Tech News Briefing

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Perso...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...