WSJ Tech News Briefing

AI Therapists Are Here. Are They Safe? Sep 19, 2026 00:19:40 The promise for AI mental-health tools is clear: bringing support to people who need it, when they need it. But these chatbots can come with risks. How do they respond when someone is in crisis, or thinking about harming themselves? Today, we’re bringing Tech News Briefing listeners Part 2 of our What’s News special series “The AI Therapist.” Host Alex Ossola digs into the guardrails that companie

TNB Tech Minute: California Gov. Issues Executive Order to Weigh AI Oversight Sep 18, 2026 00:02:05 Plus: Disney hires Character.AI CEO as entertainment company’s first chief technology officer. And AI startup Manus seeks to raise $500 million and weighs Hong Kong IPO. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Top OpenAI and Microsoft Staff Knew Scraping News Websites was an ‘Existential Threat’ Sep 18, 2026 00:01:48 Plus: Hackers used Anthropic’s Claude tools to hack OpenAI. And Coinbase is seeking approval to list perpetual futures. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How OpenAI Built a Billion-Dollar Ad Engine Sep 18, 2026 00:11:00 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once referred to combining ads and AI as “uniquely unsettling.” But now, the tech giant is rapidly building an advertising business. The Journal’s advertising editor Suzanne Vranica dives into OpenAI’s ad rush. Plus, AI voice-cloning tools have gotten so good that they can now replicate accents. WSJ contributor Heidi Mitchell explains why your accent might suddenly be a secur

TNB Tech Minute: The FAA to Use AI to Ease Air-Traffic Woes, Starting in D.C. Sep 17, 2026 00:02:13 Plus: Two senators ask FTC to probe Amazon and Walmart on how chatbots handle “Made in the USA” data. And Costco expands same-day delivery with Uber and DoorDash partnerships. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Shares New Safety Incidents and Rules for Reporting Them Sep 17, 2026 00:02:01 Plus: Mastercard and Alchemy are partnering on AI shopping tools. And Nokia partners with Microsoft to offer agentic support for telecommunications companies. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: EU Chief Plans to Curb Children’s Access to Social Media Sep 16, 2026 00:02:16 Plus: The House Ways and Means Committee advances bipartisan crypto bill. And ByteDance’s revenue grows but AI spending pressures profits. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Considers Pre-IPO Funding Round at Over $1.2 Trillion Valuation Sep 16, 2026 00:02:29 Novo Nordisk teams up with Anthropic to speed up drug discovery. And Mistral aims to grow AI consumer base through Mozilla partnership. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Bessent Responds to AI Safety Concerns Sep 15, 2026 00:02:22 Plus: Crypto exchange CoinEx, which was a hub for illicit Iran cash, shutters. And federal regulators probe if Tesla’s Cybercab conflicts with safety standards. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Fed System for Monitoring Banks Suffered Outage Last Month Sep 15, 2026 00:01:59 Plus: China implements new restrictions on leaving the country amid intensifying tech race. And OpenAI quietly bought a smartphone camera startup. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Tech Leaders Want to Slow Down AI Sep 15, 2026 00:12:52 AI industry engineers and leaders are warning their own tech could spell the end of humanity as we know it. WSJ Deputy Tech & Media Editor Sam Schechner dives into the AI doom debate and what steps companies could take to stop it. Plus, worried your EV might run out of juice before you find a plug? WSJ reporter Chistopher Otts tells us about a new solution automakers are betting on: extended r

TNB Tech Minute: Trump Says AI Regulation Would Benefit China Sep 14, 2026 00:01:47 Plus: New York City council members want to ban YouTube in schools. And a new coalition by Amazon, Netflix and YouTube will advocate for consumer choice in online content. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: AI Executives Call for a Slowdown Sep 14, 2026 00:02:06 Plus: Chip stocks tumble. And Airbnb sets up $250 million housing development fund. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is AI the Answer to America’s Mental-Health Crisis? Sep 12, 2026 00:19:15 The millions of Americans living with mental illness—as well as people dealing with life’s everyday stresses—often struggle to see a therapist when they need one. That’s a big reason why many people have started turning to AI tools such as ChatGPT for emotional support. But as a number of high-profile lawsuits show, that can sometimes lead to devastating outcomes. Companies creating AI for mental

