How Sam Altman and Elon Musk’s Partnership Turned Toxic
Elon Musk and Sam Altman co-founded OpenAI as a nonprofit research lab in 2015 with the mission of creating artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. The two built an alliance to try to prevent Google from dominating the AI industry. A lot has changed since then. OpenAI has gone commercial, with billions of dollars of funding from Microsoft. And last week, Musk filed a lawsuit agains...
12m Mar 07, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Engineer Warns AI Tool Generates Violent and Sexual Images
Plus: U.S. charges Chinese national with stealing AI secrets from Google. And Epic Games says Apple terminated its developer account in their latest clash over tech competition. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Mar 06, 2024
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Why Artists Are Playing Videogame Gigs
Music has long been a part of videogames. Now, a growing number of artists from Lady Gaga to Metallica are making videogames a priority. Artists are signing deals with game companies to debut new songs through interactive events and as background music for games themselves. In some cases, they're releasing new music in videogames before anywhere else and reaching millions of players. WSJ tech r...
11m Mar 06, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: AI Search Startup Perplexity Doubles Valuation to $1 Billion
Plus: Salesforce CEO donates $150 million to Hawaii hospitals. And Tesla plant in Germany halts production after suspected arson attack. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Mar 05, 2024
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What a Trade-Secrets Case Shows About U.S. Efforts to Counter China
Micron Technology is the only U.S. company that makes a type of memory chip used to store data in everything from phones to laptops. Until recently, China did not have the capability to make these kinds of chips. So when some former Micron employees teamed up with a rival working with a Chinese government-owned company in Taiwan, U.S. prosecutors thought it would be a straightforward case of st...
11m Mar 05, 2024
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What a Trade-Secrets Case Shows About U.S. Efforts to Counter China
Micron Technology is the only U.S. company that makes a type of memory chip used to store data in everything from phones to laptops. Until recently, China did not have the capability to make these kinds of chips. So when some former Micron employees teamed up with a rival working with a Chinese government-owned company in Taiwan, U.S. prosecutors thought it would be a straightforward case of st...
12m Mar 05, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Apple Fined $2 Billion
Plus: Former Twitter executives sue Elon Musk over unpaid severance. And Nikola appoints Thomas Okray as CFO. Cordilia James hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Mar 04, 2024
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What Elon Musk’s AI Startup Means for His Social-Media Company X
Elon Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman last Thursday. Musk, who helped found OpenAI in 2015, alleges in the suit that the company broke its founding agreement by prioritizing profit over the benefits to humanity. Meanwhile, Musk launched his own artificial intelligence startup last year called xAI, which also overlaps heavily with his social-media company X, sharing technology, data and f...
11m Mar 04, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk Sues Sam Altman and OpenAI
Plus: Reddit will seek a valuation of up to $6.5 billion in its upcoming IPO. And Meta won’t enter into new deals with news publishers in Australia and the U.S. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Mar 01, 2024
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The U.S. Is Behind in Hypersonic Tech. Can Silicon Valley Help?
Hypersonic weapons and aircraft travel at five times the speed of sound or faster. Though Russia and China have these weapons, the U.S. military does not, despite investing billions of dollars over decades in their development. Now, some Silicon Valley startups are betting they can help the U.S. Defense Department catch up. WSJ tech reporter Heather Somerville tells host Alex Ossola why investo...
12m Mar 01, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Biden Orders Probe Into Foreign Car Parts
Plus: AI robot startup Figure receives $675 million in funding from investors including Nvidia and Microsoft. And Canada’s antitrust watchdog expands its probe into Google. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 29, 2024
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Why Nvidia Is Now Tech’s Hottest Employer
As chipmaker Nvidia rides the artificial intelligence boom to the top of its field and the stock market, it’s looking attractive to more than just investors and customers. Workers, from interns to PhDs, are increasingly seeking out roles at the company. Its intense culture and hefty pay packages only help to sweeten the deal. WSJ reporter Isabelle Bousquette tells host Alex Ossola about what ma...
10m Feb 29, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk Says Tesla Sports Car Coming Next Year
Plus: Axel Springer and other European media companies sue Google. And Stripe is allowing employees to cash out over $1 billion of stock. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 28, 2024
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The Microsoft-Backed AI Startup That’s Taking on Silicon Valley Giants
Paris-based startup Mistral makes artificial intelligence models similar to the ones that power AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. And even though it’s less than a year old, it’s already making big waves in the field. On Monday, Microsoft announced a partnership with Mistral, adding Mistral’s new model as an option for developers on its Azure cloud service. As part of the multiyear deal, Microso...
11m Feb 28, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Apple Ends Effort to Make Its Own Electric Car
Plus: OpenAI seeks to dismiss a lawsuit from The New York Times. And cable giant Cox buys software provider OpenGov. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 27, 2024
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How Slowing EV Sales Are Affecting the Lithium Boom
Metals like lithium and nickel are important components of lithium-ion batteries, which, among other things, power electric vehicles. But as momentum has slowed for EV sales, so has demand for the metals that make up its batteries. Now even metal producers used to price fluctuations are having to make tough choices about whether to slow their mining operations, or cancel projects altogether. WS...
