WSJ Tech News Briefing

 Plus: the World Bank says developing economies have more to gain and less to lose from AI. And New Jersey sues Amazon for allegedly suppressing delivery wages. 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: Wells Fargo plans to roll out tokenized deposit service for corporate clients. And Anduril considers shipyard investment to build drone boats. 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.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Tuesday will report its first quarterly earnings as a public company. In the wake of the company’s post-IPO stock drop and Tesla’s negative quarterly cashflow, what can investors expect? WSJ reporter Becky Peterson sets the scene. Plus, WSJ’s Sharon Terlep on the anti-tech automotive movement, and the extreme measures some are taking to avoid features like driving-assistance...

Plus: nuclear energy startup Valar Atomics closes a $1 billion fundraising round. And Alibaba’s new AI model impresses analysts. 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: AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb shares swing on reports of a potential tie up. And Nissan reports its first quarterly profit in two years. 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.

As more AI-generated images and sounds fill our screens, our sense of reality is being distorted. In a special three-part series of Tech News Briefing, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen sits down with researchers, content creators and an AI character to ask how AI is changing our perceptions. This is episode one of TNB’s “AI and the Blurring of Reality.” Sign up for the WSJ's free Technolo...

Plus: OpenAI surpasses one billion active users after cutting prices. And Sony Group raises guidance after profit jumps more than expected. 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: Anthropic says its AI models hacked three companies during tests. And shares of Universal Music Group plunge as streaming and subscription revenue slows. 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.

Meta’s stock dropped this week amid investor concern over the company’s ballooning spending on AI infrastructure projects. WSJ’s Asa Fitch breaks down why the tech giant’s case for this spending is weaker than some of its competitors. Plus, WSJ’s Natalie Kaufman explains how young adults are using AI to ease their social anxiety. Isabelle Bousquette, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadersh...

Plus: Amazon reports higher revenue in the second quarter from its cloud-computing business. And a data-center developer working with Anthropic plans to borrow $15 billion for a new Texas campus, with backing from Google. 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: IBM says new research shows quantum computers can outperform conventional ones. And investors and analysts are awaiting Amazon’s latest earnings. 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: Microsoft sees jump in profits, beating Wall Street expectations. And Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism. 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 CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls for policies that accelerate AI development. And DoorDash is building its own drone delivery network. 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: Dutch chip-equipment supplier ASM International lifts sales outlook as AI fuels orders. And SpaceX shares are trading at a big discount from its IPO price. 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: Visa cuts headcount by about 7%. And Korean stocks tumble on doubts over AI. 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.

IBM has a plan to profit from the AI race that doesn’t involve pouring billions of dollars into data centers or new models. CEO Arvind Krishna sits down with WSJ columnist Christopher Mims after the company’s worst single-day stock loss in history to share his vision for Big Blue’s future . Plus, lifestyle collections from Palantir and OpenAI have sparked ridicule across the internet. WSJ features...

Plus: Apple approaches $5 trillion market cap. And AstraZeneca says it’s on track to hit its revenue target for 2030. 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: chip maker CXMT becomes the most valuable company listed in mainland China in its debut. And some U.S. companies plan to increase headcount despite AI fears. 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: Verizon Communications revenue falls in second quarter. Meanwhile, Charter Communications logs its fourth consecutive quarterly revenue decline. 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: SAP shares rise after earnings beat. And CATL profit surges on booming battery 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.

As a backlash against AI builds, CEOs of AI firms are beefing up security and telling employees to leave their company branded swag at home. WSJ’s Zusha Elinson unpacks the violent threats putting the industry on edge. Plus, Tesla became the most valuable car company in the world by acting less like an automaker and more like a tech company. WSJ Detroit Bureau Chief Patrick George digs into the co...

Plus: the European Union fines Google for breaching its digital competition rules. And U.S. lawmakers introduce a bill to rein in powerful AI models. 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: new Google research says AI is assisting workers, not replacing them. And shares in STMicroelectronics fall on new revenue forecast. 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: IBM lowers full-year revenue growth outlook. And Tesla’s second-quarter revenue surges amid $5.8 billion spend in AI and robotics. 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 says two of its models hacked a company in a cybersecurity test gone wrong. And U.S. data-center operator TECfusions plans to go public. 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.