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Hear about the top tech stories of the day.Includes news and features, plus a rundown on tech stocks on the move.... more
FAQs about Tech News Briefing:How many episodes does Tech News Briefing have?The podcast currently has 910 episodes available.
October 07, 2024The Teenage Hacker Representing a New Kind of CybercriminalA 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.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more14minPlay
October 04, 2024TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Adds Office Space, This Time in New YorkPlus, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more3minPlay
October 04, 2024Startup ‘Fake It’ Culture Isn’t an Excuse for Fraud, Says SECRegulators 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.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more13minPlay
October 03, 2024TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Invests $4.8 Billion in AI, Cloud in ItalyPlus, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more3minPlay
October 03, 2024Snap Knew of Sextortion Risks, State Lawsuit AllegesA 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.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more12minPlay
October 02, 2024TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Raises $6.6 Billion in New Funding RoundPlus, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more3minPlay
October 02, 2024Cybersecurity Weakness at U.S. Water Facilities Raises ConcernsThe Biden administration is working on a new attempt to enforce security standards for water systems following multiple cyber attacks on water facilities nationwide. WSJ Pro Cybersecurity reporter James Rundle joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss a recent incident and the state of water infrastructure cyber defenses. Plus, Epic Games filed an antitrust case against Google and Samsung; we’ll tell you about the allegations.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more12minPlay
October 01, 2024TNB Tech Minute: Snap Put Growth Over Safety, Lawsuit ClaimsPlus, Apple stock falls following analyst report on iPhone productions. And Sonos unveils a plan to win back customer trust after disastrous app release. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more3minPlay
October 01, 2024OpenAI’s Path to Become a For-Profit Company Is ComplicatedOpenAI plans to convert from a non-profit to a for-profit organization, a complex move that is rarely done. WSJ reporter Theo Francis joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the hurdles that OpenAI will face and the possible reasons for the change. Plus, a controversial bill to regulate artificial intelligence has been vetoed in California. We’ll explain what that could mean for setting national AI safety standards.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more13minPlay
September 30, 2024TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Faces Closer Antitrust Scrutiny in GermanyPlus, Fortnite maker Epic Games says it’s suing Google and Samsung over alleged app-store scheme. And DirectTV agrees to merge with rival Dish. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more3minPlay
FAQs about Tech News Briefing:How many episodes does Tech News Briefing have?The podcast currently has 910 episodes available.