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WSJ Tech News Briefing podcast

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WSJ Tech News Briefing

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  The Wall Street Journal  

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. Hosted by Zoe Thomas

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. Hosted by Zoe Thomas

 

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#20

TNB Tech Minute: Google Fires Employees for Protesting Cloud Deal with Israel

Plus: Meta releases its newest AI model. And Netflix adds millions of subscribers. Alex Ossola hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

4 hrs Ago

02 MINS

02:41

4 hrs Ago

#19

Inside Amazon’s Secret Project to Gather Intel on Competitors

In 2015, Amazon launched an operation called Project Curiosity to gather information about its competitors’ operations. The company took extraordinary measures to keep it secret. WSJ reporter Dana Mattioli tells host Alex Ossola more about the project. Plus, big tech companies that spent years expanding their office space are now [cutting back] (https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/big-tech-is-downsizing-work-space-in-another-blow-to-office-real-estate-67b4685c?st=vbuopmu9zuvl4pv&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) . WSJ reporter Konrad Putzier talks about what’s going on, and why it’s leaving property owners in the lurch. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

18 hrs Ago

12 MINS

12:03

18 hrs Ago

#18

TNB Tech Minute: Apple Considers Manufacturing in Indonesia

Plus: ASML posts lower-than-expected orders for the first quarter. And Tesla shareholders are once again set to vote on CEO Elon Musk’s pay package. Alex Ossola hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

Yesterday

02 MINS

02:26

Yesterday

#17

What Does It Take to Start Your Own AI-Powered Content Farm? $105

Disinformation is rampant online, and generative artificial intelligence makes it all the more powerful. WSJ contributor Jack Brewster wanted to see just how easy it would be to make his own fully automated [AI-generated news website] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/how-i-built-an-ai-powered-self-running-propaganda-machine-for-105-e9888705?st=llbpmltanwmyj7n&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) . He tells host Alex Ossola about the experiment, and what it reveals about how disinformation is spread on the internet. Plus, China has for years wanted to wean its telecommunications systems off [foreign-made chips] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/china-telecom-intel-amd-chips-99ae99a9?st=aftkaww7xqfrh0r&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) . Now, it looks like that’s finally happening—and, as WSJ China tech editor Liza Lin discusses, it could have a big impact on American chip companies. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

Yesterday

12 MINS

12:28

Yesterday

#16

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Cracks Down on Starlink Access

Plus: Microsoft invests in an Abu Dhabi-based tech company. And Tesla delays shipments of its Cybertruck, according to buyers. Alex Ossola hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching t o a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

02 MINS

02:12

16 Apr 2024

#15

Could Tesla’s Robotaxi Finally Be Coming?

For almost a decade, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been promising that fully driverless vehicles are coming soon. Now, Musk says he plans to reveal the company’s [first robotaxi] (https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/elon-musk-driverless-car-robotaxi-claims-credibility-6e94a863?st=10arxbqiuicsq46&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) in August. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins tells host Alex Ossola why Musk says Tesla has an advantage over its competitors… and why some investors are skeptical. Plus, under pressure to become more efficient, the [meatpacking industry] (https://www.wsj.com/business/meet-the-robots-slicing-your-barbecue-ribs-338a7794?st=cnj5hylizyaxqa8&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) is embracing—and investing in—automation. WSJ reporter Patrick Thomas talks about what more automation could mean for companies and workers. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

12 MINS

12:53

16 Apr 2024

#14

TNB Tech Minute: Tesla Will Lay Off More Than 10% of Workforce

Plus: The U.S. government grants Samsung $6.4 billion to expand its facilities in Texas. And Samsung overtakes Apple as the number one seller of smartphones worldwide. Alex Ossola hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

02 MINS

02:29

15 Apr 2024

#13

The Internet May Be Too Small for the AI Boom, Researchers Say

Powerful artificial intelligence systems require huge amounts of data. But some researchers and executives say the need for high-quality text data could exceed the supply within two years. WSJ reporter Deepa Seetharaman tells Alex Ossola how AI companies are preparing for the potential [data shortage] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-training-data-synthetic-openai-anthropic-9230f8d8?st=egn5hig4irakqxz&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) . Plus, the race is on to build new chip-making facilities. WSJ reporter Belle Lin explains why one Brooklyn-based startup is betting on smaller, [modular chip plants] (https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-chip-fab-businessgrows-in-brooklyn-c5433a94?st=d0c68hmi3qw037g&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) that are designed to be shipped anywhere. Julie Chang hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

13 MINS

13:31

15 Apr 2024

#12

TNB Tech Minute: China to Phase Out Foreign Chips, Like Intel and AMD

Plus: Hackers gained access to 576,000 Roku accounts. And Elon Musk meets with Argentina’s president. Julie Chang hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

02 MINS

02:41

12 Apr 2024

#11

How Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets Into the Hands of U.S. Foes

SpaceX's Starlink provides internet access to thousands of locations around the globe, including battlefields in Ukraine and Sudan. But there’s a [black market] (https://www.wsj.com/business/telecom/starlink-musk-ukraine-russia-sudan-satellite-communications-technology-f4fc79d9?st=0jlz4e4gamx6jv5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) that's delivering Starlink devices into the hands of American adversaries. WSJ correspondent Thomas Grove tells host Alex Ossola about how that black market works, and what it means for geopolitics. Plus, many teens are looking to foster a healthier relationship with social media. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells talks about a nonprofit called [Half the Story] (https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/the-woman-rallying-teens-to-change-social-media-950795a2?st=m5oxhtu8lzbvkqy&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) that is teaching teens the tools while also pushing for policy change. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

