Google plans to combine its mapping units, Waze and Maps, as its parent company Alphabet looks for opportunities to increase efficiencies. How will it affect employees and users of these apps? WSJ reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Zoe Thomas to break down the reasons behind the change of course.

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Google Merges Maps and Waze on Cost-Cutting Journey

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As the demand for artificial intelligence grows, so does the need for more facilities to power it—namely, data centers. Data centers can take years to build because they require particular conditions, including cooling centers, ample electricity and real estate. Now, because of the AI boom, there’s a shortage of some of the key elements that data centers need. WSJ reporter Tom Dotan tells host Alex Ossola about what this means for the future of AI. Plus, startup Exowatt was created to power data centers via solar energy, and it’s already raised millions from investors. WSJ climate finance reporter Amrith Ramkumar talks about how the technology works.



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Why the Parts and Properties Powering the AI Boom Are in Short Supply

Plus: IBM nears an acquisition of cloud software provider HashiCorp. And Ericsson lays off more than 200 employees in China. Alex Ossola hosts.



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TNB Tech Minute: Tesla’s Earnings Fall

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, or NCMEC, wasn’t created to serve as the nation’s central system for detecting child exploitation online, but for the past 25 years, that’s what it’s done. A WSJ analysis and a Stanford report found that the nonprofit is contending with outdated technology and legal constraints as the number of reports soars. WSJ technology reporter Jeff Horwitz tells host Alex Ossola why change might be on the way. Plus, WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher talks about what analysts are looking for in Meta’s first-quarter earnings tomorrow.



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The Nonprofit Fighting Online Child Sex Abuse Needs a Tech Upgrade

Plus: Sam Altman invests in a startup intended to provide clean energy to data centers. And Disney’s chief technology officer departs. Alex Ossola hosts.



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TNB Tech Minute: Tesla and Li Auto Drop EV Prices in China

Early in Ukraine’s war with Russia, American startups were eager to have their drones battle-tested. But things haven’t gone well. Despite years of work, and billions of dollars in investment, the American-made drones have been riddled with problems . WSJ reporter Heather Somerville tells host Alex Ossola about the alternatives Ukrainian soldiers are turning to, and what it will take to improve American-made drones. Plus, as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into companies, some executives are rethinking their hiring  and staffing needs. WSJ enterprise technology reporter Isabelle Bousquette discusses what this means for workers. 



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Google Merges Maps and Waze on Cost-Cutting Journey

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