TNB Tech Minute: Kalshi Looks to Expand Risky ‘Perp’ Trades Sep 11, 2026 00:01:47 Plus: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new laws to protect children online. And AI is boosting the U.K. economy. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Says Iran Used AI to Target U.S. Military Sep 11, 2026 00:01:59 Plus: The Pentagon is in talks to lend $5 billion to AI startup Fluidstack. And former OpenAI executive Fidji Simo joins Nscale’s board. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We Got Our Hands on Apple’s First Foldable Phone Sep 11, 2026 00:11:52 Apple is betting its new iPhone Duo can bring foldable phones into the mainstream. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen shares her first impressions of the nearly $2,000 device. Plus, WSJ reporter Micah Maidenberg explains how the sharp uptick in satellites and debris in low-Earth orbit is fueling concerns about potential collisions. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted b

TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Alleges Chinese AI Giants Tried Cloning American AI Models Sep 10, 2026 00:01:58 Plus: Boston Scientific restores key operations after cyberattack. And Mistral partners with Cloudera to grow its enterprise customer base. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Grants EU’s Cybersecurity Agency Access to Mythos 5 Model Sep 10, 2026 00:01:53 Plus: AI chip startup Positron valued at $5 billion in new funding round. And laser fusion tech could play a new role in modern warfare. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Apple Debuts First Foldable iPhone Sep 9, 2026 00:02:06 Plus: Anthropic researcher quits over AI fears. And the Department of Justice requests additional information on Fox’s acquisition of Roku. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Prosecutors to Deliver Opening Statements in Huawei Criminal Trial Sep 9, 2026 00:01:56 Plus: U.S. security agencies accuse Chinese firms of exploiting American AI models. And Google to spend more than $15 billion on AI infrastructure in Finland. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Meta Launches Personal AI Agent For Mainstream Consumers Sep 8, 2026 00:02:25 Plus: Four former Amazon warehouse employees allege pregnancy-related discrimination in class-action lawsuit. And the OECD says AI use is contributing to a global decline in student reading skills. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Google Cloud and Accenture Team Up to Embed AI Engineers On-Site With Clients Sep 8, 2026 00:02:14 Plus: French startup Mistral AI tops $24 billion valuation in latest funding round. And Boston Scientific issues profit warning after cyberattack. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to Build a Data Center Without Making Enemies Sep 8, 2026 00:12:25 Data centers can be built to add more water to a community than they draw, be powered in greener ways, avoid disturbing people with noise, and not increase local utility rates. But that’s not happening right now. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims discusses how data centers can be built with people in mind. Plus, new smartglasses from Snap are weeks away. Journal deputy media editor Jessica Toonk

TNB Tech Minute: Tech Suffers in Otherwise Strong Jobs Report Sep 4, 2026 00:02:00 Plus: Adobe stock falls after it names a new CEO. And computer makers are seeing gains from selling fewer PCs at higher prices. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Tesla’s Cybercab Probed by Auto-Safety Regulators Sep 4, 2026 00:02:03 Plus: EV truck startup Windrose loses most of its Chinese staff. And smart-ring maker Oura prepares for an IPO. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How a Deal With the CIA Changed the Future for Steve Jobs and Apple Sep 4, 2026 00:12:49 After his ouster from Apple, Steve Jobs may have never returned to reshape the company he co-founded if his new venture hadn’t struck a key deal with the CIA. Sharon Weinberger, former WSJ national security editor and author of “Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War,” breaks down the little known tale. Isabelle Bousquette, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Inst

TNB Tech Minute: Moonshot AI Confidentially Files Hong Kong IPO Sep 3, 2026 00:02:01 Plus: Lawmakers call to reverse cuts at CISA. Activist investor Elliott Investment Management acquires stake in Deutsche Telekom and opposes T-Mobile merger. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Strikes $13 Billion Deal to Buy Hugging Face Sep 3, 2026 00:01:52 Plus: A new survey finds a sizable share of company leaders don’t know the rate of return on their AI investments. And Ford is setting ambitious sales targets for its new electric truck. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: New York City Bans AI in Classrooms Though Middle School Sep 2, 2026 00:02:08 Plus: Uber’s $15 billion takeover bid of Delivery Hero gets board backing. And Uber cuts 3,300 jobs. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Restricts Astra Model Citing Cybersecurity Risks Sep 2, 2026 00:02:10 Plus: Apple's new CEO could earn up to $58 million dollars in 2027. And musicians sue AI music company Suno over alleged copycats. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: SoftBank’s SB Energy Files for IPO Sep 1, 2026 00:01:56 Plus: Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and other firms team up to launch a stablecoin. And Dyson unveils an AI-powered toothbrush. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Calls Apple’s Trade Theft Lawsuit ‘Baseless’ Sep 1, 2026 00:02:11 Plus: John Ternus officially takes over as Apple CEO. And Anthropic signs $35 billion cloud computing deal backed by Nvidia. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