13 MINS

13:15

12 Apr 2024

#10

TNB Tech Minute: Spotify Wants to Let You Make Custom Remixes

Plus: Instagram will automatically detect and blur nude photos in an effort to protect teens. And Amazon’s CEO calls generative AI one of the largest technological transformations in decades. Danny Lewis hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Apr 2024

02 MINS

02:25

11 Apr 2024

#9

China Is Using AI to Mislead U.S. Voters Online

Online actors linked to the Chinese government are [targeting voters] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/china-is-targeting-u-s-voters-and-taiwan-with-ai-powered-disinformation-34f59e21?st=1uhy7hbkfjckxxh&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) in the U.S. and elsewhere with disinformation. Now, new research from Microsoft shows they’re using artificial intelligence tools in their campaigns. WSJ reporter Dustin Volz joins host Alex Ossola to discuss the operations and their goals. Plus, online-entertainment company Roblox is [adding video advertising] (https://www.wsj.com/business/media/roblox-users-battle-tornadoes-and-raise-pets-will-they-watch-ads-too-2f4d4557?st=75vl997lj5j88hs&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) to its platform. WSJ reporter Sarah Needleman talks about what those new ads may look like and what they mean for the company’s future. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Apr 2024

12 MINS

12:38

11 Apr 2024

#8

TNB Tech Minute: TSMC Revenue Beats Forecasts

Plus: Bang & Olufsen adjusts its investments in Europe and China. And Blizzard plans to bring its videogames back to China. Alex Ossola hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

02 MINS

02:09

10 Apr 2024

#7

Google Expands Its Chip Efforts as the AI Race Heats Up

From YouTube to search, Google operates some powerful tools. And the company needs powerful chips to make them work. Now, as the AI race heats up, Google is expanding its [in-house chip making] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-expands-in-house-chip-efforts-in-costly-ai-battle-3121c852?st=hovbo8jbezh43k5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) efforts to cut its reliance on outside vendors. WSJ reporter Miles Kruppa tells host Alex Ossola what this could mean for the future of Google’s business. Plus, if you feel unsafe walking around a city, [technology could help] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/in-the-city-personal-safety-starts-with-your-smartphone-1ab1eb34?st=fjfvvp379mruiqp&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) . WSJ personal tech news editor Shara Tibken talks about the apps and tools to turn to. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

11 MINS

11:21

10 Apr 2024

#6

TNB Tech Minute: Google Expands In-House Chip Operations

Plus: French IT company Atos strikes an interim financing deal. And China’s car sales rose in March. Alex Ossola hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching t o a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

02 MINS

02:34

09 Apr 2024

#5

Tesla Reaches Settlement Over Autopilot’s Involvement in Fatal Crash

Just days before Tesla was slated to head to court for one of the biggest tests of its driver-assistant Autopilot, the company [settled with the family of a driver] (https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/tesla-fatal-autopilot-crash-trial-33936b42?st=oieqbk0bzlbtqv0&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) who died in a 2018 crash. WSJ reporter Ryan Felton tells host Alex Ossola what the outcome could mean for Tesla, and its Autopilot technology. Plus, three years ago, Tesla was on top of the world; now the picture is more complicated. WSJ reporter Rebecca Elliott talks about [what happened] (https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/tesla-sales-decline-elon-musk-20613265?st=btvsj4kkqnppzaa&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) , and why investors are divided about the company’s long term prospects. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

12 MINS

12:26

09 Apr 2024

#4

TNB Tech Minute: Alibaba Lowers Cloud Prices for International Customers

Plus: TSMC is getting up to $6.6 billion from the U.S. government to expand its Arizona chip factory. And Elon Musk vows to defy orders from a Brazilian judge to block some accounts on X. Alex Ossola hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

02 MINS

02:23

08 Apr 2024

#3

Why Tech Manufacturing Is Moving to Mexico

As U.S. tech companies seek to reduce their reliance on China, they’re pushing overseas partners, who make the technology that powers artificial intelligence, to shift more manufacturing [to Mexico] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/u-s-tech-giants-turn-to-mexico-to-make-ai-gear-spurning-china-8ccd27cb?st=j1vizleelg4hah4&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) . WSJ deputy editor for Latin America Santiago Pérez tells host Alex Ossola which companies are making the move, and what impact that could have on Mexico. Plus, the batteries in electric vehicles could get much better in the next five years. WSJ technology columnist Christopher Mims talks about the game-changing battery tech that could make EVs more attractive for consumers. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

11 MINS

11:36

08 Apr 2024

#2

TNB Tech Minute: Apple Lays Off More Than 600 Workers

Plus: Foxconn reported higher March revenue. And Samsung plans to double its investment in Texas. Alex Ossola hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

02 MINS

02:28

05 Apr 2024

#1

Why Stellantis Is Staying All-In on Electric Vehicles

Two years ago, carmaker Stellantis set out an ambitious goal: to make half of the company's U.S. sales volume all-electric by 2030. But while competitors have dialed back their EV ambitious, the company behind brands like Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge [remains all-in] (https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/carlos-tavares-stellantis-ceo-electric-vehicles-0b537312?st=29ml1axbpmyy1l2&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) . WSJ reporter Ryan Felton speaks with host Alex Ossola about Stellantis’ big EV bet. Plus, Amazon merchants say they regularly receive junk instead of returned purchases. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera explains how [return fraud] (https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/amazon-sellers-plagued-by-surge-in-scam-returns-04c86665?st=qjii3jc5ehleje1&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) became a big problem for online retailers.  Listening on Google Podcasts? [Here's our guide] (https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-podcasts-e100656c?st=0q6q77a4arjdc9p&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

12 MINS

12:29

05 Apr 2024