Technology

The author says that, in developed countries, there is widespread discontent with social media. He also warns that Big Tech companies shouldn’t have access to children

The culture of irreverence, hipsterism, online community and early social networks have marked the lives of a generation, but ultimately ended up failing, disappointing or, at best, selling out to the mainstream

In contrast to other social media platforms, the app gives more weight to how we behave than who we follow

Offenders continue to use the former Twitter to peddle child pornography despite Elon Musk’s promise that he would eradicate this scourge when he bought the social media platform

Some authors choose to work hand-in-hand with these programs, but many writers, readers, and editors reject their use for ethical and esthetic reasons

A study finds that parents’ digital habits directly shape children’s mental health

This expert in intellectual property law believes that new regulations provide safeguards, but also warns that there is a lot of uncertainty about how the exceptions to the laws are being interpreted

Musk relies on a legion of fiercely loyal small investors while erecting ever higher barriers against potentially critical shareholders

The company’s valuation is approaching two trillion dollars. SpaceX is trying to ‘take the fiction out of science fiction’ and create an exciting future, said Elon Musk

SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic finalize plans to debut in the market, while other giants such as Alphabet, Amazon and Meta seek massive financing

EL PAÍS talked to Cory Doctorow, who coined the popular term. With Big Tech taking over the internet, the positive atmosphere and user-friendly features of social media platforms – which previously allowed us to connect with friends – are disappearing

Internal documents accessed by ‘The New York Times’ reveal Meta, TikTok and YouTube tactics to keep minors glued to their phones during class hours

The traditionally skeptical MIT scientist believes the technology’s breakthrough is closer than expected, though its real‑world impact remains uncertain

UN scientists warn that the environmental cost of the technology is being underestimated

Academics Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares argue in their new book that the technology could lead to our extinction. Is there reason to believe them?

Smart watches, rings and other tools monitor sleep and help detect patterns related to true rest

Many users continue to use the platform, dodging restrictions thanks to VPN networks that camouflage their true location

Criticism of big tech in Leo XIV’s first encyclical contrasts with the fact that the Church has no problem buying stocks in the industry

The Hong Kong thinker argues that today’s business model may not wipe out humanity, but it can impoverish our lives

New research reveals that at least one in 10 assignments is produced with AI assistance. The majors where students cheat the most are economics and journalism

OpenAI emerges on top thanks to a ‘calendar technicality,’ with the judge not addressing the substantive issue

Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, and two other speakers have been jeered by students at three US universities

The computer scientist is optimistic about the future of artificial intelligence. EL PAÍS spoke with him in Washington, D.C., on the 50th anniversary of the pioneering TCP/IP protocols that he co-invented

Traditional and craft‑based trades — where the technology has yet to gain real ground — are emerging as an opportunity at a moment of deep uncertainty for office jobs

In her new book ‘Prophecy,’ the scholar explores how probabilistic thinking —the basic tool of artificial intelligence — has become a mechanism for exercising power

Such content is often riddled with visual flaws and inconsistencies that could negatively affect young viewers