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Tech News Briefing

Tech News Briefing

Hear about the top tech stories of the day. Includes news and features, plus a rundown on tech stocks on the move. The Wall Street Journal Podcast Page

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11:13

Microsoft Offers Big Concession to Secure Activision...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/23

Microsoft has offered new concessions to win over U.K. regulators as it tries to close its $75 billion deal for games publisher Activision Blizzard. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the tech giant is willing to give up and why this is a strategic long-term bet for Microsoft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:44

Biden Administration Taps Wall Street to Help Revive...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/22

To bring semiconductors production back to the U.S. the Biden administration has tapped Wall Street insiders to help it allocate $39 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies and incentives. WSJ reporter Yuka Hayashi joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why their expertise is valuable for one of the most significant acts of government intervention since World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:35

Teachers Adapt to New AI Era

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/21

Teachers worry that generative AI programs may interfere with the way students learn. For the second installment of our special series Reading, Writing, and Algorithms, TNB producer Julie Chang spoke with some instructors about how they’re tackling student use of AI tools. Check out episode one of the series here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:17

What It's Like Inside One of San Francisco’s...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/18

More autonomous taxis are about to hit the roads of San Francisco. But will residents of the country’s tech capital be quick to hitch a ride in a driverless car? WSJ reporter Miles Kruppa rode around two autonomous vehicles and joins host Zoe Thomas to tell us about his experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:21

How Pink Floyd Is Helping Scientists Hear People...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/17

Scientists have gotten one step closer to reading people’s minds using a combination of advanced computer models and a Pink Floyd song. WSJ reporter Daniela Hernandez joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how this could help patients with brain injuries regain the ability to communicate in a way that sounds more natural. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:11

Why AI Is Botching Headshots

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/16

More people are using artificial intelligence image generators to produce professional looking headshots. But for some people of color, the results can backfire. WSJ reporter Katie Mogg joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why these botched results are a sign of a bigger problem for AI tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:31

Why Many 911 Centers Struggle to Locate Cellphone...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/15

Many 911 call centers throughout the country still rely on decades-old technology that uses landlines. That means dispatchers can have a hard time locating a caller and can’t receive texts or pictures. WSJ CIO Journal reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how this happened and what can be done to modernize their communications infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:53

AI Joins the Classroom When Students Return

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/14

Students across the country are preparing to head back to class and many of them will likely use generative artificial intelligence to help with their school work. But not all educators consider that cheating. Part one of this special series, Reading, Writing, and Algorithms, looks at generative AI in education, the ways students use these tools, and where educators are drawing the line. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:17

AI Makes Hacking Easier, Even for Non-Hackers

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/11

Generative artificial intelligence tools, like ChatGPT, are opening up new avenues for cybercriminals, even ones without traditional hacking skills. WSJ reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas from Las Vegas, where those new techniques are on display. Plus, why more people are using celebrities to deliver bad news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:31

ChatGPT Is Getting Dumber at Math. What Does It Mean...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/10

An updated version of ChatGPT has gotten worse at basic math, according to new research. The finding underlines a bigger problem for the development of artificial intelligence. WSJ “The Numbers” columnist Josh Zumbrun joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what’s going on. Plus, WSJ exclusive reporting on what led to a crash involving Tesla’s autopilot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:22

Your New Best Friend Is an AI Chatbot. What Are the...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/09

More people are forming relationships with generative artificial intelligence chatbots. A hospital security guard shares his story of developing an AI friendship. Plus, WSJ reporter Cordilia James joins host Zoe Thomas to explain the growing market for these bots and why some psychologists are worried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:44

Why Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Aren’t Catching On

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/08

Facebook parent Meta has big plans for the metaverse. But it needs people to buy its hardware to help that become a reality. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why Meta’s smart glasses aren’t taking off as hoped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:15

The Battle Over What Is Used to Teach AI Intensifies

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/07

Authors, artists, and internet publishers are increasingly demanding compensation from companies that make generative AI programs. They claim their content was used without permission to train systems like ChatGPT and Bard. WSJ reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what this fight could mean for the AI boom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:03

How Much Is Too Much AI in Hollywood?

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/04

The use of artificial intelligence is one of the major sticking points in the biggest Hollywood strike in 60 years. Studios and the unions representing actors and writers have different ideas about how much of this tech is okay to use. WSJ media and entertainment editor Amol Sharma joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:06

How President Biden Views AI

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/03

The White House is facing many challenges as it looks for ways to address the impacts of AI. WSJ White House reporter Sabrina Siddiqui joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the Biden Administration plans to impose guardrails around the technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:51

Uber’s Green Goals Hit Roadblocks in London

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/02

Uber set an ambitious target to have all its London drivers in electric vehicles by 2025. But the company is running up against some surprising obstacles. WSJ’s European tech reporter Sam Schechner joins host Zoe Thomas to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:24

Apple Admits to Bug in Parental Controls

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/01

A bug in Apple’s Screen Time controls has some parents scrambling for new ways to set limits for kids. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what parents should know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:31

Smart Guns Are Coming. Will People Buy Them?

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/07/31

A gun that uses fingerprint and facial recognition to ensure it is only fired by an authorized user is set to hit the market. WSJ reporter Zusha Elinson joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how this venture-backed smart gun could impact gun safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:15

Netflix Wants More Ads and It Has a New Plan to Get Them

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/07/28

Netflix is reworking its deal with Microsoft and changing its prices for advertisers in an effort to jump-start its ad-supported tier. WSJ deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel joins host Zoe Thomas to explain the shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:21

AI vs. the Drive-Through Customer

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/07/27

One of the best places to see how artificial intelligence is affecting our lives and jobs may be at a fast-food drive-through. WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern ordered from an AI-powered drive-though around 30 times to find out more. She joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what she learned. Plus, the Securities and Exchange Commission votes to propose new guardrails on trading apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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