11m Feb 27, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: The Supreme Court Considers Internet Free Speech
Plus: Investment firm KKR will buy Broadcom’s end-user computing division. And BYD unveils its most expensive electric vehicle yet. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 26, 2024
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How Meta’s Paid Subscription Tools Are Being Used to Exploit Children
Last year Meta began a broad rollout of tipping and paid subscription services on Facebook and Instagram. The services were meant to help influencers earn more money by selling exclusive content to subscribers. But an internal report from Meta found that the tools were being misused by adults seeking to profit from exploiting their own children. Meta didn’t follow recommendations from its safet...
13m Feb 26, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Hits $2 Trillion
Plus: Change Healthcare is hit with a cyberattack. And internal reports from Meta finds that its paid subscription tools are being used to exploit children. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 23, 2024
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How SpaceX Is Deepening Its Ties With the U.S. Government
SpaceX has made a name for itself launching lots of big rockets. Shortly after Elon Musk founded the company in 2002, it won a launch contract with an undisclosed U.S. intelligence customer. Now, SpaceX is deepening its relationship with the U.S. intelligence and military agencies. In 2021, the company entered into a $1.8 billion classified contract with the U.S. government. WSJ reporter Drew F...
12m Feb 23, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Google Limits AI Image Generation on Gemin
Plus: Reddit files for an IPO. And Vice Media stops publishing content on vice.com. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 22, 2024
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Elon Musk Is Posting a Lot About Russia. That’s Got Experts Worried.
On the social-media platform X, owner Elon Musk has been making posts that some people see as pro-Russia, accusing him of being an apologist for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Musk has called these accusations "absurd.” WSJ columnist Tim Higgins tells host Alex Ossola why his comments are raising questions about how X will be used in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Learn more about...
11m Feb 22, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Sales Reach New Heights
Plus: Reddit plans to reserve shares for top users when it goes public next month. And EV startup Rivian plans to lay off 10% of staff. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 21, 2024
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Work
Artificial intelligence is already changing work across industries. Companies are looking to AI tools to help them operate more efficiently, and in some cases, increasing automation in their workforces. But as workers upskill and reskill how can they—and the companies that employ them—keep up with the pace of innovation? Andrew Ng, managing general partner of AI Fund, spoke with WSJ global tech...
12m Feb 21, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: FuboTV Sues Over Sports-Streaming Service
Plus: Walmart buys TV maker Vizio. And a court orders a new trial for music labels suing internet provider Cox Communications. Alex Ossola hosts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 20, 2024
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What Happens When an AI Tutor Struggles With Basic Math
In March 2023, education nonprofit Khan Academy launched an AI-powered education chatbot known as Khanmigo. Some 65,000 kids in grades three and up, in schools across the country, are part of an ongoing pilot of the tool. It's supposed to serve as a personal tutor for students in whatever subject they might need help with. But as WSJ education reporter Matt Barnum found when he tested the bot, ...
11m Feb 20, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Tech Giants Sign Pact on AI Election Deception
Plus: Paramount Global and Comcast held talks over combining Paramount+ and Peacock streaming services. And why influential investor Cathie Wood is selling millions in Nvidia stock. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 16, 2024
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How Google Is Accelerating Its AI Push
Google recently launched Gemini, a new artificial-intelligence system it says is more powerful than any currently on the market, including technology developed by ChatGPT creator OpenAI. Eli Collins, vice president of product management at Google DeepMind, spoke with WSJ reporter Miles Kruppa about some of the early use cases for Gemini and how Google is accelerating its AI push. Their conversa...
12m Feb 16, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Meta Escalates Its Feud With Apple
Plus: Two senators criticize the FDA for its guidance on prescription-drug promotion on social media. And OpenAI introduces a new text-to-video AI tool. Alex Ossola hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 15, 2024
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Could Geoengineering Cool the Planet?
Altering the ocean or atmosphere to mitigate the effects of climate change is an approach called geoengineering. For scientists, these techniques were long considered taboo. But now, that’s changing. Researchers and startups are launching three geoengineering field experiments in Israel, Australia and Massachusetts this year. But will they work and could there be unintended consequences? WSJ re...
12m Feb 15, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Self-Driving Car Company Waymo Issues Recall
Plus: New York City sues social-media companies. And Cisco plans to lay off 5% of staff. Alex Ossola hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 14, 2024
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Automakers Went All In on EVs. Buyers Are More Hesitant.
During the pandemic, automakers got the message that they needed to invest in electric vehicles. In an effort to meet surging demand, they came out with new models and devised ways to make their own batteries. And then, in the span of just six months, things changed. Potential EV buyers have proven more hesitant, forcing automakers to reconsider overzealous demand projections. WSJ reporter Mike...
11m Feb 14, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Ukraine Says Russia Is Using Elon Musk’s Starlink
Plus: Instacart is laying off 7% of staff. And Walmart is in talks to buy smart TV company Vizio. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 13, 2024
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The Strategy Behind Temu’s Rapid Rise
If you caught the Super Bowl over the weekend, chances are you saw at least one ad for Temu. Since the China-backed company launched in the U.S. in September 2022, it’s been pouring money into marketing—Temu was the fifth-largest digital advertising spender in the final three months of 2023. It’s trying to become the go-to place for Americans to buy cheap goods online. But can it overcome its m...
