The influence of A.I. companies now extends well beyond the realm of business.

The state’s high school championships begin on Friday as intense debate swirls around one athlete’s participation. Questions remain about how the podium and team points will be handled.

After the state forced a Long Island school district to abandon its “Chief” mascot, federal education officials said the policy discriminated against Native Americans.

Both Kyiv and Moscow have been maneuvering to set the terms and tempo of any talks to end the fighting.

A judge queried lawyers during closing arguments on Friday about how A.I. should factor into his decision, which is expected by August.