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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A teenager became a legend in online communities by allegedly hacking into big companies, even after multiple arrests. He's part of a new breed of fearless young cybercriminals worrying authorities. WSJ reporter Robert McMillan tells the story of Arion Kurtaj and the Com. Zoe Thomas hosts.

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Plus, Google threatens to stop linking to news in New Zealand if a bill aimed at making digital platforms pay media outlets is passed. And the EU moves ahead with plans to put a 45% tariff on EVs made in China. Zoe Thomas hosts. 

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Regulators are sending a message to startups that “fake it till you make it” isn't an excuse for fraud. WSJ Pro Venture Capital reporter Marc Vartabedian joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the Securities and Exchange Commission is trying to crack down on startups misleading or defrauding investors. Plus, large AI models are trained on vast amounts of data but may still lack deep, industry-specific knowledge that companies need.

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Plus, SoftBank CEO says AI will have human-level intelligence in a few years. And companies rarely saw more than a slight dip in their share price after disclosing a cyber incident. Zoe Thomas hosts. 

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A lawsuit brought by New Mexico claims Snap failed to disclose or effectively address risks of sextortion, in which predators solicit explicit photos and then use them to blackmail the sender. WSJ reporter Jeff Horwitz tells host Zoe Thomas about the lawsuit’s allegations. Plus, venture capital pioneer Vinod Khosla says AI will drive deflation, but the productivity gains will allow governments to create social safety nets.

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Plus, Tesla reports its first rise in quarterly deliveries this year. And Nvidia joins forces with IT consultant Accenture to encourage companies to use AI products. Zoe Thomas hosts. 

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