Plus, an X outage that Elon Musk blames on a “massive cyberattack.” And iPhone assembler Foxconn develops a large-language model. Shara Tibken hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Artificial-intelligence tools could boost sales and increase efficiency in ad buying and planning. But, there’s less transparency for marketers. WSJ reporter Patrick Coffee tells us how advertisers are grappling with the trade-offs. And, is smarter always better? WSJ reporter Joe Pinsker talks to drivers who wish their cars were a little dumber. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Plus, Mistral AI plans to release models more advanced than DeepSeek’s, CEO says. And Apple delays some of Siri’s AI upgrades. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Geothermal energy startup Quaise is aiming to tap energy sources deep underground. WSJ reporter Benoît Morenne explains how its futuristic tech beams electromagnetic energy at the speed of light to dig around 12 miles under the Earth’s surface. Then, professionals in science and technology are advising their children on how to future-proof their careers. WSJ columnist Callum Borchers says the latest parental guidance is to choose the arts over STEM. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Check out our Futu...
Plus, a new GOP bill aims to end “debanking” of crypto companies and conservatives’ bank accounts. And HPE expects its fiscal 2025 profit to be hurt by tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ilya Sutskever, former chief scientist at OpenAI, founded a new startup called Safe Superintelligence that’s already worth $30 billion. But what are investors backing beyond Sutskever’s reputation? WSJ reporter Berber Jin shares what we know so far about the secretive startup. Plus, AI coding tools can automate large portions of code development. How could this affect human coders? Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Plus, South Korea’s steel, cars and electronics industries will be impacted by higher U.S. tariffs, according to Moody’s Analytics. And China intensifies efforts for tech independence by developing a system of open-source models. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Disney worker downloaded an artificial-intelligence tool to help with his workflow. It led to a hack that ruined his life. WSJ reporter Robert McMillan tells us how it happened and the steps you can take to shore up your own cybersecurity. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Plus, developers of a Utah data center land a $2 billion loan to build a 100-acre campus. And Best Buy warns U.S. customers of possible higher prices as a new round of tariffs takes effect. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Once the creatures of science fiction, robots with human-like bodies and artificial-intelligence brains are getting jobs at warehouses and factories stacking, sorting and lifting. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims explains what it’ll take to get these bots from warehouses to homes. And, we’ll find out how underused GPU chips could open up new ways to train AI models without massive data centers. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your...
Plus, two tech executives face trial under foreign bribery law despite President Trump putting the statute on hold. And Microchip Technology slashes more jobs amid declining sales. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new Nintendo Switch console and a “Grand Theft Auto” sequel could spell a big year ahead for videogames, but there might be only a few winners. Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher tells us what investors might expect from the videogame industry this year. Plus, Apple’s new iPhone 16e isn’t what you’d call a bargain, but is it still a good deal? Our personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen reviews the company’s latest release. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technolo...
Sonos is a niche player in the speaker market, known for its great sound quality and seamless home audio systems. But, an app update ahead of the launch of its first pair of premium headphones cost the company $500 million in market cap. WSJ’s Ben Cohen speaks with columnist Dan Gallagher on this unusual business debacle and how Sonos could bounce back. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Plus, Skype is shutting down. And companies respond to the U.K.’s competition watchdog’s investigation into Google Search. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The head of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, says he is bringing a tech upgrade to the federal government. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins joins us for an update on Elon Musk’s first 100 days in the Trump White House. Plus, Google changed its rules around how product-review sites appear in its search engine. WSJ reporter Alexandra Bruell explains how it’s impacting a once-lucrative corner of news media. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Lear...
Plus, Microsoft urges the Trump administration to ease a new chip-exports system. And Meta apologizes for “error” that led to graphic and violent videos flooding some Instagram users’ feeds on Wednesday. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison wants to revolutionize farming. But so far, his Sensei Ag company hasn’t succeeded in boosting output and nutrition in its greenhouses with artificial intelligence, robotics and software. That’s despite spending nearly $500 million and eight years on the project. WSJ reporter Tom Dotan tells us how Ellison has sought to transform agriculture with tech on Lanai and why the effort has been a bust. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology new...
Plus, Amazon reveals Alexa+. And America’s oldest bank, BNY, signs a multiyear deal with OpenAI. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sonar Mental Health, the developer of an AI-powered chatbot named Sonny, is rolling out its hybrid model to school districts. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon tells us how the part human, part AI chatbot could help schools struggling to meet student demand for mental-health services. And, how the development of air taxis and green aviation tech might fare under President Trump. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choice...
Plus, Israeli startup Quantum Machines raises $170 million in a Series C round. And Apple says it will fix a transcription glitch that replaces “racist” with “Trump.” Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recent announcements from Microsoft and Google are injecting new excitement into quantum computing. WSJ reporter Asa Fitch gives a primer on what quantum computing is, explains what Microsoft’s potential breakthrough could mean and projects where the real-world future of this tech could land. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Plus, Anthropic is finalizing a $3.5 billion funding round that values it at $61.5 billion. And Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes loses appeal. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Healthcare professionals are testing technology for drones to deliver medical supplies. WSJ contributor William Boston explains how it could cut time and costs for hospitals and emergency services. Plus, large language models are widely used, but more powerful and pervasive LLMs are creating a new cybersecurity challenge for companies. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Plus, the SEC agrees to drop a lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase. And BE Semiconductor Industries Q4 results miss expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and billionaire Elon Musk were once friends and partners. Now they’re the major players in one of the meanest and highest-stakes fights in recent business history. WSJ reporter Berber Jin tells the inside story of their bromance to brawl and what it all means for the future of artificial intelligence. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Plus, Alibaba Group beats analyst expectations with fastest revenue growth since 2023. And Lenovo plans to leverage DeepSeek breakthrough to fuel PC sales. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has deep-space ambitions, but the company’s Starship vehicle exploded on a recent test flight. WSJ reporter Micah Maidenberg tells us what’s next for the company as the Federal Aviation Administration grounds its next test flight until SpaceX completes an investigation and receives regulatory clearance. Plus, social media creators are suing over browser extensions designed to find discounts for online shoppers at checkout. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free...
Plus, electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy. And Alphabet tells U.K. regulator that its pre-installs on Android devices are good for competition. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As U.S.-China tensions heat up, Western tech companies are migrating their supply chains away from China. Producer Julie Chang talks with China tech reporter and editor Liza Lin about what that means for everything from artificial intelligence servers to consumer electronics. Plus, why Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses are gaining traction with visually impaired users. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Plus, Chinese internet company Baidu reports lower revenue but doubles its profit. And truck maker Scania agrees to buy Northvolt’s heavy industry business. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
