WSJ Tech News Briefing

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Tech News Briefing is your guide to what people in tech are talking about. Every weekday, we’ll bring you breaking tech news and scoops from the pros at the Wall Street Journal, insight into new innovations and policy debates, tips from our personal tech team, and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry.

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July 21 · 2 min
TNB Tech Minute: GM Navigates Smaller EV Market
Plus: trade technology provider Altana acquires AI platform to tackle customs complexity. And Coinbase stock jumps after Clarity Act clears major hurdle. 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.
July 21 · 2 min
TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Expands Partnership With Mistral AI
Plus: Novo Nordisk files a deceptive advertising lawsuit against Eli Lilly. And the latest Chinese AI model launches rattle expectations for the biggest AI players in the US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 21 · 11 min
What Happens When Driverless Vehicles Break the Law?
Robotaxis are spreading across the country, but the rules for policing them are still evolving. WSJ’s Ellie Davis explains how local law enforcement is handling traffic violations when there's no one behind the wheel. Plus, new AI-native startups are reshaping how companies hire and grow. WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis explains what that could mean for the future of work. Imani Moise hosts. Have you seen an AI-generated post you thought was real? We want to hear from you! Record a voice memo and sen
July 20 · 2 min
TNB Tech Minute: BlackRock Leads Financing for Meta Data Center in Texas
Plus: Experian may benefit from the AI expansion due to proprietary data, Bank of America analysts say. And Chinese-owned EV maker Polestar won’t appeal U.S. ban. Julie Chang hosts.
July 20 · 2 min
TNB Tech Minute: Alibaba Claims New AI Model Is Second Only to Anthropic’s Fable 5
Plus: EU fines AliExpress nearly $630 million over product-safety concerns. And chip stocks rise ahead of a busy week for tech earnings. Imani Moise hosts.
July 17 · 2 min
TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX’s Valuation Now $1 Trillion Lower Than Its Peak
Plus: Apple and Nvidia vie for the title of most valuable publicly traded U.S. company. And investors continue to punish Netflix after disappointing earnings. Julie Chang hosts.
July 17 · 1 min
TNB Tech Minute: Top Amazon Executive to Join Meta in Cloud Push
Plus: China’s Moonshot AI releases new open-source model it says rivals U.S. counterparts. And Databricks is raising $3 billion at a $188 billion valuation. Imani Moise hosts.
July 17 · 12 min
What Is AI Telling Prospective Employers About You?
AI is transforming the way employers vet job candidates. WSJ careers columnist Callum Borchers explains how your digital footprint can have professional consequences. Plus, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tells us what happened when she gave an AI agent access to her passwords. Imani Moise hosts. Have you seen an AI-generated post you thought was real? We want to hear from you! Record a voice memo and send it to tnb@wsj.com or leave us a voicemail at (212) 416-2236. Sign up for the WSJ
July 16 · 2 min
TNB Tech Minute: Trump Media Plans to Sell Real Time Access to President’s Social Posts
Plus: Verizon to cut 3,000 jobs in retail retreat. And Eli Lily strikes a deal to buy psychedelic firm AtaiBeckley. Imani Moise hosts.
July 16 · 2 min
TNB Tech Minute: Japan to Buy 27,500 Nvidia Chips in AI Push
Plus: U.K.’s media watchdog is investigating TikTok over child-safety measures. And TSMC pledges to invest an additional $100 billion in the U.S. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
July 15 · 2 min
TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Shares Dip Below IPO Price for the First Time
Plus: Australia plans to require data centers to underwrite their electricity and water supplies. And a group of Meta employees is suing the social-media company, accusing it of using AI to conduct discriminatory layoffs. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
July 15 · 1 min
TNB Tech Minute: PayPal Stock Heads for Record Day Amid Takeover Bid
Plus: AT&T and Verizon are sidelining family plans for single-line bundles. And China’s DeepSeek is preparing to go public. Danny Lewis hosts.
July 14 · 1 min
TNB Tech Minute: Uber and Delivery Hero in Discussions Over Potential Takeover
Plus: Computer software prices post record year-over-year increase. And big banks weigh in on how AI will affect headcount. Imani Moise hosts.
July 14 · 1 min
TNB Tech Minute: New York State to Enact Yearlong Big Data Center Ban
Plus: IBM shares fall after the company issues a profit warning. And Frontier Airlines is partnering with Starlink to offer in-flight Wi-Fi for the first time. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
July 14 · 10 min
The Trump Administration Is All In on Intel
Strong chip demand alone doesn’t explain Intel’s comeback story. WSJ reporter Robbie Whelan breaks down the Trump administration’s remarkably active role in the chipmaker’s turnaround. Plus, WSJ’s Natalie Kaufman explains why using the wrong USB-C charger can fry your phone. Imani Moise hosts. Have you seen an AI-generated post you thought was real? We want to hear from you! Record a voice memo and send it to tnb@wsj.com or leave us a voicemail at (212) 416-2236. Sign up for the WSJ's free Tech
July 13 · 1 min
TNB Tech Minute: U.S. States Sue to Block Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Plus: European nations sanction Russian hackers for 15 years of cyberattacks. And SpaceX is clear to launch the newest version of its Starship rocket later this week. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
July 13 · 2 min
TNB Tech Minute: SK Hynix Shares Plunge by Record 15% in South Korea
Plus: Meta nearly doubles its planned investment in Louisiana data center project. And Intel will ramp up spending on expanded manufacturing in Ireland. Imani Moise hosts.
July 10 · 3 min
TNB Tech Minute: SK Hynix Debuts on Wall Street
Plus: Circle gets federal approval to launch a crypto-focused bank. And China successfully launched a reusable rocket. Julie Chang hosts.
July 10 · 2 min
TNB Tech Minute: Top OpenAI’s Executive Plans to Step Down
Plus: a European Union regulator says Meta isn’t doing enough to protect users from the addictive designs of Instagram and Facebook. And a coalition of record-labels and artist groups is pushing streamers to label songs made using AI. Danny Lewis hosts.
July 10 · 12 min
State Farm’s AI Reckoning
State Farm is overhauling the way it sells insurance as it embraces artificial intelligence. WSJ insurance reporter Jean Eaglesham explains why the changes have sparked backlash from agents and customers. Plus, WSJ columnist Christopher Mims explains why tech companies' water usage disclosures don't always tell the full story. Imani Moise hosts. Have you seen an AI-generated post you thought was real? We want to hear from you! Record a voice memo and send it to tnb@wsj.com or leave us a voicemai

