New York Times

• Trump Defended A.I. Data Centers on Truth Social, and Commenters Clapped Back

  The president’s posts about artificial intelligence on the social media platform he founded were met with an unusual volume of criticism.

• Mark Zuckerberg Takes Aim at Anthropic in Debate Over A.I. Slowdown

  On social media, Meta’s chief executive appeared to jab at Anthropic by saying that leading A.I. labs should be focused on safety rather than improving their own technology.

• OpenAI Considers New Financing at a $1.5 Trillion Valuation

  The funding round would double the value of the start-up behind ChatGPT and establish it as the world’s most valuable private company.

• Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order

  The announcement came after President Trump said he would cancel a $257 million renovation of the venue if his name is not returned to the building.

• Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort

  As part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.