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    Richard Waters

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    Richard Waters is the FT’s west coast editor, based in San Francisco. He leads a team of writers focused on tech in Silicon Valley. He also writes widely about the tech industry, and the uses - and impact - of technology. Current areas of interest include artificial intelligence, and the growing power of the leading US tech platforms.

    His previous positions at the FT include various finance beats in London, New York bureau chief, and technology media and telecoms editor, also based in New York.

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    • Friday, 24 November, 2023
      The Big Read
      OpenAI and the rift at the heart of Silicon Valley

      The tech industry is divided over how best to develop AI, and whether it’s possible to balance safety with the pursuit of profits

    • Friday, 24 November, 2023
      News in-depthMicrosoft Corp
      OpenAI turmoil exposes threat to Microsoft’s investment

      Satya Nadella’s bet on AI start-up destabilised by shock sacking of Sam Altman

      Sam Altman, left, and Satya Nadella
    • Wednesday, 22 November, 2023
      OpenAI
      OpenAI directors in talks with Altman on rejoining board

      Effort to unify generative artificial intelligence group follows pressure from staff and investors

      Sam Altman
    • Monday, 20 November, 2023
      News in-depthOpenAI
      ‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: how OpenAI’s dramatic weekend unfolded

      Internal debate about ChatGPT maker’s mission exploded into view during wild few days of corporate drama

      Sam Altman
    • Saturday, 18 November, 2023
      Space industry
      Elon Musk’s Starship rocket reaches space for the first time

      Ship and main booster lost minutes into flight after topping 100km atmospheric limit

    • Saturday, 18 November, 2023
      News in-depthOpenAI
      OpenAI schism leads to Sam Altman’s ousting — and an opening to rivals

      Sudden and dramatic departure of chief executive who had become the face of generative AI will create new tech alliances

    • Friday, 17 November, 2023
      FT Swamp Notes
      Who wins in the battle between nation states and Big Tech? Premium content

      We need to discuss what AI means for the concentration of wealth and power

      Joe Biden addresses leaders during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Week in San Francisco
    • Thursday, 9 November, 2023
      Inside BusinessDriverless vehicles
      Cruise’s driverless car accident underlines the risks of AI

      Disastrous incident could weaken trust in the technology of autonomous vehicles and provoke regulatory intervention

      A Cruise autonomous taxi in San Francisco
    • Monday, 6 November, 2023
      News in-depthGoogle LLC
      Google’s Epic legal battle opens up on another front

      Maker of ‘Fortnite’ is suing the search giant, which is also defending itself against a DoJ antitrust case

      A screengrab from ‘Fortnite’
    • Friday, 3 November, 2023
      Inside BusinessSemiconductors
      Chip wars are coming to PCs

      A spate of new products are about to hit the market with Intel facing increasing competition

      Screen grab taken from Apple website showing the new MacBook Pro that has an M3 chip
    • Thursday, 2 November, 2023
      Apple Inc
      Apple fails to dispel worries over hardware outlook and China sales

      Big tech group reports its first full-year revenue decrease since 2019 despite growth for services business and iPhone

      An Apple iPhone 15 on display at a store in California
    • Wednesday, 1 November, 2023
      News in-depthMicrosoft Corp
      Microsoft pioneers use of generative AI in software — at a price

      Release of Copilot AI assistant in productivity apps tests the willingness of companies to pay a high fee for the technology

      Images of Copilot computer screens
    • Friday, 27 October, 2023
      Google LLC
      Google paid $26.3bn for search default deals in 2021, executive testifies

      Figure underlines how Big Tech company has splashed out to make its engine a go-to for many users

      Google search homepage
    • Friday, 27 October, 2023
      Inside BusinessX Corp
      Rating X: one chaotic year under Musk’s shock treatment

      Upheaval has left trophy purchase of social network seriously impaired

      Elon Musk in front of an X sign
    • Thursday, 26 October, 2023
      Intel Corp
      Intel shares rise as PC chip recovery helps bolster earnings

      US semiconductor maker’s robust forecast points to a better end to the year after some struggles

      An Intel logo on a smartphone
    • Wednesday, 25 October, 2023
      Microsoft Corp
      Microsoft’s edge in AI pays off while Google tries to catch up in the cloud

      Big tech giants deliver contrasting performances in latest earnings reports

      Microsoft and Google logos
    • Tuesday, 24 October, 2023
      Cruise LLC
      GM’s Cruise driverless vehicles banned from California roads

      Decision a blow just months after regulators cleared the way for robotaxis to operate in San Francisco

      A Cruise autonomous taxi in San Francisco
    • Wednesday, 18 October, 2023
      Tesla Inc
      Tesla profits fall after price cuts and plant shutdowns

      Elon Musk warns of ‘extremely difficult’ volume production of new electric Cybertruck

      Tesla cars
    • Tuesday, 17 October, 2023
      FT News Briefing podcast10 min listen
      How Microsoft beat the odds

      Polish exit polls give ex-PM Donald Tusk potential route back to power

    • Saturday, 14 October, 2023
      News in-depthMicrosoft Corp
      How Brad Smith used Microsoft’s $1bn law and lobbying machine to win Activision battle

      Company’s top legal officer has honed diplomatic skills to recast the US tech giant’s reputation

      Montage of Brad Smith in front of a blue background that has the Microsoft name and logo
    • Thursday, 12 October, 2023
      Inside BusinessCloud computing
      Cloud busting will mean a messy time for tech regulators

      Tackling the lopsided competition in the industry will probably require micromanaging

      Microsoft, Amazon and Google logos
    • Wednesday, 11 October, 2023
      Microsoft Corp
      Microsoft says IRS has demanded $28.9bn in back taxes

      Tech giant says it will contest US agency’s claim over use of ‘transfer pricing’ scheme

      The Microsoft store in New York City
    • Thursday, 5 October, 2023
      Inside BusinessGoogle LLC
      The DoJ vs Google: complaint against search giant still faces a high bar

      It is not yet obvious that US attorneys have proved anti-competitive behaviour

      Satya Nadella arrives to testify in Google case
    • Monday, 2 October, 2023
      Tesla Inc
      Tesla’s EV deliveries fall short of lowered expectations

      Factory upgrades dent third-quarter production as high interest rates hit electric vehicle demand

      A truck transporting several new Tesla cars
    • Thursday, 28 September, 2023
      Inside BusinessArtificial intelligence
      The AI rush for the iPhone moment

      Companies are throwing whatever new ideas they can think of at the wall to see what sticks for the new technology

      Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers a speech
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