Can Hollywood work with artificial intelligence? And if so, under what terms? Stability AI CEO Prem Akkaraju and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt went head-to-head last month at WSJ Tech Live discussing that and more. They were joined by WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern. We play you highlights of that conversation. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus, crypto advocates land legal win after a federal appeals court rejects the Treasury Department’s sanctions on Tornado Cash. And, Shopify looks to court bigger clients. Julie Chang hosts.

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Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas ran afoul of environmental overseers, with toxins spewed into the air and a dead deer found in a pond, according to Wall Street Journal reporting. WSJ reporter Susan Pulliam joins host Belle Lin to discuss her findings, including how the Journal uncovered the story and how far back alleged environmental problems at Tesla’s plants go.

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Plus, Google proposes more changes to its search results in Europe. And Best Buy says President-elect Donald Trump’s new proposed tariffs will raise prices for customers. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook has done something that has eluded many other corporate leaders: He’s cracked the code on working with President-elect Donald Trump. What’s his playbook? And will others follow suit? WSJ reporter Chip Cutter joins host Julie Chang for a look at how some corporate executives could work with the new administration. Plus, artificial intelligence could help bring down the cost of college. We explain how.

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Plus, prospective Bitcoin investors are instead buying shares in a software company that owns tens of billions of the cryptocurrency’s tokens. And Chinese tech company Bilibili beat quarterly expectations thanks to a new videogame release. Danny Lewis hosts. 

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Ukraine’s drone suppliers are ramping up production of computer-guided drones to aid in its fight against Russia. WSJ Ukraine bureau chief James Marson joins host Belle Lin to talk about how these killer robots differ from other drones on the battlefield today. Plus, why the “smart” home of tomorrow has some people wishing for the “dumb” home of yesteryear.

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Marc Benioff is one of the most outspoken names in tech. The billionaire co-founder of customer relationship software company Salesforce has been pivoting the company’s focus to artificial intelligence agents to help its clients manage customer service and other needs. But he has some strong opinions about how others are promoting AI, from how Microsoft is marketing its Copilot feature to companies like Amazon buying up nuclear power contracts for their data centers. And yet he says he’s as excited about AI as he was the day that Apple’s Steve Jobs sent him one of the first iPhones. So what can AI actually do, and what’s a ‘fantasy’? Benioff speaks to WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in episode two of our interview series Bold Names.

Check out Episode 1: Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks' 

Further Reading

A Powerful AI Breakthrough Is About to Transform the World 

With ‘Founder Mode,’ Silicon Valley Makes Micromanaging Cool 

AI Agents Can Do More Than Answer Queries. That Raises a Few Questions. 

At Marc Benioff’s Salesforce, It’s One Big Family—Until Trouble Hits 

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Plus, Polymarket blocks users in France from placing new bets. And the U.K.’s competition watchdog recommends investigating Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems. Belle Lin hosts.

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The Wall Street Journal’s Personal Tech team rounded up their favorite stuff to wear, help them get fit and more. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen and personal tech news editor Shara Tibken join host Belle Lin to discuss their picks for the year. Plus, the gene-editing tool Crispr comes for tomatoes to make them sweeter.

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