Episodes

  • Bold Names: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and the AI ‘Fantasy Land’

    Bold Names: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and the AI ‘Fantasy Land’
    Nov 23 2024
    Marc Benioff is one of the most outspoken names in tech. The billionaire co-founder of customer relationship software company Salesforce has been pivoting the company’s focus to artificial intelligence agents to help its clients manage customer service and other needs. But he has some strong opinions about how others are promoting AI, from how Microsoft is marketing its Copilot feature to companies like Amazon buying up nuclear power contracts for their data centers. And yet he says he’s as excited about AI as he was the day that Apple’s Steve Jobs sent him one of the first iPhones. So what can AI actually do, and what’s a ‘fantasy’? Benioff speaks to WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in episode two of our interview series Bold Names. Check out Episode 1: Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks' Further Reading A Powerful AI Breakthrough Is About to Transform the World With ‘Founder Mode,’ Silicon Valley Makes Micromanaging Cool AI Agents Can Do More Than Answer Queries. That Raises a Few Questions. At Marc Benioff’s Salesforce, It’s One Big Family—Until Trouble Hits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Invests an Additional $4 Billion in Anthropic

    TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Invests an Additional $4 Billion in Anthropic
    Nov 22 2024
    Plus, Polymarket blocks users in France from placing new bets. And the U.K.’s competition watchdog recommends investigating Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • The 19 Best Tech Gifts of 2024, According to Our Team

    The 19 Best Tech Gifts of 2024, According to Our Team
    Nov 22 2024
    The Wall Street Journal’s Personal Tech team rounded up their favorite stuff to wear, help them get fit and more. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen and personal tech news editor Shara Tibken join host Belle Lin to discuss their picks for the year. Plus, the gene-editing tool Crispr comes for tomatoes to make them sweeter. 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
  • How Your Junk Is Finding New Life Powering the Electric Era

    How Your Junk Is Finding New Life Powering the Electric Era
    Nov 21 2024
    In remote Quebec, the mining giant Glencore is turning America’s electronic trash back into treasure. WSJ reporter Ryan Dezember joins host Belle Lin to talk about how recycled copper could help meet the demands of the energy transition and data boom. Plus, a look at a new Transportation Security Administration program that allows travelers to use their faces for identity verification at airport security checkpoints. 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: Nvidia’s Sales Soar as AI Keeps Booming

    TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia’s Sales Soar as AI Keeps Booming
    Nov 20 2024
    Plus, Elon Musk’s xAI startup is valued at $50 billion. And the U.S. military selects a little-known Utah supplier for its drone program. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • The AI-Powered Hollywood Studio

    The AI-Powered Hollywood Studio
    Nov 20 2024
    A new entertainment studio called Promise will incorporate generative artificial-intelligence tools into various stages of production for movies and shows. WSJ deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel joins host Belle Lin to talk about how the studio will make AI-powered entertainment and what it means for the industry. Plus, what to expect from chip giant Nvidia’s earnings today. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • TNB Tech Minute: Google’s $2 Billion Anthropic Investment Cleared by U.K.

    TNB Tech Minute: Google’s $2 Billion Anthropic Investment Cleared by U.K.
    Nov 19 2024
    Plus, it’s not just data centers—networking capabilities need upgrades for AI too. And how AI is playing a role in preparing for earnings day. Belle Lin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for the Top U.S. Cyber Agency

    What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for the Top U.S. Cyber Agency
    Nov 19 2024
    Some Republican lawmakers and policy agenda Project 2025 have criticized the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for overreach. WSJ reporter James Rundle joins host Belle Lin to talk about how President-elect Trump’s second term might shape the cyber agency, from more robust abilities for it to detect and respond to cyber threats, to drastic budget cuts.Plus, why some techies are taking their meetings and networking events to saunas. 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