How Waymo Pulled Ahead in the Robotaxi Race
Waymo, the self-driving car company which is owned by Google’s parent, Alphabet, is winning the hearts and minds of passengers in San Francisco. WSJ reporter Meghan Bobrowsky joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the company has expanded its ridership and the future of the robotaxi industry. Plus, the artificial intelligence boom isn’t benefiting all companies in the semiconductor sector equally...
12m Oct 23, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Netflix Drops Plans to Develop a High-End Videogame
Plus, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says businesses should become AI-powered organizations. And Dye & Durham says it's considering a sale as part of its ongoing strategic review process. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Oct 22, 2024
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Is Generative AI All It’s Hyped Up to Be?
There is a lot of hype around generative artificial intelligence, but is the tech truly transformational? Arvind Narayanan, Princeton University professor, director of the Center for Information Technology Policy at the school and author of the book “AI Snake Oil” says it’s overhyped, while Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie advocates for the use of AI in a functional enterprise capacity. The t...
12m Oct 22, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Dow Jones and New York Post Sue AI Firm Perplexity
Plus, investors have been pouring money into technology funds this year. And WSJ’s Tech Live kicks off with discussions about artificial intelligence. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Oct 21, 2024
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Tech Utopian Project Gets $525 Million in Commitments
A proposed tech utopia called Praxis is looking for like-minded individuals to be part of a new community. It’s turned to crypto to help finance the plans. WSJ Pro Venture Capital reporter Yuliya Chernova speaks to host Zoe Thomas about Praxis and other proposed tech utopias. Plus, WSJ’s Tech Live kicks off today. We’ll tell you what to expect. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newslette...
12m Oct 21, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Regulator Probes Tesla’s Automated-Driving Feature After Fatal Crash
Plus, the Justice Department has indicted a tech CEO over an allegedly fake data-center audit used to gain federal business. And, Netflix’s ad-supported tier is growing. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Oct 18, 2024
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Why Apple’s Vision Pro Is Struggling to Attract App Developers
Apple’s mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, has struggled to attract killer apps in its first year. Analysts say sales are lower than expected. WSJ reporter Aaron Tilley joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why app developers haven’t embraced the Vision Pro. Plus, researchers are working to grow body tissue in the lab. We’ll tell you how the tech works. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology n...
11m Oct 18, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Google’s Head of Search and Advertising Leaves Role
Plus, OpenAI and Bain & Co. expand their AI partnership. And TSMC reports record quarterly profit off the AI boom. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Oct 17, 2024
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Why One AI Godfather Says AI Is Dumber Than a Cat
Yann LeCun, a professor at New York University and senior researcher at Meta, is one of the godfathers of artificial intelligence but unlike other leaders in the field he doesn’t think today’s AI tech presents an existential peril to humanity. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss LeCun’s position and why he says today’s AI is dumber than a cat. Sign up for the...
10m Oct 17, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Joins AI Rivals In New Nuclear Investments
Plus: New York’s financial regulator urges firms to address cybersecurity risks from artificial intelligence. And an influential cybersecurity group in China is calling for a review of Intel’s products. Danny Lewis hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Oct 16, 2024
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Can Limits on Social Media Use Really Help Kids’ Mental Health?
Lawmakers and parents are calling for restrictions on social media as more kids and teens report feeling depressed and anxious. Some scientists say it is hard to tell if new limits will help. WSJ reporter Nidhi Subbaraman tells host Zoe Thomas about the research. Plus, this high-tech jewelry is helping celebrities, athletes and our personal tech columnist track their health metrics. We'll tell ...
12m Oct 16, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: New York Times Tells Perplexity to ‘Cease and Desist’
Plus, Intel and AMD are creating an advisory group to shape the future of x86 computer architecture. And Amazon and Databricks strike a deal that could reduce costs for companies seeking to build their own AI tools. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Oct 15, 2024
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Why an AI Boomtown Is Sprouting in an Unlikely Place
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 ab...
12m Oct 15, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: To Power AI, Google Backs New Nuclear Plants
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
3m Oct 14, 2024
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Musk Unveils Tesla’s Robotaxi but Offers Few Details
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,...
12m Oct 14, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Races to Understand Scope of China-Linked Hack
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
3m Oct 11, 2024
3m
Grindr Is Building an AI ‘Wingman’
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 retur...
13m Oct 11, 2024
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TNB Tech Minute: Tesla Expected to Unveil Robotaxi
 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
2m Oct 10, 2024
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Tesla Will Need Riders for Its Robotaxis
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 ne...
13m Oct 10, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Asked Rivals to Share Spectrum Rights
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
3m Oct 09, 2024
3m
Why Robots Are Getting Less Work at U.S. Factories
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 t...
12m Oct 09, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Roblox Targeted by Short-Seller Hindenburg
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
3m Oct 08, 2024
3m
Why an Election Deepfake Crackdown Is Raising Free Speech Concerns
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...
12m Oct 08, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Google Ordered to Make App Store Competition Easier
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
2m Oct 07, 2024
2m
The Teenage Hacker Representing a New Kind of Cybercriminal
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...
13m Oct 07, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Adds Office Space, This Time in New York
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
3m Oct 04, 2024
3m
Startup ‘Fake It’ Culture Isn’t an Excuse for Fraud, Says SEC
Regulators are sending a message to startups that “fake it till you make it” isn't an excuse for fraud. WSJ Pro Venture Capital reporter Marc Vartabedian joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the Securities and Exchange Commission is trying to crack down on startups misleading or defrauding investors. Plus, large AI models are trained on vast amounts of data but may still lack deep, industry-spe...
