WSJ Tech News Briefing
Daily 15-minute briefing on the biggest tech stories — frequently anchored on AI, regulation, and the major model releases.
11 episodes curated
Episodes
TNB Tech Minute: CoreWeave and Anthropic Form New AI Cloud Partnership
Plus: Alibaba’s new AI video-generation tool is leading a global ranking. And White House officials have warned staff not to place bets on prediction markets amid the Iran war. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TNB Tech Minute: Meta to Spend $21 Billion on Expanded AI Cloud Deal With CoreWeave
Plus: Amazon’s CEO says the company will spend the next year focusing on AI investment. And a federal court denies Anthropic’s request to end the Defense Department’s supply-chain risk designation. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TNB Tech Minute: Meta Announces First Major AI Model in Over a Year
Plus: Anthropic launches Project Glasswing, an AI security effort with major tech and cybersecurity firms. And TikTok will build a second data center in Finland. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Previews New AI Model Designed to Combat AI Cyberthreats
Plus: Intel partners with SpaceX and Tesla on a new chip plant. And Elon Musk asks for OpenAI’s nonprofit arm to receive any damages from his lawsuit. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Plans to Invest $200 Million in a New AI Consulting Venture
Plus: a new Goldman Sachs report suggests AI-displaced workers could face steep economic pain. And Samsung projects a more than eightfold leap in first-quarter operating profit. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at OpenAI and Anthropic’s Finances
As OpenAI and Anthropic barrel toward potentially record-breaking initial public offerings by the end of the year, we got an inside look at the financials of both AI companies. WSJ reporter Berber Jin breaks down the numbers for us. Plus, WSJ’s Michael Tabb describes how drones are helping meteorologists fill critical gaps in weather forecasting data. Belle Lin hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Publishes New AI Policy Proposals
Plus: federal regulators close investigation into Tesla’s autonomous summon feature. And Neurocrine Biosciences agrees to acquire Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Taking Medical Leave Amid IPO Preparations
Plus: AI trainer Mercor is offering to pay people for previous work they may not own. And a group of former Grubhub executives are trying to bring the food delivery model to roadside repair. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Plans to Invest $10 Billion on Japan’s AI Infrastructure
Plus: Amazon will charge independent sellers a new fuel surcharge. And U.S. venture fundraising is strengthening as most investment goes to established megafunds. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Rushes to Contain Claude Code Leak
Plus: money manager Franklin Templeton plans to buy a crypto spinoff from venture firm CoinFund. And HSBC Global Research says China could have 500,000 robotaxis on the streets by 2030. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Completes Silicon Valley’s Largest-Ever Funding Round
Plus: Oracle lays off workers as it continues to invest heavily in AI. And Amazon signs deal to provide in-flight Wi-Fi on Delta Air Lines flights. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices