Tesla’s robotaxi excited fans at a splashy event who are betting the company’s future is in robotics. But those watching online seemed underwhelmed, and investors were frustrated by the lack of details provided by CEO Elon Musk about the rollout of the company’s driverless cab. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins tells host Zoe Thomas about the investor response and Musk’s vision of Tesla’s future. Plus, how polite are you to AI chatbots? The answer could affect the responses you get.

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Plus, X drops Unilever from a lawsuit against advertisers. And Tesla stock falls after the event unveiling its robotaxi. Zoe Thomas hosts. 

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Grindr aims to build an AI “wingman” for its users. The dating app’s CEO spoke with WSJ CIO Journal reporter Belle Lin about the approach to building an artificial intelligence agent at The Wall Street Journal’s CIO Network Summit. Plus, over-the-counter hearing aids were meant to make the technology more accessible for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. So, what’s behind the high return rates? Zoe Thomas hosts.

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 Plus, China detains employees who work at a Foxconn factory central to Apple’s iPhone supply chain. And the SEC sues the crypto unit of a high-speed trading firm. Zoe Thomas hosts. 

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Tesla is expected to announce plans for a new robotaxi on Thursday. Networks of expensive self-driving cabs need lots of paying riders. Could a partnership with a ride-hailing company help? WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher talks to host Zoe Thomas about Tesla’s anticipated plans and what investors are making of them. Plus, striking dockworkers are back on the job, but contract negotiations still have to work out a thorny issue: automation.

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Plus, Amazon plans to add 20 cities to its same-day pharmacy delivery business. And Chinese tech company Baidu is seeking to roll out its robotaxis overseas. Zoe Thomas hosts.

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, many factory owners invested heavily in automation as the best way to meet customer demand. But now, factories are adding fewer new robots as production slows and more human workers take on manufacturing jobs. WSJ reporter Bob Tita and host Zoe Thomas discuss why some companies say adding new robots is no longer worth the investment. Plus, a look at some new tech that could one day make it easier to improve your dental hygiene.

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Plus, Crypto.com sues the SEC after the agency warns the exchange could face a lawsuit. And artificial intelligence pioneers, including one of the “godfathers of AI,” win the Nobel Prize in physics. Zoe Thomas hosts. 

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A California law aimed at cracking down on election deepfakes is on hold after being challenged in court. WSJ reporter Jacob Gershman joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the law's aim and why opponents say it’s infringing on free speech. Plus, a possible detente in the text message battle iPhones and Androids. We’ll tell you why Apple’s iOS 18 could help ease the tensions.

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Plus, a former Intel CEO lands a new role leading an AI software company. And IT group Atos makes a new proposal to sell assets to the French state. Zoe Thomas hosts. 

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