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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. Hosted by Zoe Thomas
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Plus, defense company RTX agrees to pay $200 million to settle export control violations. And Elon Musk’s Starlink says Brazil has frozen its finances. Zoe Thomas hosts.
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As carmakers work to get fully self-driving cars on the road, they have to think about the ethical dilemmas that the vehicles might face. While supporters say the tech will make driving safer, autonomous cars may still have to choose between hitting an animal or swerving into traffic. Brett Berk joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how companies are grappling with these issues. And Gen Z-ers are supposed to be "digital natives.” So why can so few of them touch-type?
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Plus, SpaceX Falcon 9 launches paused after failed landing. And Huawei’s profit rises in the first half of the year as demand for its car business and smartphone sales grow. Zoe Thomas hosts.
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Planes are hard to fully electrify. Heavy batteries and range limitations pose severe problems. Hybrid versions that use electric batteries and traditional fuel could help make the sector greener while fully electric plans are being developed. Sean Captain joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, a recent study found that less than 5% of climate policies in 41 countries actually worked to reduce emissions. We’ll tell you what did work.
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Plus, Nvidia delivers strong quarterly growth and robust outlook. And CrowdStrike cuts its guidance in the wake of one of the worst cyber outages. Zoe Thomas hosts.
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A Journal analysis of Elon Musk’s exchanges on X over the last 5 ½ years shows his metamorphosis from a CEO who mainly focused on his businesses to a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump’s campaign. WSJ reporter Alexa Corse joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, investors will be looking to Nvidia’s earnings to get a sense of how the artificial intelligence market is performing.
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Plus, Some Fortune 500 companies cite artificial intelligence regulation as a risk. And Mark Zuckerberg says White House was “wrong” to pressure Facebook on Covid content. Zoe Thomas hosts.
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Tether, the company behind a popular cryptocurrency by the same name, is flush with cash. It’s using that windfall to buy control of companies involved in artificial intelligence and neural implants with the help of an investor whose deal introductions have had mixed results. WSJ reporter Ben Foldy joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, wearing high-tech ice packs is how more workers are staying cool.
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Plus, Canada is adding tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. And IBM shuts down its China R&D operations. Zoe Thomas hosts.
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Regulation around deepfakes is still in its infancy, but companies are putting out more of them anyway. WSJ enterprise tech reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Julie Chang to discuss how some businesses are exploring ways to do so safely. Plus, the EU-China trade rift continues to grow, but what do EVs and cheese have to do with this?
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Plus, Halliburton hit by a cyberattack. And, NetEase shares slump ending the week down 21%. Julie Chang hosts.
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1Russian trolls have sought engagement with Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr. and other influential accounts on X. Officials say there may be more of this in the leadup to the U.S. election in November. WSJ reporter Alexa Corse joins host Zoe Thomas to explain tactics of the bots and their potential impact. Plus, owners of Tesla’s Cybertruck say their new pickups are being delivered dirty.
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Plus, U.S. federal auto-safety regulators close their investigation into Cruise’s self-driving system. And another Tesla executive announces departure from the electric vehicle maker. Zoe Thomas hosts.
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Artificial intelligence can use a person’s speech patterns to forecast Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. For corporate leaders, tools like this could lead to questions about whether a verbal stumble is actually a sign of diminishing mental fitness. WSJ columnist Callum Borchers joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how AI can be used to suggest cognitive decline and also help ward off scrutiny. Plus, Tesla wants its latest driver-assistance technology on Chinese roads, but regulators have concerns.
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Plus, Ford is shrinking its electric vehicle rollout plans. And tech giants Alibaba and Tencent lead the charge in investing in Chinese AI startups. Zoe Thomas hosts.
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Boeing’s long-awaited Starliner spacecraft brought two U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station in early June. But problems emerged after it launched and the company and NASA are working on a plan to bring the astronauts home. WSJ reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what this means for Boeing and NASA and why, for the astronauts, extending their stay might not be so bad. Plus, Apple opens up tap-to-pay technology but will competitors be able to take advantage?
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Plus, Chinese robotaxi companies could soon become the global leaders in the autonomous driving market. And Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter is now the worst buyout for banks since the 2008-09 financial crisis. Zoe Thomas hosts.
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Open AI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman launched a project last year called Worldcoin, which uses iris-scanning technology and pays users in cryptocurrency. But governments around the globe are raising questions about how users' data is handled and how its algorithm is trained. WSJ reporter Angus Berwick joins host Zoe Thomas to explain.
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Plus, General Motors is cutting more than 1,000 software and services jobs globally. And, Electra Battery Materials gets $20 million in government funding to expand U.S. production materials needed for battery making. Zoe Thomas hosts.
Correction: Electra is considering building a second cobalt sulfate facility in Quebec and a North American nickel sulfate plant. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said that Electra is considering building more facilities in the U.S. and Canada. (Corrected on Aug. 20)
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Venture capital is pouring money into defense-tech startups. Palmer Luckey’s Anduril Industries is one newcomer hoping to usurp traditional defense companies like Lockheed Martin. WSJ national security editor Sharon Weinberger joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, is it a good idea to lie about your personal information when you sign up for an online account?
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Please take all the other losers from twitter to your platform. Jack White, Trent Renzor and other waste of time left wing celebrities. Think the world cares? Really think the whole world cares today?
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for what ever reason the audio is unsynchronized between the two speakers
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First the guy mispronounces Data's name, giving him a soft "A" like in "thatta" (ex: Come on, man. Say it right. Thatta boy!) instead of a hard "A" like in "beta" (ex: Did you even run this by a single beta listener before posting?). Then the gal says Star "Track" and basically what I'm saying is that OBVIOUSLY neither of you are Trekkies / Trekkers so why are either of you reporting on this topic???
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Listeners of this podcast may find this relevant: Facebook's upcoming "cryptocurrency" should NOT be trusted. It goes against every fundamental value and function of cryptocurrency, and is In fact NOT a crypto at all! Instead of an open source product that anyone can audit and help to contribute to and help run the network, its closed source, is a CLOSED network, only made up of big banks, Visa, and shady corporations, and is a huge tracking network with your real identity tied to it being 100% mandatory, then all your transactions are sent to all of Facebook's partners, and of course the government will have full access to everything. Are you really going to trust a shady, lying spy company with your money?
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