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11:42

Why an AI Boomtown Is Sprouting in an Unlikely Place

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/15

The Malaysian state of Johor is receiving huge investment in new data centers for artificial intelligence and more conventional cloud computing. WSJ reporter Stu Woo tells host Zoe Thomas why this once backwater location is in demand for tech companies and what it means for the area. Plus, the cutting edge of drone warfare is the front line of Ukraine’s defense against Russia. We’ll tell you about the drone innovations used by Ukraine's military. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.

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2:32

TNB Tech Minute: To Power AI, Google Backs New...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/14

Plus, the U.K. government says it’s secured more than $8 billion in combined commitments to build data centers from four U.S. businesses. And NASA’s mission to Europa blasts off. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:15

Musk Unveils Tesla’s Robotaxi but Offers Few Details

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/14

Tesla’s robotaxi excited fans at a splashy event who are betting the company’s future is in robotics. But those watching online seemed underwhelmed, and investors were frustrated by the lack of details provided by CEO Elon Musk about the rollout of the company’s driverless cab. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins tells host Zoe Thomas about the investor response and Musk’s vision of Tesla’s future. Plus, how polite are you to AI chatbots? The answer could affect the responses you get. Sign up for the WSJ's

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2:51

TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Races to Understand Scope of...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/11

Plus, X drops Unilever from a lawsuit against advertisers. And Tesla stock falls after the event unveiling its robotaxi. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:58

Grindr Is Building an AI ‘Wingman’

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/11

Grindr aims to build an AI “wingman” for its users. The dating app’s CEO spoke with WSJ CIO Journal reporter Belle Lin about the approach to building an artificial intelligence agent at The Wall Street Journal’s CIO Network Summit. Plus, over-the-counter hearing aids were meant to make the technology more accessible for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. So, what’s behind the high return rates? Zoe Thomas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad

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2:26

TNB Tech Minute: Tesla Expected to Unveil Robotaxi

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/10

Plus, China detains employees who work at a Foxconn factory central to Apple’s iPhone supply chain. And the SEC sues the crypto unit of a high-speed trading firm. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:30

Tesla Will Need Riders for Its Robotaxis

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/10

Tesla is expected to announce plans for a new robotaxi on Thursday. Networks of expensive self-driving cabs need lots of paying riders. Could a partnership with a ride-hailing company help? WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher talks to host Zoe Thomas about Tesla’s anticipated plans and what investors are making of them. Plus, striking dockworkers are back on the job, but contract negotiations still have to work out a thorny issue: automation. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology

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2:57

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Asked Rivals to Share...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/09

Plus, Amazon plans to add 20 cities to its same-day pharmacy delivery business. And Chinese tech company Baidu is seeking to roll out its robotaxis overseas. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:42

Why Robots Are Getting Less Work at U.S. Factories

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/09

During the Covid-19 pandemic, many factory owners invested heavily in automation as the best way to meet customer demand. But now, factories are adding fewer new robots as production slows and more human workers take on manufacturing jobs. WSJ reporter Bob Tita and host Zoe Thomas discuss why some companies say adding new robots is no longer worth the investment. Plus, a look at some new tech that could one day make it easier to improve your dental hygiene. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology

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3:00

TNB Tech Minute: Roblox Targeted by Short-Seller...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/08

Plus, Crypto.com sues the SEC after the agency warns the exchange could face a lawsuit. And artificial intelligence pioneers, including one of the “godfathers of AI,” win the Nobel Prize in physics. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:09

Why an Election Deepfake Crackdown Is Raising Free...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/08

A California law aimed at cracking down on election deepfakes is on hold after being challenged in court. WSJ reporter Jacob Gershman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the law's aim and why opponents say it’s infringing on free speech. Plus, a possible detente in the text message battle iPhones and Androids. We’ll tell you why Apple’s iOS 18 could help ease the tensions. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:15

TNB Tech Minute: Google Ordered to Make App Store...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/07

Plus, a former Intel CEO lands a new role leading an AI software company. And IT group Atos makes a new proposal to sell assets to the French state. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:29

The Teenage Hacker Representing a New Kind of...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/07

A teenager became a legend in online communities by allegedly hacking into big companies, even after multiple arrests. He's part of a new breed of fearless young cybercriminals worrying authorities. WSJ reporter Robert McMillan tells the story of Arion Kurtaj and the Com. Zoe Thomas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:36

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Adds Office Space, This Time...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/04

Plus, Google threatens to stop linking to news in New Zealand if a bill aimed at making digital platforms pay media outlets is passed. And the EU moves ahead with plans to put a 45% tariff on EVs made in China. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:59

Snap Knew of Sextortion Risks, State Lawsuit Alleges

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/10/03

A lawsuit brought by New Mexico claims Snap failed to disclose or effectively address risks of sextortion, in which predators solicit explicit photos and then use them to blackmail the sender. WSJ reporter Jeff Horwitz tells host Zoe Thomas about the lawsuit’s allegations. Plus, venture capital pioneer Vinod Khosla says AI will drive deflation, but the productivity gains will allow governments to create social safety nets.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your

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13:02

The Man Leading Amazon’s AI Reboot

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/26

Rohit Prasad was one of the chief architects of Amazon’s Alexa. Now, he’s leading the company’s effort to catch up in the AI race. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Amazon slipped behind rivals like OpenAI and Google and what Prasad’s team is doing to catch up. Plus, what can Elon Musk’s past interactions with regulators tell us about how he might approach leading a government efficiency commission if former President Donald Trump wins a second term?Sign up for

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1:54

TNB Tech Minute: Star FTX Witness Gets Two Years in...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/24

Plus, TikTok will shut down its music-streaming service. And Smartsheet will be taken private by private equity firms in an $8.4 billion deal. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:16

The Billionaire Whose Army Fuels the AI Boom

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/24

Scale AI’s army of gig workers is doing the grunt work that powers the modern artificial intelligence boom. Demand for the company's services has turned its young founder into a billionaire. WSJ reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the growth and challenges ahead for Scale AI. Plus, tech giants are scrambling to find ways to get clean power to fuel their AI ambitions. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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2:40

TNB Tech Minute: Hundreds of Daily Flights Hit by GPS...

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/23

Plus, the Biden administration proposes a ban on Chinese and Russian parts in connected vehicles. And Siemens plans to carve out its electric vehicle charging unit. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:35

Did Amazon Just Kill Hybrid Work?

Tech News Briefing ·

2024/09/23

Amazon’s CEO set the tech sector abuzz when he told employees they would need to return to the office five days a week starting early next year. WSJ Deputy Bureau Chief, Careers and Workplace, Vanessa Fuhrmans tells host Zoe Thomas what’s behind the move and how workers and other CEOs are reacting. Plus, the battle to ban screens from schools now includes laptops and tablets. We’ll tell you why some parents are finding that opting their kids out of using devices in the classroom isn’t easy. Sign

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