11m Feb 13, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: President Biden Takes to TikTok
Plus: Digital freight startup CDL 1000 acquires competitor NEXT Trucking. And Gilead Sciences expands its portfolio to treat liver disease by acquiring biopharma company CymaBay Therapeutics. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 12, 2024
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Tech Millionaires Want to Fix San Francisco
The tech industry has had a big impact on San Francisco, but for years Silicon Valley leaders have largely stayed out of city politics. Now, that’s changing. In an effort to combat issues like crime and homelessness, Silicon Valley investors and executives are holding fundraising events for local candidates and using their influence to sway public opinion. WSJ technology reporter Preetika Rana ...
12m Feb 12, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: X to Host Live Sports-Betting
Plus: Amazon Prime Video will stream its first NFL playoff game next season. And Nikola’s board rejects nominees from former Chairman and Founder Trevor Milton. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 09, 2024
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How Shein, TikTok and Temu Are Taking on Amazon
Amazon has long been the biggest online retailer in the U.S., offering customers low prices and quick delivery times. Now, competitors like Shein, TikTok and Temu are looking to beat Amazon at its own game. They’re building up their U.S. logistics operations. Shein and TikTok are even opening offices in Seattle in an effort to poach talent from Amazon. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera tells host ...
12m Feb 09, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Google Launches Gemini Advanced Subscription
Plus: The FCC outlaws robocalls made with AI voices. And Disney will bring the Magic Kingdom to “Fortnite.” Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 08, 2024
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What Elon Musk’s Close to Some Board Members Mean for the Companies
Money and drugs tie Elon Musk to some Tesla directors, and some shareholders have questioned whether the board of directors is truly independent. Some board members have invested in Musk’s other companies, and, as The Wall Street Journal exclusively reports, they have deep personal ties to Musk, too. WSJ reporter Emily Glazer tells host Alex Ossola more about these personal and financial relati...
13m Feb 08, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Uber Turns a Profit
Plus: The CEO of Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, steps down. And Alibaba posts lackluster sales growth. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 07, 2024
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How a State Law Could Block Social Media Algorithms for Teens
New York is one of the latest states attempting to rein in social media platforms in the wake of federal inaction. State officials are considering a proposal that would restrict the use of algorithms on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and X for teen users. WSJ reporter Jimmy Vielkind tells host Alex Ossola how the law would work, and what effects it could have beyond New York. Learn...
12m Feb 07, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: DocuSign to Cut Staff as Tech Layoffs Continue
Plus: Fox, ESPN and Warner Brothers Discovery are teaming up to create a supersize sports-streaming service. And hybrid vehicle sales bring Toyota to new heights. Alex Ossola hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 06, 2024
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Why Wall Street Firms Are Embracing Crypto
Wall Street has tiptoed around crypto for years. But following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of spot-bitcoin ETFs last month, some financial firms seeking a fresh source of revenue are now jumping in with both feet. Firms that have a reputation for being staid and reliable are even using language popular in the crypto community, which not long ago viewed Wall Street as an id...
12m Feb 06, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Snap Plans Latest Round of Layoffs
Plus: Yandex sells its Russian assets. And SoftBank-backed Invitae prepares to file for bankruptcy. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 05, 2024
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Will Big Tech’s Bet on AI Pay Off?
Five of the biggest tech companies—Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, Apple and Microsoft—reported their most recent quarterly earnings last week. For all of them, the reports were favorable, with revenue and operating earnings beating analysts’ expectations. But there were also signs of potential challenges ahead as the companies invest in artificial intelligence. WSJ Heard on the Street Columnist Dan Ga...
11m Feb 05, 2024
11m
Why 23andMe, Once a Silicon Valley Darling, Is Struggling to Profit
23andMe was once one of the hottest startups in Silicon Valley. It was founded on the idea that genetic tests can help people understand their health, and the company’s test kits became popular gifts. But while CEO Anne Wojcicki has made some big bets, 23andMe’s inability to turn a profit means that it could run out of money before it can accomplish its most ambitious goals. WSJ reporter Rolfe ...
11m Feb 02, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Meta’s Sales Are Up
Plus: Holiday shopping boosts Amazon’s revenue. And Apple’s iPhone sales grew. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Feb 01, 2024
2m
Apple’s Vision Pro Headset Offers a Glimpse of the Future
Apple’s Vision Pro headsets will be available in U.S. stores tomorrow. But what can you do with it—and, with its price tag of $3,499, who is it even for? WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern recently spent 24 hours wearing the Vision Pro, and she tells host Alex Ossola what you can (and probably shouldn’t do) with it on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Feb 01, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Chinese Hacking Operation Disrupted, U.S. Officials Say
Plus: EBay will pay the federal government to settle allegations that it sold pill presses on its marketplace. And Biogen pulls the plug on its controversial Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm. Alex Ossola hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Jan 31, 2024
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