Christian Thorsberg, Reporter

August 23, 2022

Twitter whistleblower could complicate Elon Musk’s legal battle with the companyTwitter whistleblower could complicate Elon Musk’s legal battle with the company

The whistleblower, Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko, alleges a laundry list of failures by Twitter to secure data, maintain user privacy and prevent bots on the platform in a complaint to federal regulators.

Benjamin Powers, Technology Reporter

August 23, 2022

Web3 has been criticized for being used by extremists. That’s not quite the case — yet.Web3 has been criticized for being used by extremists. That’s not quite the case — yet.

Compared to Web3, extremists like the current internet just fine.

Benjamin Powers, Technology Reporter

August 19, 2022

The murky legal waters of catfishing: An expert explains why it’s so hard to catch and cook an internet scammerThe murky legal waters of catfishing: An expert explains why it’s so hard to catch and cook an internet scammer

Though morally dubious, a lot of catfishing is technically legal.

Christian Thorsberg, Reporter, and Suzette Lohmeyer, Senior Editor

August 19, 2022