Episodes

  • TNB Tech Minute: Meta Fined $100 Million in Ireland Over Password Storage

    TNB Tech Minute: Meta Fined $100 Million in Ireland Over Password Storage
    Sep 27 2024
    Plus, U.K.’s antitrust watchdog spares Amazon from probe into the e-commerce giant’s investment into AI startup Anthropic. And, Fidelity limits how much certain customers can deposit through its mobile app following online check-fraud scheme. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Hackers Linked to China Breach U.S. Internet Providers

    Hackers Linked to China Breach U.S. Internet Providers
    Sep 27 2024
    A hacking campaign linked to the Chinese government broke into U.S. internet-service providers in recent months, according to people familiar with the matter. It's the latest breach in a series of cyber attacks tied to Beijing. WSJ reporter Robert McMillan joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the purpose of the campaign labeled “Salt Typhoon” and why U.S. officials are so worried. Plus, why did Google pay about $2.7 billion in a deal that brings back an AI expert who quit in frustration? Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Justice Department Probes Super Micro Computer

    TNB Tech Minute: Justice Department Probes Super Micro Computer
    Sep 26 2024
    Plus, claims that Facebook doesn’t polarize Americans come under new doubts. And medical-robotics startup Mendaera secures $73 million in new funding. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • The Man Leading Amazon’s AI Reboot

    The Man Leading Amazon’s AI Reboot
    Sep 26 2024
    Rohit Prasad was one of the chief architects of Amazon’s Alexa. Now, he’s leading the company’s effort to catch up in the AI race. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how Amazon slipped behind rivals like OpenAI and Google and what Prasad’s team is doing to catch up. Plus, what can Elon Musk’s past interactions with regulators tell us about how he might approach leading a government efficiency commission if former President Donald Trump wins a second term? Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: China-Linked Hackers Breach U.S. Internet Providers

    TNB Tech Minute: China-Linked Hackers Breach U.S. Internet Providers
    Sep 25 2024
    Plus, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer resigns. And Google files a formal antitrust complaint in the EU against Microsoft over its cloud-computing business. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Why Meta’s Smart Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Catching On

    Why Meta’s Smart Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Catching On
    Sep 25 2024
    Meta is expected to unveil a new version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses at its annual developer conference today. The second generation of the glasses has been a surprise hit. WSJ reporter Meghan Bobrowsky tells Zoe Thomas what’s behind the demand for the glasses and what’s next for this market. Plus, cybersecurity professionals say they are struggling to find workers with the right artificial intelligence skills. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Star FTX Witness Gets Two Years in Prison

    TNB Tech Minute: Star FTX Witness Gets Two Years in Prison
    Sep 24 2024
    Plus, TikTok will shut down its music-streaming service. And Smartsheet will be taken private by private equity firms in an $8.4 billion deal. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • The Billionaire Whose Army Fuels the AI Boom

    The Billionaire Whose Army Fuels the AI Boom
    Sep 24 2024
    Scale AI’s army of gig workers is doing the grunt work that powers the modern artificial intelligence boom. Demand for the company's services has turned its young founder into a billionaire. WSJ reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the growth and challenges ahead for Scale AI. Plus, tech giants are scrambling to find ways to get clean power to fuel their AI ambitions. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins