WSJ Tech News Briefing
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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
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
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
Twitter:
@WSJPodcasts
Language:
English
Contact:
1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 212-416-2000
Email:
podcast@wsj.com
Episodes
Tech Execs and Lawmakers Build Anti-China Alliance
3/20/2023
Silicon Valley leaders and Capitol Hill lawmakers are developing an unusual bicoastal alliance . The group is pushing against China's presence in the U.S. tech sector, and is meeting just days before TikTok's CEO is scheduled to testify before Congress. WSJ reporter Georgia Wells joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss who's leading the group and why they are concerned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:46
Could ChatGPT Help Land Your Next Job?
3/17/2023
More job seekers are turning to artificial-intelligence chatbot ChatGPT for help improving their resumes. But some bosses are trying to figure out how to assess candidates who use the tool. WSJ personal tech reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what this means for the hiring process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:14:00
For Chinese AI Chatbots, Politics Is Off-Limits
3/16/2023
As companies all over the world race to develop their own versions of generative artificial intelligence chatbots, developers in China have a particular hurdle to overcome, Beijing’s censorship rules. WSJ reporter Shen Lu joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Chinese developers are working to ensure their chatbots avoid subjects like politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:14:19
TikTok’s New Hyper-Realistic Effect Sparks Beauty Debate
3/15/2023
Two new effects on TikTok can give users sculpted cheekbones, plumped lips, or a younger look with the push of a button. But this hyper-realistic image-altering tech also spurs backlash. WSJ reporter Sara Ashley O'Brien joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how these filters work and why some experts say they could damage users' mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:56
Startups Look to Change After Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
3/14/2023
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has rattled the startup sector that was so reliant on it. Now venture investors are combing through the aftermath, working to change their banking practices. WSJ venture-capital reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, do you have questions about generative AI? Leave us a voicemail at (415) 439-6482 or send us a voice recording at tnb@wsj.com. We’ll answer them on an upcoming episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Duration:00:13:33
How Silicon Valley Bank Collapsed
3/13/2023
Silicon Valley Bank shut down suddenly on Friday. The lender’s customer base was made up of many startups and venture-capital firms, particularly in the tech sector. WSJ finance editor Charles Forelle joins host Julie Chang to explain the bank’s downfall. Plus, we want to answer your questions about generative AI. Leave us a voicemail at (415) 439-6482 or send us a voice recording at tnb@wsj.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:20
Energy Breakthrough Opens Up Possibility for Better Battery Power
3/10/2023
A team of researchers from the University of Rochester think they have found the holy grail of energy transmission. And in the next decade, it could change how we use our personal gadgets, medical devices and the energy grid. WSJ science reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss this new superconductor. Plus, if you have questions about generative artificial intelligence, email us a voice recording at tnb@wsj.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:14:08
Did Google’s Caution Give Microsoft a Lead in AI?
3/9/2023
Google has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence and even had its own AI chatbot years before ChatGPT went viral. But inside the company, frustration has simmered over Google's reluctance to release these products to the public. WSJ Google reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the reasons behind those choices and if they cost the company its lead in AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:32
Your Face Can Get You in the Door. Then What Happens to Your Data?
3/8/2023
Facial-recognition tech is being used more often. Supporters say it is a safe and convenient way to confirm identity. But skeptics say it possesses security risks. WSJ personal-tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why facial recognition tech may offer a creepy convenience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:14:50
As Twitter Slashes Staff, Silicon Valley Watches to See How It Works
3/7/2023
Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the company has made massive layoffs. Others in tech are watching to see how a significantly smaller staff is running the platform and if there are lessons they can take away. WSJ Twitter reporter Alexa Corse joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. And we want to hear your questions on artificial intelligence; email us a voice recording at tnb@wsj.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:41
Qualcomm CEO Says AI and VR Are Future of Business
3/6/2023
Chip makers, like Qualcomm, have been hit by the slowdown of smartphone sales. But the company's CEO says focusing on more sophisticated computing tasks, like supporting artificial intelligence, and virtual reality are the company’s future. Cristiano Amon spoke with WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern at MWC. And also, if you have any questions about artificial intelligence, send us an email or voice recording at tnb@wsj.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Duration:00:13:59
Tesla’s Ambitious Goals Come With a Big Price Tag
3/3/2023
Tesla wants to become the world’s biggest car maker by volume. But at its investor day this week it offered little details on plans for new car models. WSJ Tesla reporter Rebecca Elliott joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss what the electric-vehicle maker did say about its future and how investors and analysts are reacting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:47
Salesforce’s Family Mentality Hit by Pressure to Be More Profitable
3/2/2023
Software giant Salesforce grew massively during the pandemic and prioritized the well-being of its workers. But as economic conditions have changed, the company has made cuts to staff and perks. WSJ tech reporter Tom Dotan joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why some workers are questioning if the family spirit is being cut too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:46
Electric Vehicles Could Be Targeted by Hackers
3/1/2023
Cybersecurity experts are raising the alarm about possible hacks of electric vehicles. What kinds of attacks are they concerned about and why do EVs pose a bigger risk than gas-powered cars? Bart Ziegler, who wrote about this topic for the WSJ Journal Reports, joins host Zoe Thomas to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:14
Social Media Platforms Roll Out Subscriptions, But Will Users Pay?
2/28/2023
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are among the social media platforms hoping their users will sign up for subscriptions. But will people want to pay for something that has historically been free? WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the platforms are doing this and what they are offering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:21
Criminals Are Using iPhone Passcodes to Take Over Phones in Minutes
2/27/2023
A basic feature of iPhones helps criminals steal a victim's entire digital life, including photos and debit card information, in a matter of minutes. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the theft works, what victims have experienced and how iPhone users can keep themselves safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:55
Smartphones Emerge as Key Tool for War in Ukraine
2/24/2023
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is already the most intensely documented war in history, thanks to smartphones. The devices are also playing a role in military strategy. And the country’s tech sector is still coping despite the fallout from the war. Host Zoe Thomas checks back with one Ukraine tech founder and is later joined by WSJ's bureau chief at large Stephen Fidler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:20
Supreme Court Hears Cases That Could Reshape the Internet
2/23/2023
Two cases before the Supreme Court this week challenge a pillar of how the internet is run. At the heart of both is whether platforms like YouTube and Twitter should be held liable for content their algorithms share with users. WSJ legal affairs reporter Jan Wolfe joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the justices reacted to the arguments and what the outcome could mean for Big Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:14:32
Ransomware Payments Decline as New Cyber Defenses Take Effect
2/22/2023
Hackers are seeing a decline in the ransomware payments they can extract from companies, as businesses take more precautions and authorities roll out new tactics. But is this a sign the tables have really turned on cyber criminals or are they regrouping with new business models? WSJ reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:19
Tech Layoffs Put H1B Visa Workers on Deadline to Find New Jobs
2/21/2023
Layoffs sweeping the tech industry have not spared workers on temporary visas, known as H1Bs. They have just 60 days to find a new visa sponsored position before they are forced to leave the country. Host Zoe Thomas speaks with one worker facing this challenge and WSJ reporter Te-Ping Chen about the wider ramifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:14:26