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DEK - Plus: Chinese EV-maker NIO reports first-ever net profit. And Uber expands feature that allows female users to request rides from women drivers. Julie Chang hosts.

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Consulting firms are striking a series of lucrative deals with AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic in an effort to help other companies make use of the cutting edge tech. WSJ’s Allison Pohle shares what’s behind the trend. Plus, WSJ media reporter Alexandra Bruell explains why AI could be a surprising savior for local news. Isabelle Bousquette hosts.

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Plus: Archer Aviation sues rival Joby Aviation, alleging ties to Chinese suppliers. And Nasdaq partners with Kraken for around the clock tokenized stock trading. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Trump’s sons back a new drone company. And AI infrastructure startup Nscale raises funds at a $14.6 billion valuation. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Iran’s attack on the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facility could be trouble for the global semiconductor industry. And DraftKings is working with ESPN to link March Madness brackets to sports betting accounts. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: a Toyota-affiliated auto parts supplier makes a takeover bid for a Japanese chipmaker. And the Securities and Exchange Commission drops its fraud case against crypto billionaire and Trump donor Justin Sun. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Apple has announced a new, lower-cost entry-level phone and laptop. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen shares an inside look at the latest colorful devices — and what they mean for Apple’s strategy going forward. Plus, companies offering prediction markets, where users can bet on anything from celebrity appearances to military strikes, are marketing to college students. Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Katherine Long explains the companies’ strategies to sign students up. Peter Champelli hosts. 

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Plus: Canada says OpenAI has agreed to take immediate steps regarding notifying police about potentially suspicious use of ChatGPT. And Netflix acquires Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking company. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: a top South Korean lawmaker warns that a prolonged Middle East conflict could disrupt the chip industry. And the owner of the New York Stock Exchange is investing in one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: nuclear regulators gave the greenlight for a Bill Gates-backed project to begin construction. And semiconductor tool supplier ASM International posted a better-than-expected finish to its latest quarter. Danny Lewis hosts.

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