School Phone Bans Are Spreading. But Are They Working? Sep 1, 2026 00:11:57 For the first time public opinion is moving in favor of all-day cell phone bans in schools. But do these bans actually make a difference in students’ lives? Family and Tech columnist Julie Jargon explains what the latest research says. Plus, Hawaii state officials are looking to the tech industry to help revive its economy as tourism stalls. Past attempts to turn the islands into the next Silicon

TNB Tech Minute: FTC Targets Amazon’s Advertising Sales Practices in New Lawsuit Aug 31, 2026 00:01:59 Plus: Nvidia invests $3.5 billion in Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek . And Strategy buys bitcoin for the first time since June. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox Face Tougher EU Regulation Aug 31, 2026 00:02:13 Plus: IPO documents show Softbank-backed data center venture issued perks to land OpenAI. And SLB acquires data-center cooling company Kelvion for $4.1 billion. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Andreessen Horowitz Launches AI Hardware Fund Aug 28, 2026 00:02:13 Plus: BYD’s overseas push drives quarterly profit growth. And Google will change how it ranks certain websites in most of Europe to appease antitrust regulators. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration in Anthropic Blacklisting Aug 28, 2026 00:01:59 Plus: South Korea will give its entire population free access to homegrown generative AI. And Nvidia is pausing some revenue sharing deals just weeks after announcing them. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Korea’s Stock Market Rollercoaster Aug 28, 2026 00:11:14 The success of SK Hynix and Samsung helped make South Korea’s stock market one of the world’s hottest in recent years—but also one of the most volatile. WSJ reporter Jack Pitcher tells us about the “Rollerkospi,” and what its wild ride could mean for the broader AI trade. Plus, buying a refurbished phone might save you a few hundred dollars, but it could also come with unexpected problems. Persona

TNB Tech Minute: Software and Chip Stocks Surge Aug 27, 2026 00:02:09 Plus: Best Buy raises outlook following better-than-expected second-quarter results. And Cisco gave its 90,000 employees their own AI agent. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: China’s DeepSeek Set to Reach $74 Billion Valuation Aug 27, 2026 00:02:02 Plus: SK Telecom is creating an AI data-center company backed by KKR. And Thinking Machines Lab co-founder Barret Zoph rejoins Google. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Reports Blowout Second Quarter, But Investors Remain Unmoved Aug 26, 2026 00:02:19 Plus: Google moves AI responsibility unit out of DeepMind. And the FBI disrupts a China-linked hacking network. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement Over Child-Safety Claims Aug 26, 2026 00:01:46 Plus: Bill Gates calls for more regulation of AI. And Chinese automaker XPeng plans to start mass-producing humanoid robots. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI’s Head of Data Centers Leaves Company Aug 25, 2026 00:02:07 Plus: Anthropic tells investors its potential revenue may surpass $30 trillion. And global shipments of flat panel displays will dip this year, per Counterpoint Research. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Rocket Maker Ursa Major Plans Debut Via Blank-Check Merger Aug 25, 2026 00:02:19 Plus: A flurry of tech companies will likely join this year’s IPO bonanza. And Hyundai Mobis’s robot parts business is poised for growth. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nvidia’s Strategy to Make Sure the AI Boom Doesn’t Go Bust Aug 25, 2026 00:11:40 Nvidia will report earnings this Wednesday amid growing challenges for the AI industry, including the financial vulnerability of some of its biggest customers. WSJ’s David Uberti breaks down what the chip giant is doing to shore up those potential weaknesses across the market. Plus, WSJ’s Callum Borchers explains how companies are using AI to monitor worker productivity – and shares tips for evadi

