Most image recognition algorithms require lots of labeled pictures. This new approach eliminates the need for most of the labeling. ...

As the adoption industry migrates to social media, regretful adoptees and birth mothers are confronting prospective parents with their personal pain—and anger. ...

In this week’s Out of Office column, Megan tackles guilt, bad policies, and the rules of zoomfood. ...

After decades of staying out of industrial policy, a Pentagon-appointed commission recommends more spending on research and support for US chip makers. ...

Instagram is finally giving creators their most requested feature—which the company hopes will make it a more dynamic destination for viewers. ...

Female journalists around the world are telling important stories, in spite of the danger of harassment or attack. This month focuses on their cases. ...

AI programs that analyze language have difficulty gauging context. Words such as “black,” “white,” and “attack" can have different meanings. ...

The tech giant hired 150 game developers for Stadia Games and Entertainment, only to lay them all off. Sources say it never gave the studios a chance. ...

Plus: The Ford heir, presidential briefings, and a sad day for gadget lovers. ...

A wave of startups, features, and tools has sprung up around the popular audio app. And some are looking to cash in. ...