Technology

Machine learning is democratizing special effects — and that might be a bad thing.

Lab-grown meat for dogs and cats might be on the market before lab-grown meat for humans.

In an age of advancing computer power, the Census Bureau undertook an experiment to see if census answers could threaten the privacy of the people who fill out questionnaires.

Children spend a lot of time on screens, which worries many parents. We discuss the effects of screens on kids' mental, physical, emotional, and social health.

"Denis and Katya" tells the true story of Russian teenagers who live-streamed themselves in a suicidal shootout with police.

An exhibition at the University of Pennsylvania traces the ecological roots of the blockchain industry.

Brad Smith says governments need to step in and set rules for the Internet giants. "Almost no technology has gone so entirely unregulated, for so long, as digital technology."

"Science is increasingly part of our education, work, and lives in a changing economy.”

Medical and genetic data from more than a million Americans are now in scientific databases. Some programs hoard the data, while others share widely with scientists.

The Federal Trade Commission fined Google $136 million. The company will pay an additional $34 million to New York state to resolve similar allegations.

The Barnes Foundation is using a virtual reality simulation of its famous collection to reach city residents where they are — libraries, recreation centers and senior centers.

These days, limiting time spent on smartphones is a challenge for adults and teenagers alike.

Security experts have warned about a new era of high quality faked video or audio, which some commentators worry could have deeply corrosive effects on U.S. democracy.

The FCC estimates more than 600,000 state residents don’t have access to high-speed internet.

More teens and young adults — particularly girls and young women — are reporting being depressed and anxious, compared with comparable numbers from the mid-2000s.