12m Oct 04, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Invests $4.8 Billion in AI, Cloud in Italy
Plus, SoftBank CEO says AI will have human-level intelligence in a few years. And companies rarely saw more than a slight dip in their share price after disclosing a cyber incident. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Oct 03, 2024
3m
Snap Knew of Sextortion Risks, State Lawsuit Alleges
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 ...
12m Oct 03, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Raises $6.6 Billion in New Funding Round
Plus, Tesla reports its first rise in quarterly deliveries this year. And Nvidia joins forces with IT consultant Accenture to encourage companies to use AI products. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Oct 02, 2024
3m
Cybersecurity Weakness at U.S. Water Facilities Raises Concerns
The Biden administration is working on a new attempt to enforce security standards for water systems following multiple cyber attacks on water facilities nationwide. WSJ Pro Cybersecurity reporter James Rundle joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss a recent incident and the state of water infrastructure cyber defenses. Plus, Epic Games filed an antitrust case against Google and Samsung; we’ll tell yo...
11m Oct 02, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Snap Put Growth Over Safety, Lawsuit Claims
Plus, Apple stock falls following analyst report on iPhone productions. And Sonos unveils a plan to win back customer trust after disastrous app release. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Oct 01, 2024
3m
OpenAI’s Path to Become a For-Profit Company Is Complicated
OpenAI plans to convert from a non-profit to a for-profit organization, a complex move that is rarely done. WSJ reporter Theo Francis joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the hurdles that OpenAI will face and the possible reasons for the change. Plus, a controversial bill to regulate artificial intelligence has been vetoed in California. We’ll explain what that could mean for setting national AI sa...
12m Oct 01, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Faces Closer Antitrust Scrutiny in Germany
Plus, Fortnite maker Epic Games says it’s suing Google and Samsung over alleged app-store scheme. And DirectTV agrees to merge with rival Dish. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Sep 30, 2024
3m
Defense-Tech Startups Look to Anyone but China for Parts
U.S. defense companies making weapons to counter China are also heavily dependent on the country for parts. WSJ technology and national security reporter Heather Somerville explains the challenges behind overhauling a China-dominated supply chain. Plus, Apple’s latest software updates include a new free password manager. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tells us the pros and cons of Ap...
13m Sep 30, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Fined $100 Million in Ireland Over Password Storage
Plus, U.K.’s antitrust watchdog spares Amazon from probe into the e-commerce giant’s investment into AI startup Anthropic. And, Fidelity limits how much certain customers can deposit through its mobile app following online check-fraud scheme. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 27, 2024
2m
Hackers Linked to China Breach U.S. Internet Providers
A hacking campaign linked to the Chinese government broke into U.S. internet-service providers in recent months, according to people familiar with the matter. It's the latest breach in a series of cyber attacks tied to Beijing. WSJ reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the purpose of the campaign labeled “Salt Typhoon” and why U.S. officials are so worried. Plus, why did Goo...
13m Sep 27, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Justice Department Probes Super Micro Computer
Plus, claims that Facebook doesn’t polarize Americans come under new doubts. And medical-robotics startup Mendaera secures $73 million in new funding. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3m Sep 26, 2024
3m
The Man Leading Amazon’s AI Reboot
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 lead...
13m Sep 26, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: China-Linked Hackers Breach U.S. Internet Providers
Plus, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer resigns. And Google files a formal antitrust complaint in the EU against Microsoft over its cloud-computing business. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 25, 2024
2m
Why Meta’s Smart Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Catching On
Meta is expected to unveil a new version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses at its annual developer conference today. The second generation of the glasses has been a surprise hit. WSJ reporter Meghan Bobrowsky tells Zoe Thomas what’s behind the demand for the glasses and what’s next for this market. Plus, cybersecurity professionals say they are struggling to find workers with the right artificial in...
12m Sep 25, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Star FTX Witness Gets Two Years in Prison
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
2m Sep 24, 2024
2m
The Billionaire Whose Army Fuels the AI Boom
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...
12m Sep 24, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: Hundreds of Daily Flights Hit by GPS Spoofing
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
3m Sep 23, 2024
3m
Did Amazon Just Kill Hybrid Work?
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...
11m Sep 23, 2024
11m
TNB Tech Minute: Qualcomm Approaches Intel With Takeover Bid
Plus: Nokia says a German court ruled in its favor in a patent dispute with Amazon. And the Three Mile Island nuclear plant will reopen to help power Microsoft’s AI data centers. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 20, 2024
2m
Joannabot Answers Your Questions About the iPhone 16
After more than a decade reviewing iPhones, WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern built an AI chatbot to handle questions about the latest models. She joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the bot was built and ask it some questions about the iPhone 16. Plus, executives have a new power move, switching to dumbphones and fax machines. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter....
13m Sep 20, 2024
13m
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Warns EU Its Rules May Squelch AI Boom
Plus, Disney plans to stop using Slack after a hack exposed company data. And companies behind social-media platforms lack adequate privacy controls, according to a new FTC report. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 19, 2024
2m
Why Lions Gate Entertainment Signed a Deal With an AI Startup
Lions Gate Entertainment, the company behind “The Hunger Games” and “John Wick,” has reached a deal with artificial intelligence startup Runway. WSJ deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the details and how it will impact TV and movies. Plus, Americans clicked social-media ads promising free cash. Instead, their health insurance changed. Sign up for the WSJ's f...
12m Sep 19, 2024
12m
TNB Tech Minute: T-Mobile Strikes Deal With OpenAI for Customer Data
Plus, Lions Gate Entertainment signs deal with AI startup to build custom tools for movie and TV production. And Google notches a win after a European court overturns a $1.7 billion antitrust fine. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 18, 2024
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