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WSJ Tech News Briefing

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Tech News Briefing is your guide to what people in tech are talking about. Every weekday, we’ll bring you breaking tech news and scoops from the pros at the Wall Street Journal, insight into new innovations and policy debates, tips from our personal tech team, and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry.
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Episodes

TNB Tech Minute: Bitcoin Dips Below $60,000

Plus: Docusign raised its revenue guidance after stronger-than-expected uptake of its AI-powered platform. And a new survey found only about a quarter of companies know how much AI they are using. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 05, 20263 min

TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Urges Global Pause in AI Race

Plus: Morgan Stanley projects SpaceX’s revenue could reach $3.4 trillion in 2040. And senior U.S. officials have discussed the federal government taking stakes in AI companies. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 05, 20263 min

Siri’s Second Act

Apple is preparing to unveil its smartest Siri yet, powered by Google's technology. WSJ columnist Rolfe Winkler explains why some analysts believe Apple can still dominate the AI era despite its late start. Plus, an OpenAI model solved a math problem that stumped researchers for 80 years. WSJ columnist Ben Cohen explains why the breakthrough has mathematicians rethinking what AI is capable of. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices....

Jun 05, 202614 min

TNB Tech Minute: Broadcom Results Drag Tech Stocks Down

Plus: Canada plans $360 million tech growth fund to boost domestic AI companies. And SpaceX sets a specific IPO price for next week, roughly doubling its valuation from six months ago. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 04, 20263 min

TNB Tech Minute: Meta Delays Release of New AI Model

Plus: AI CEOs call for legislation to protect against biological weapons. And the tech sector leads U.S. job cuts in May. Imani Moise hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 04, 20263 min

TNB Tech Minute: Meta Unveils AI Agent For Businesses

Plus: Alphabet sold $35 billion worth of stock this week. And Europe puts forward measures to rely less on foreign tech. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 03, 20263 min

Robotaxis Are Having a Bumpy Rollout

2026 was supposed to be a breakout year for self-driving taxis. Instead, WSJ reporter Sean McLain says, they're getting a crash course in public backlash . We break down the resistance robotaxi operators are facing from the public — and what it could mean for the technology’s timeline. Then, you might be tempted to mess with the people behind those pesky spam texts . But WSJ contributor Heidi Mitchell warns, it could actually make you a bigger target. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's fre...

Jun 02, 202613 min

TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Files For IPO

Plus: Florida sues OpenAI over AI harms. And Uber plans to launch a robotaxi program in Munich. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 01, 20263 min

TNB Tech Minute: Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Testing

Plus: OpenAI will allow some organizations access to a science-focused AI model to protect against biological hazards. And Dell reports massive first-quarter revenue growth in AI servers. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 20263 min

AI Natives Are Now Entering the Workforce

This year’s college graduates face a dual job market where AI is decimating entry level opportunities, but companies are also rewarding new grads’ AI saviness. WSJ’s Allison Pohle tells us how they’re handling it. Then, WSJ contributor Lisa Ward explains why AI models are surprisingly good at talking us out of conspiracy theories. Isabelle Bousquette hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 29, 202613 min

TNB Tech Minute: SK Hynix Joins $1 Trillion Club

Plus: unionized workers at Samsung Electronics approve pay deal, averting a strike. And the EU plans to reserve most of its mobile satellite spectrum for homegrown firms. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 20263 min

The Surprising Chip Strategy Fueling Apple’s Profits

Apple is repurposing chips that might’ve otherwise been thrown out to fuel its newer, cheaper product lines. WSJ’s Rolfe Winkler joins us to talk about how it’s paying off. Plus, tech columnist Christopher Mims explains the “ vibe slop ” phenomenon and what’s at stake in a world of unfettered AI code generation. Isabelle Bousquette hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 26, 202614 min

TNB Tech Minute: Space Stocks Get Lifted By SpaceX IPO Hype

Plus: Lenovo Group records its fastest revenue growth in years. And AI is boosting productivity gains in very specific tasks, but has yet to scale across the economy. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 20263 min

TNB Tech Minute: World Trade Grew in First Quarter on AI Boom

Plus: France to pour over $1 billion into quantum tech race. And Meta joins other platforms in settling lawsuit over social-media harms on youth. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 20263 min

Inside SpaceX’s Blockbuster IPO Filing

Space X’s IPO filing is shedding new light on its finances and operations. Elon Musk’s rocket giant is losing billions of dollars as it funds a massive AI infrastructure buildout. WSJ reporter Becky Peterson breaks down what we’ve learned ahead of its potentially historic IPO. Plus, Nvidia delivers another quarter of record sales and profits, but investors seem to be shrugging it off. WSJ columnist Dan Gallagher explains the wall of apathy facing the world's most valuable company. Imani Moise ho...

May 22, 202614 min

TNB Tech Minute: Google Debuts New Personal AI Agent

Plus: Andrej Karpathy, a Tesla alum and OpenAI co-founder, joins Anthropic. And Mach Industries has acquired rocket-maker Exquadrum for $50 million. Imani Moise hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 20263 min

TNB Tech Minute: Google and Blackstone Plan New AI Cloud Company

Plus: Congress is proposing a new registration fee for electric vehicle owners. And Anthropic allows Mythos-users to share some findings on cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 20263 min
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