Tech News Briefing

10:08

3256: How Does America’s Cheapest EV Hold Up on a...

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/10/23

For the past few years, WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims has taken an electric vehicle on the ultimate test drive: a road trip. But as EV technology and the country’s charging infrastructure has changed, this year he decided to see how America’s cheapest electric car would handle one of its biggest charging deserts. Danny Lewis hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of

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10:34

3255: Driverless Trucks Are Coming. Good Luck Getting...

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/10/22

Autonomous big rigs are taking to the road as companies explore using robotrucks to ship cargo. WSJ reporter Esther Fung joins to explain why shipping is the next frontier for driverless vehicles—and why honking may become a thing of the past. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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11:30

3254: Anthropic’s Draft IPO Filing Shows Red-Hot...

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/10/21

In a new draft prospectus viewed by the Journal, Anthropic details soaring computing costs and a sprawling list of risk factors facing investors as it prepares to go public in the coming weeks. WSJ tech reporter Anissa Gardizy joins to sort through the filing and what it means for the AI giant’s future. Danny Lewis hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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29:58

3251: How Does Apple’s Siri Compete In an Agentic World?

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/10/16

Apple’s newest device is designed to bring Siri AI into your smart home, alongside strong privacy protections. But when the most popular—and powerful—AI agents need complete access to personal accounts and information to get the most out of their capabilities, is Apple’s dedication to privacy holding Siri back? Cybersecurity reporter Bob McMillan, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen and Apple reporter Rolfe Winkler debate the tradeoffs of exchanging personal data for convenience.Sign up for the

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8:48

3246: Anthropic Took the Lead in the AI Race. OpenAI...

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/10/09

Earlier this year, Anthropic edged to the front of the AI race thanks to its focus on business and coding products. But now, its chief rival OpenAI is starting to catch up. WSJ finance and technology reporter Angel Au-Yeung joins to explain how the battle for enterprise customers is playing out, and how it might affect the startups efforts to go public. Danny Lewis hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information

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10:04

3245: Why Cute Mascots Are the New Faces of AI

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/10/08

Along with new AI agents and tools, Meta Platforms, OpenAI, and Anthropic are rolling out mascots. It’s part of an effort to put a cuddlier face on AI tools amid the rise in anxieties about the technology. WSJ advertising editor Suzanne Vranica joins to discuss how fuzzy little guys could help make the technology feel less scary to skeptics.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of

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10:58

3244: Inside the New York City Council’s Marathon AI...

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/10/07

For months, the drumbeat of worries about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has steadily increased. While the White House has taken a light touch approach to regulating the industry, some states and cities are exploring issuing their own rules governing AI. WSJ reporter Kevin Dugan gives us the scoop on a recent New York City Council hearing on AI, and what a patchwork of state and municipal rules could mean for tech giants. Danny Lewis hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology

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9:42

3242: Putting Meta’s New AI Agent to the Test

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/10/05

Meta’s new AI agent, Muse, is a hit—racking up millions of downloads in just a few weeks. But how is it working for users, who must hand over reams of data to get the most out of the bot? WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins to share her own experiences test driving Muse, as well as her reporting on what security experts make of the latest consumer AI push. Katie Deighton hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com

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20:43

3241: AI Agents Gone Wild

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/10/02

While more stories of AI agents going rogue surface nearly every day, the messaging urging consumers to use AI agents to make life and work easier is not dying down. And this is all happening amidst a conversation about AI doom. How do we make sense of it all? Deputy tech and media editor Sam Schechner, cybersecurity reporter Bob McMillan and personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen hash it out.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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9:21

3240: Inside the Race to Build AI Defenses Against...

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/10/01

Over the last year, major AI developers have seen users asking their chatbots for help designing bioweapons. Now, a new wave of new biosecurity companies is using that exact same technology to build a defense system. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins us to tell us about Red Queen Bio and how its technology works. Isabelle Bousquette, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, hosts.A quick update: We're on a new schedule! Starting today, we’ll be bringing you a single, in-depth

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10:48

3235: The Middle Schoolers Ditching Real Friends for...

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/09/29

The always-on, agreeable nature of chatbots makes them hard-working colleagues—but also, it turns out, friends for adolescents. WSJ’s family and tech columnist, Julie Jargon, joins us to explore how some children are forming emotional attachments to their new artificial friends to the detriment of their real lives. Plus, reporter Micah Maidenberg explains why the space industry has been left wanting for rocket rides. Katie Deighton hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by

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19:01

3232: Can Laws Keep Up With AI Therapists?

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/09/26

You’ve heard about how AI tools could help meet demand for mental-health treatment, as well as some of the risks involved. Several U.S. states have passed laws limiting what these chatbots are able to do, leading to some changes in the industry. Meanwhile, federal regulators are taking a look at the AI therapy space. Today, we’re bringing Tech News Briefing listeners the third and final bonus episode from our What’s News series “The AI Therapist.” Host Alex Ossola delves into the changing regulatory

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2:00

3230: TNB Tech Minute: Cracks Appear in Oracle’s New...

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/09/25

Plus: Novo Nordisk to pay up to $1.3 billion for Nanexa’s drug delivery technology. And climate-tech venture investors are shifting their focus from climate change and decarbonization to AI and data centers. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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2:03

3224: TNB Tech Minute: DoorDash Settles NYC...

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/09/22

Plus: Trump rejects international regulation of AI in his U.N. speech. Binance invests $100 million in Circle, expanding their stablecoin partnership. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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1:58

3223: TNB Tech Minute: Alibaba Unveils New AI Chip

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/09/22

Plus: British Columbia is suing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman for alleged safety violations in the Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting. And Andreessen Horowitz is funding an alternative to college. Anthony Bansie hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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11:08

3222: Polymarket’s Rush to Grow at All Costs

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/09/22

Polymarket has struggled with compliance failures, legal challenges, and software blunders, according to current and former employees. WSJ’s Katherine Long shares her exclusive reporting on the prediction markets platform. Plus, WSJ’s Bob Tita explains how landfills operators are starting to experiment with remotely controlled and autonomous bulldozers. Isabelle Bousquette, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by

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2:05

3221: TNB Tech Minute: Meta’s Stock Soars as New AI...

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/09/21

Plus: OpenAI urges Washington to lead global effort to create AI-safety standards. And Accenture shares climb on AI safety partnership with Anthropic. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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2:04

3220: TNB Tech Minute: Bitcoin Surges Above $85,000

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/09/21

Plus: Coinbase Global will allow users to request shares of upcoming initial public offerings. And CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration after their journalists were barred from the White House. Anthony Bansie hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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19:40

3219: AI Therapists Are Here. Are They Safe?

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/09/19

The promise for AI mental-health tools is clear: bringing support to people who need it, when they need it. But these chatbots can come with risks. How do they respond when someone is in crisis, or thinking about harming themselves? Today, we’re bringing Tech News Briefing listeners Part 2 of our What’s News special series “The AI Therapist.” Host Alex Ossola digs into the guardrails that companies are installing in their AI tools—and the questions as to whether they’re enough.The AI Therapist: A

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2:05

3218: TNB Tech Minute: California Gov. Issues...

Tech News Briefing ·

2026/09/18

Plus: Disney hires Character.AI CEO as entertainment company’s first chief technology officer. And AI startup Manus seeks to raise $500 million and weighs Hong Kong IPO. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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