Why the U.S. Is Way Behind China in Making Drones for War

A four-day test in the Alaska wilderness shows how far the U.S. military and American drone companies lag behind China in the technology.

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Palantir’s Collection of Disease Data at C.D.C. Stirs Privacy Concerns

U.S. and state officials say the consolidation of the public health agency’s vast trove of information could expose patients and will delay analysis of long-term trends.

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Jeffrey Epstein Invested With Peter Thiel, and His Estate Is Reaping Millions

Mr. Epstein, the late financier and sex offender, started by putting $40 million into Valar Ventures, a firm backed by Mr. Thiel. Today that investment is worth about $170 million.

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Elon Musk Is the World’s Richest Man. Why Is He Sleeping on an Office Floor?

For today’s entrepreneurs, work isn’t merely a way to get things done; it’s also a “superpower” that confers the right to impose their vision on the world.

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A.I. Military Start-Up Anduril Close to Deal That Would Value Company at $28 Billion

The Southern California start-up, which builds flying drones and missiles, is set to raise up to $2.5 billion.

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A Who’s Who at Peter Thiel’s Trump Party: Zuckerberg, Adelson and More

The party symbolized the euphoria of the tech industry on the cusp of the Trump presidency. The guest list included Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Miriam Adelson and the vice president-elect, JD Vance.

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Tech Industry and CEOs Curry Favor With Trump Ahead of His Inauguration

It was a week of frenzied activity, as Silicon Valley billionaires and their companies brandished checks and compliments for the President-elect.

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Elon Musk and the Tech Billionaires Steering Trump’s Transition Team

The involvement of wealthy investors has made this presidential transition one of the most potentially conflict-ridden in modern history.

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