WSJ Tech News Briefing

TNB Tech Minute: GM Navigates Smaller EV Market

TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Expands Partnership With Mistral AI

What Happens When Driverless Vehicles Break the Law?

TNB Tech Minute: BlackRock Leads Financing for Meta Data Center in Texas

TNB Tech Minute: Alibaba Claims New AI Model Is Second Only to Anthropic’s Fable 5

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX’s Valuation Now $1 Trillion Lower Than Its Peak

TNB Tech Minute: Top Amazon Executive to Join Meta in Cloud Push

What Is AI Telling Prospective Employers About You?

TNB Tech Minute: Trump Media Plans to Sell Real Time Access to President’s Social Posts

TNB Tech Minute: Japan to Buy 27,500 Nvidia Chips in AI Push

TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Shares Dip Below IPO Price for the First Time

TNB Tech Minute: PayPal Stock Heads for Record Day Amid Takeover Bid

TNB Tech Minute: Uber and Delivery Hero in Discussions Over Potential Takeover

TNB Tech Minute: New York State to Enact Yearlong Big Data Center Ban

The Trump Administration Is All In on Intel

TNB Tech Minute: U.S. States Sue to Block Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

TNB Tech Minute: SK Hynix Shares Plunge by Record 15% in South Korea

TNB Tech Minute: SK Hynix Debuts on Wall Street

TNB Tech Minute: Top OpenAI’s Executive Plans to Step Down

State Farm’s AI Reckoning