WSJ Tech News Briefing

Some of the biggest names in tech are back in court this week for the blockbuster trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. The Wall Street Journal’s Angel Au-Yeung joins us to explain Musk’s allegations against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, and to break down what could happen if Musk wins. Plus, we go inside the robotaxi rollout with the Journal’s Sean McLain . Peter Champelli host...

Plus: UPS and FedEx stocks slide following Amazon news. And shares of BlackBerry rise after software spotlight. 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 startup Cerebras Systems sets IPO price. And GameStop makes an unsolicited $56 billion offer to buy eBay. 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: Cboe Global Markets slashes 20% of staff. And Morgan Stanley analysts say Rivian’s Gen 3 delay could cost it near-term demand. 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: Elon Musk’s more than $158 million pay package. And Apple reports strong iPhone sales. 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.

The Department of Homeland Security is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on tools that give federal agents easy access to personal data and whereabouts of millions of people. WSJ investigative reporter Hannah Critchfield explains the latest on the technology, and how it’s being deployed. Plus, WSJ Supreme Court reporter James Romoser joins to break down the battle over whether geofence warr...

Plus: Sports streamer DAZN agrees to buy tech company ViewLift for $100 million. And the U.S. Senate has banned its members from trading on prediction markets. 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: Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon reported earnings with big boosts in AI revenue. 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: Chinese automaker Geely reports weaker bottom line while core profit grew. And Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital Ventures lead investment in AI marketing 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.

Plus: Elon Musk takes the stand against OpenAI. And the EU says Meta needs to do more to protect minors. Imani Moise hosts. B Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Spotify added first quarter subscribers, but its outlook underwhelmed investors. And the FDA wants to use AI to speed up drug trials. 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: Australians latest push to get tech companies to pay local media outlets. And BYD’s quarterly profit slides 55% as domestic competition ramps up. 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.

Quantum computing companies are rushing to market, pitching a not-yet-ready technology as the next AI boom. WSJ technology reporter Isabelle Bousquette takes us behind the hype. Plus, tech companies are cutting tens of thousands of jobs while pouring billions into AI. WSJ columnist Dan Gallagher breaks down why trading employees for computing power could have some risks. Sign up for the WSJ's free...

Plus: a federal regulator is suing New York state to block its attempts to crack down on prediction markets. And Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI is set to start today. 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: China bans Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus. And a court in Taiwan hands down prison sentences for stealing TSMC trade secrets. 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: Google plans to expand its investment in Anthropic. And Thrive Capital’s new strategy includes taking a stake in the San Francisco Giants. 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: Meta signs a multibillion dollar deal with Amazon to power AI goals. And China’s DeepSeek unveils its long-awaited new model. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

Some Tesla owners with outdated hardware are suing the EV maker for overpromising and underdelivering on its promise of self-driving vehicles. WSJ’s Becky Peterson gives us a rundown on how Tesla’s priorities are shifting gears, and what that means for customers. Plus, can software companies survive an AI apocalypse? Tech reporter Sebastian Herrera tells us why Salesforce's CEO is pushing back aga...

Plus: America’s first commercial nuclear-power projects in a decade break ground. And Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 7% of U.S. workforce. 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 $10 billion startup is facing a wave of class action lawsuits following a data breach. And Apple supplier STMicroelectronics reports surging sales on AI demand. 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 investigates report of "unauthorized access" to its Mythos AI model. And energy company GE Vernova lifts yearly outlook on surge from data center demand. 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: Florida officials launch criminal investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in mass shooting. And a Tesla supplier unveils new fast-charging electric vehicle batteries. 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: The U.K.’s communications services watchdog investigates Telegram over child safety. And the head of Dutch military intelligence says China’s cyberspying targets western defense industry. 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: OpenAI is working with consulting firms to sell its AI coding tool to businesses. And Amazon has struck a new $5 billion investment deal with Anthropic. 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.

A new AI tool found thousands of cybersecurity risks and developers are racing to patch them up. WSJ personal-tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explains why those software updates are more critical than ever. Plus, Big Tech’s AI ambitions are colliding with its climate pledges . WSJ sustainability reporter Yusuf Khan breaks down how Silicon Valley is offsetting rising emissions in the age of AI. Imani...