Tech News Briefing

11:29

The High Cost of High-Speed Internet in Rural America

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/07

Officials are doling out billions to install high-speed internet in rural parts of the country. However, the high costs of laying down fiber optic cables have some questioning if there are better ways to spend the money. WSJ tech policy reporter Ryan Tracy joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss their arguments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:26

How Worried Should You Be About an AI Apocalypse?

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/06

Leaders in artificial intelligence, including Sam Altman and Elon Musk, are debating what the biggest risks created by the technology are. Could it wipe out humanity or enforce dangerous biases? WSJ reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins host Zoe Thomas to explain the threats and the divisions within the AI sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:19

The EV Boom: How China, the South and Investors Are...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/05

In this EV-focused episode, we look at how the electric-vehicle boom is playing out across industries and continents —sparking investment in the American South and China, and in startups mining for the minerals that power the industry. Zoe Thom as hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:28

Musk Makes Twitter X: The Deal, the Superfans & the...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/09/01

In this all-Twitter episode, Tech News Briefing discusses newly revealed details from Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk, examines the Twitter superfans that are rejecting the changes he has made as CEO, including renaming it X, and digs intothe platform’s role as a main stage for political dialogue in the 2024 election. Zoe Thomas hosts this special episode looking at Twitter’s transformation into X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:57

Tech Added to an Epidemic of Myopia. Can It Help Fix...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/31

Screens and a lack of sunlight are harming children’s vision. Half the global population is expected to be nearsighted b y 2050, according to the World Health Organization. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the situation got so bad and one tech fix that could help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:54

Streamflation: Netflix, Disney and More Bet You’ll...

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/30

Have you noticed the cost of streaming services going up? Reporter Robbie Whelan explains what’s behind “streamflation.” Plus, scientists say natural disasters are getting worse. WSJ personal-tech reporter Cordilia James joins host Zoe Thomas with tips on how to prepare your smartphone and more before devastation strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:54

EV Road Test: Picking the Best ‘Computer on Wheels’

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/29

Choosing an electric vehicle has become a lot like comparison shopping for the latest tech gadget. WSJ’s senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how she tested three EVs’ battery life, charging compatibility and more to pick her new “computer on wheels.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:28

AI in Education Attracts Startups and Cash

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/28

If generative artificial intelligence is going to upend learning, then startups and investors want to be part of it. Varun Gulati, CEO of LitLab, describes how his company’s AI tool can make learning to read more personal. And Reach Capital’s Jennifer Carolan explains why the generative AI boom is different from edtech investment trends of the past. This is part three of our series Reading, Writing, and Algorithms. Click the links to listen to episode 1 and episode 2. Learn more about your ad

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12:43

AI Jobs Are Paying Up to $900,000

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/25

Companies are willing to pay eye-watering salaries to fill artificial-intelligence roles. WSJ reporter Chip Cutter explains why businesses outside of tech are offering up to $900,000 a year to fill AI jobs. Plus, the battle to ban TikTok in Montana has one man at its center, state Attorney General Austin Knudsen. WSJ reporter Meghan Bobrowsky joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss his motivations and how a court battle over the law could play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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12:46

AI’s Thorniest Issues Will Be Addressed in Court

Tech News Briefing ·

2023/08/24

Congress is discussing ways to regulate artificial intelligence. But while they debate the best approaches, courts may be the ones to decide some of the most important questions around AI development. WSJ reporter Ryan Tracy joins host Zoe Thomas with a breakdown of multiple lawsuits involving AI and how they could shape the landscape of this burgeoning industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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