WSJ Tech News Briefing

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Toon...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.