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Hear about the top tech stories of the day.Includes news and features, plus a rundown on tech stocks on the move.The Wall Street Journal Podcast Page (http://online.wsj.com/public/page/podcast.htm... more
FAQs about Tech News Briefing:How many episodes does Tech News Briefing have?The podcast currently has 536 episodes available.
February 11, 2025TNB Tech Minute: Vance Warns U.S. Allies to Keep AI Regulation LightPlus, the EU plans to spend about $206 billion to catch up with the U.S. and China in the AI race. And, BuzzFeed says it’s designing an AI-driven social-media platform. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more2minPlay
February 11, 2025Trump Plays Dealmaker in Chief in TikTok TalksWhat’s next for TikTok? WSJ deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel joins host Julie Chang with the latest in the negotiations over the social-media app’s fate in the U.S. and what role President Trump is taking in the dealmaking. Plus, the pros and cons of using Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more12minPlay
February 10, 2025TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk-Led Group Offers $97.4 Billion for Control of OpenAIPlus, Intel’s AI chief steps down. And European startups Helsing and Mistral join forces to develop AI systems for military use. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more3minPlay
February 10, 2025Phishing Tests Are Getting Downright MeanPhishing scams are growing increasingly sophisticated, and IT departments seeking to help people outfox them are throwing sensational test traps at their employees and students. But as WSJ reporter Robert McMillan says, some of those who fall for them say the tests have gone too far (“free football tickets, anyone?”). Plus, AI reporter Belle Lin on how big tech wants to solve AI’s hallucinations using hard math.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more11minPlay
February 07, 2025TNB Tech Minute: Trump Administration Stops Funding for Building Highway EV ChargersPlus, the president backs Vice President JD Vance in calling to rehire a DOGE staffer who resigned over racist posts on the social-media site X. And Amazon plans a massive capex investment on generative AI. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more3minPlay
February 07, 2025Which AI Chatbot Should You Use?Wall Street Journal senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern is basically a pro when it comes to getting the most out of artificial intelligence—whether for organizing a list of contacts, doing research for a book or even ordering flowers online. She tells host Pierre Bienaimé which chatbot excels at what tasks, and whether there’s a clear winner among them. And WSJ contributor Heidi Mitchell recounts her experience with a different kind of AI platform: Future You introduces users to virtual versions of their older selves, for a chance at reflection in the present.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more11minPlay
February 06, 2025TNB Tech Minute: Musk Ally Resigns From DOGE After Links to Racist X PostsPlus, a U.S. District Judge limits the sharing of sensitive Treasury data amid a dispute over access granted to Elon Musk’s allies. And Amazon shares fall in postmarket trading after the company released its Q4 earnings. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more3minPlay
February 06, 2025‘Distillation’ Is AI’s New Buzzword—and a Scary One for AI CompaniesBy drawing on the results of other models, distillation can shape AI that’s almost as good, quickly and more cheaply. WSJ tech reporter Miles Kruppa says that has investors worried about the risks of pouring money into the field’s cutting edge. And retail reporter Kate King says that while Amazon may be the champion of online retail, its recent store closures show it hasn’t replicated that success in the bricks-and-mortar space. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more11minPlay
February 05, 2025TNB Tech Minute: Google Drops DEI Targets, Following Silicon Valley TrendPlus, banks wrapped up the sale of $5.5 billion in debt backed by X, showing that investors are eager to bet on Elon Musk given his proximity to President Trump. And Uber’s earnings disappoint even as it highlights plans for the arrival of robotaxis. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more3minPlay
February 05, 2025SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Finds a New Golden Boy in Sam AltmanThe Japanese conglomerate’s CEO is in talks to spend up to $43 billion to boost Altman’s OpenAI, in what would be the biggest ever investment in a startup. The two companies also announced a joint venture this week. Startups and venture capital reporter Berber Jin joins host Pierre Bienaimé to talk about Son’s track record and what that fresh capital means for OpenAI. Plus, markets reporter Matt Wirz takes a look at the mountain of competing investments from every corner of Wall Street.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more12minPlay
FAQs about Tech News Briefing:How many episodes does Tech News Briefing have?The podcast currently has 536 episodes available.