Plus: Ubisoft names two co-CEOs to lead its new Tencent-backed subsidiary. And, Estée Lauder’s new CEO makes fresh push to reach shoppers online. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Nvidia’s CEO praises China’s technology after Trump allows the chip-maker to resume selling its chips to China. Alibaba-backed Chinese AI startup files for Hong Kong IPO. Ariana Aspuru hosts.

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Plus: Apple strikes a $500 million deal to buy rare-earth magnets from U.S. supplier MP Materials. And, Tesla’s top North American sales executive leaves the company amid slump. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Ericsson earnings beat forecasts. And, Oracle pledges $3 billion for AI, cloud infrastructure in Germany and the Netherlands. Ariana Aspuru hosts. 

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The rise of artificial intelligence could reshape the music business just as it has sparked headlines and fear around the corporate world. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. joins host Patrick Coffee to discuss how the new technology will likely swamp listeners with millions of AI-generated songs, but could also help composers overcome writers’ block and craft better hooks.

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Plus: Grayscale Investments has confidentially filed plans to go public. And, shares of semiconductor companies in Europe fell after President Trump said the U.S. would charge a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union effective Aug. 1. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Google will pay $2.4 billion in a deal to license the tech of a coding startup and hire some of its talent. SpaceX to invest $2 billion into Elon Musk’s xAI company. Ariana Aspuru hosts.

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Plus: Nintendo’s new Switch 2 videogame machine includes a rare-earth magnet primarily produced in China, highlighting the company’s vulnerability to potential Chinese supply-chain disruptions. And, Microsoft is set to continue capitalizing on the cloud and artificial intelligence opportunity ahead, according to analysts. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Autodesk looks to acquire rival software firm PTC, which analysts say should position the company better as artificial intelligence becomes more common in design. And, Bitcoin's bull run continues. Julie Chang hosts.

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Europe’s self-driving car industry has lagged behind the Chinese and American markets. German automaker Volkswagen may remedy that problem next year, when it will debut its robotaxi ride-pool service in the U.S. Plus: Big publishers may have a new way to take on the AI industry’s encroaching web scrapers. Patrick Coffee hosts.

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