TNB Tech Minute: Taiwan Charges Nine With Helping Smuggle AI Servers to China Aug 24, 2026 00:02:15 Plus: Samsung will reclaim the top global smartphone spot from Apple this year, per Counterpoint Research. And Chinese-owned EV-maker Polestar says it was blindsided by U.S. ban. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: SoftBank Plans Unprecedented Retail Bond Issuance Aug 24, 2026 00:02:15 Plus: Alibaba to raise $10.2 billion for AI investment with share placement. And the Justice Department and TikTok reach $400 million settlement over children’s privacy suit. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Private Equity Firms Team Up With Anthropic on AI Venture Ode Aug 21, 2026 00:02:10 Plus: Crypto stocks gain as bitcoin heads for best week in over two years. And Swedish heating company Nibe Industrier sees sales growth from heat pumps and data centers. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia in Talks to Invest in Cloverleaf Infrastructure Aug 21, 2026 00:01:44 Plus: Samsung plans biggest-ever buyback. And Micron Technology is launching a research institution. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Big Tech Hopes to Win Over Data Center Skeptics Aug 21, 2026 00:11:42 Tech companies are deploying a variety of tactics—from holding listening sessions to offering guaranteed jobs to writing big checks—to win public support for the data centers they need to power AI. WSJ reporter Isabella Simonetti discusses what’s at stake in getting public opinion on their side. Plus, we take you inside the race to build America’s first nuclear reactor in a generation. Journal rep

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Stock Falls After Musk Says Rocket ‘Catch’ Is Months Away Aug 20, 2026 00:02:06 Plus: Super Micro Computer clears senior management in alleged smuggling scheme. And the global foldable smartphone market is rebounding. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Alibaba Earnings Slump Amid Heavy AI Investments Aug 20, 2026 00:02:08 Plus: California sees record venture capital funding this year. And OpenAI has paused new AI model training for two weeks. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Promises Not to Keep Business Customer Data Aug 19, 2026 00:02:15 Plus: FTC warns companies on using private consumer data to set prices. And a Chinese humanoid robot-maker soared 460% in its trading debut. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI’s Second-Quarter Revenue Disappoints Some Investors Aug 19, 2026 00:02:33 Plus: Amazon to expand drone delivery service to nearly 500 locales. And SK Hynix plans to buy back more than $28 billion shares. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Pennsylvania to Restrict Data-Center Construction Aug 18, 2026 00:02:32 Plus: A massive federal child safety trial against Meta begins opening arguments. And Apple plans to change its terms for app developers to appease EU’s antitrust officials. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Teens Aug 18, 2026 00:02:15 Plus: Baidu’s profit and revenue continue to fall as the Chinese internet titan pivots to AI. And younger workers are nabbing AI jobs. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How AI Is Cracking the Case on Medical Mysteries Aug 18, 2026 00:12:37 Patients, doctors and nurses are turning to AI for help identifying rare and undiagnosed diseases. WSJ reporter Alex Janin explains what makes AI good at playing medical detective, and how some people have used it effectively. Plus, the book publishing industry is in chaos, and AI is to blame. Journal reporter Anna Silman discusses the reckoning that authors, publishers and agents are facing over

TNB Tech Minute: Here Are SpaceX’s Big Tech Investors Aug 17, 2026 00:02:05 Plus: The maker of Rubik’s Cubes and Paw Patrol is buying AI company Hapiko, the maker of Stickerbox. And warehouses are bringing in more robots, per a new report. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Leases Ohio Data Center Aug 17, 2026 00:01:57 Plus: Uber partners with drone startup Zipline to make drone deliveries. And Alibaba sells its Lingxi Games videogame business. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To Spot AI Fakes, Think Like a Digital Forensics Expert Aug 15, 2026 00:18:21 Identifying AI-generated content is getting harder, even for the experts. Do the rest of us stand a chance? In the final installment of Tech News Briefing’s three-part series, "AI and the Blurring of Reality," WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen sits down with digital forensics and photo experts to find out why spotting deepfakes is so difficult and get practical advice for scrutinizing the

TNB Tech Minute: Businesses Are All In on Quantum Aug 14, 2026 00:02:24 Plus: JPMorgan Chase ended its banking relationship with Polymarket over regulatory concerns. And analysts say Lenovo seems confident in managing the headwinds for consumer electronics. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Trump Administration Announces New Drone Tariffs Aug 14, 2026 00:01:42 Plus: DeepSeek’s flagship models will soon cost users four times as much to run. And Reddit is set to join the S&P 500. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Behind the Scenes of Demis Hassabis’ AI Safety Body Push Aug 14, 2026 00:12:11 Alphabet chief scientist Demis Hassabis has been discussing the formation of an independent AI safety entity with AI lab peers and government officials. WSJ reporter Amrith Ramkumar takes us inside those conversations, and what the move means for Google. Plus, meet the datamaxxers who are feeding AI chatbots their every health move. WSJ reporter Natalie Kaufman discusses the trend. Belle Lin, a re

TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI’s Chief Revenue Officer Resigns Aug 13, 2026 00:01:58 Plus: surveillance-tech company Flock Safety announces safeguards to curb potential abuse by law enforcement. And China’s future economy may need far fewer workers. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Apple Discusses Deals to Pay Publishers to Improve Siri Aug 13, 2026 00:01:44 Plus: the AI boom boosted Cisco’s quarterly profits. And Lenovo is on track to hit its annual revenue goal ahead of schedule. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Bank of America’s $250 Billion AI and Energy Infrastructure Push Aug 12, 2026 00:02:01 Plus: Foxconn to ramp up global AI server production. And Tencent Holdings’ AI spending ends its earnings growth streak. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: New York City Launches Prediction Markets Investigation Aug 12, 2026 00:02:03 Plus: European vibe-coding startup Lovable notches $13 billion valuation. And rust-powered battery maker Form Energy raises $750 million to boost manufacturing. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Flight-Tracking Platform Sues Kalshi Over Flight Cancellation Bets Aug 11, 2026 00:01:46 Plus: Rocket Lab’s Neutron vehicle may not be ready to launch this year. And longtime OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap steps down. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia Releases New Open Source AI Model Aug 11, 2026 00:01:54 Plus: Anthropic is meeting with potential investors ahead of its planned IPO. And Intel is increasing its stock offering to raise $20 billion. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can’t Get Into a Restaurant? Blame the Reservation Apps. Aug 11, 2026 00:12:07 If you can’t score a restaurant reservation, you’re not alone. A flurry of dealmaking among reservation apps and credit cards, as well as a booming industry of middlemen, has made it impossible to snag a table. WSJ reporter Heather Haddon explains why. Plus, electric vehicle owners aren’t staying loyal to their battery-powered cars. WSJ’s Ellie Davis joins us to discuss why EV drivers are changing

TNB Tech Minute: Intel Will Offer $15 Billion of Common Stock Aug 10, 2026 00:02:17 Plus: fintech startup Revolut secures French banking license to expand European operations. And Apple may keep price hikes minimal for its coming iPhone 18 Pro despite production cost increases. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Mark Zuckerberg’s 6,500-Word AI Manifesto Aug 10, 2026 00:01:53 Plus: Boeing is selling its flying-taxi venture to Archer Aviation. And the Iran war has been a boon for Chinese EV companies. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI Is Fueling a New Kind of Political Propaganda Aug 8, 2026 00:16:14 Generative AI tools are rapidly evolving, filling social-media platforms with so-called AI slop—from Iranian-produced Lego videos to digitally manipulated campaign imagery in the U.S. In this second installment of Tech News Briefing’s three-part series, "AI and the Blurring of Reality," WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explores how this technology is turbocharging deepfakes and shaping po

TNB Tech Minute: Shopping Marketplace Whatnot Nearly Doubles Valuation in Less Than a Year Aug 7, 2026 00:01:52 Plus: Lyft’s bike-sharing business gains momentum. And the data center boom prevented hiring in July from slowing further. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Meta to Pay $942 Million in Social Media Harm Case Aug 7, 2026 00:01:56 Plus: SK Hynix plans to invest about $38 billion to expand chip production. And video game company Take Two reports loss despite higher revenue. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can AI Find Your Next Summer Romance? Aug 7, 2026 00:12:15 ICE is on a mission to track down people it considers a threat to its agents and operations. It’s turning to social media to find them, concerning free-speech advocates in the process. WSJ reporter Shane Shifflett joins to explain how the federal agency is weaponizing social media. Plus, would you outsource your dating life to AI? WSJ’s Molly Reinmann has been reporting on the varying success of t

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX and Tesla Plan Texas Chip Plant Aug 6, 2026 00:02:20 Plus: Redwire taps SpaceX’s Starfall ship for pharma mission. And Datadog warns of lower usage by major AI customer. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Meta Unveils Its Own Coding Agent Aug 6, 2026 00:02:26 Plus: Meta discloses one of its AI models went rogue. And SoftBank uses its OpenAI stake to fund a $10 billion loan. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNB Tech Minute: Google Shakes Up AI Leadership Amid Chief Scientist Departure Aug 5, 2026 00:02:14 Plus: Uber issues weak guidance amid robotaxi investments. And Shopify says AI-search is fueling e-commerce growth. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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