Technology

Data centers are in Ashburn in Loudon County, Virginia, on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The centers house the computer servers and hardware required to support modern internet use, including artificial intelligence. The county is home to the world's largest concentration of data centers. Tech companies like to place the centers here, partly because the region's proximity to the nation's traditional internet backbone allows the servers in those data centers to save nanoseconds crucial to support financial transactions, gaming technology and other time-sensitive applications.

Massive Virginia data center development drives debate about price of technological advancement

By Emily Hallas July 26, 2025 7:00 am

Trump’s AI art affinity

Dain Fitzgerald and Jason Agnew Jul 25, 2025

UK moving on new penalties for Apple and Google amid trade discussions with Trump

Christian Datoc and Naomi Lim Jul 18, 2025

Businessman Pressing Button Touches Virtual Screen with Artificial intelligence AI, Justice Scales, and Judge's Gavel.

State-level AI regulation ban left out of Trump agenda law

Jessica Melugin Jul 18, 2025

Zuckerberg and Meta reach settlement seeking $8 billion over violations of Facebook users’ privacy

Annabella Rosciglione Jul 17, 2025

23andMe faces class action lawsuit in California

By Matthew Perrone December 3, 2013 10:11 pm

As the expiration of a ban on plastic guns draws nearer, the House voted in favor of a ten-year extension of the law as Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., pressed for new language directly targeting 3-D printed plastic guns. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

House passes firearms bill without addressing 3-D printed guns

By Tim Mak December 3, 2013 5:00 am

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration concluded that the system for calculating subsidies for individuals to purchase insurance through President Obama's health care law didn't have adequate measures in place to minimize security risks and prevent fraud.

IRS watchdog says Obamacare security, anti-fraud measures aren’t adequate

By Philip Klein December 3, 2013 5:00 am

White House press secretaryÃÂ JayÃÂ CarneyÃÂ pauses as he speaks during the daily news briefing at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)

White House: We will make sure Obamacare forms are accurate by Jan. 1

By Susan Crabtree December 3, 2013 5:00 am

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Report: Homeland Security’s own computers vulnerable to cyber attack

By Susan Ferrechio December 3, 2013 5:00 am

Security gaps draw U.S. scrutiny of border sewage plant

Security gaps draw U.S. scrutiny of border sewage plant

By Washington Examiner December 3, 2013 5:00 am

White House press secretary Jay Carney answers a question during the daily press briefing, Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, in the White House briefing room in Washington. Carney answered questions on the ongoing rollout of the Healthcare.gov website. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Year-end signups crucial test for health care site

By Associated Press and Ricardo AlonsoZaldivar December 3, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, file photo, an employee walks a wide isle at Amazon.com's 1.2 million square foot fulfillment center, in Phoenix. Millions of shoppers are expected to click on items on Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, as retailers rev up deals to grab online holiday shopping dollars on the first working day after the busy holiday weekend. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Supreme Court won’t stop NY’s Internet taxation

By Jesse Holland December 2, 2013 10:15 pm

A jetliner takes off from Washington's Ronald Reagan National National Airport, Monday, Dec. 2, 2013. Pilots are becoming so reliant on computer systems that do most of the flying in today's airliners that on the rare occasions when something goes wrong, they're sometimes unprepared to take control, according to aviation safety experts and government and industry studies. Increasing automation has been a tremendous safety boon to aviation, contributing to historically low accident rates in the U.S. and many parts of the world. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Pilot use of automation eyed in air crashes

By Joan Lowy December 2, 2013 7:37 pm

The White House on Monday said President Obama believes that the healthcare.gov website has been "significantly improved" but understands work remains to fix the online insurance marketplaces. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)

White House: President believes healthcare.gov ‘significantly improved’

By Meghashyam Mali December 2, 2013 5:00 am

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama visit with individuals who are taking part in Fast for Families on behalf of immigration reform on the National Mall on Nov. 29. The rollout of Obamacare may have done irreparable damage to the prospects for any immigration reform proposal. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Did Obamacare’s tech problems doom immigration reform?

By Byron York December 2, 2013 5:00 am

Business Standard: Cybersecurity to be focus of India, US police conference

Business Standard: Cybersecurity to be focus of India, US police conference

By Washington Examiner December 2, 2013 5:00 am