Emily Chang’s Tech Briefing

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. In 2025, AI's impact led to significant job losses across the workforce for the second consecutive year. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matthew Boesler.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Elon Musk has lost his case against Open AI in a landmark trial. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Madlin Mekelburg.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's John Tozzi. UnitedHealth has been tracking how often some of its employees use AI tools as the healthcare giant invests in the tech in order to transform its operations.

Reports are emerging that OpenAI is considering legal action against Apple allegedly because OpenAI execs aren't happy with Apple's efforts to integrate ChatGPT into its devices. This follows a 2024 deal between the two companies and comes amid the ongoing trial pitting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman against Elon Musk. For more, KCBS' Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Paige Smith. San Francisco-based Charles Schwab says it plans to use AI to roll out some benefits previously reserved for its wealthier clients.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. It's been tough for the beef industry lately amid short-term supply issues in the US beef market and rising consumer worries over the costs of groceries, utilities, and other necessities. But some federal action could be on the horizon. To take a closer look KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Ilena Peng.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. We're joined by Bloomberg's Aaron Weinman. Gamestop wants to buy Ebay using a huge amount of borrowed money, but some analysts are skeptical of the math. Financing for the deal, provided by TD Bank, is dependent upon the potential merged company receiving a strong credit rating, but the deal would create so much debt that it seems like a long shot.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. We're joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Kristina Peterson. Frozen food companies are reformulated their T.V. dinners to accommodate the weight conscious and people taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Uber continuing its aspirations to become an "everything" platform as it partners with Expedia to move into the hotel booking sector. For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS HOLLY QUAN spoke with Bloomberg's Cailley LaPara. Amazon is now offering other businesses access to its supply chain and distribution services in one comprehensive package. The debut of the new package known as Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS).. has already seen shares of rivals such as Fed Ex dip.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg reporter Stacey Vanek Smith. An A-I company could be making its first foray into smartphone development.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS' Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Jake Bleiberg. The National Security Agency is testing the capabilities of AI products from companies like Anthropic and Microsoft to find any cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Aerospace and Defense stock reporter Arvelisse Bonilla Ramos. As conflicts rage around the world members of the military industrial complex are reaping the benefit. But it isn't necessarily the established names who are getting the most of the war dividend. New methods of fighting have paved the way for new defense startups to have their moment in the sun.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor, Holly Quan spoke with Matt Day, Bloomberg News Reporter based in Seattle. Amazon is adding to its business model and is looking to sell office software powered by AI. They're calling the new set of tools Amazon Connect Decisions and Amazon Connect Talent.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Katrina Manson. Hundreds of Google's AI researchers have signed a letter addressed to CEO Sundar Pichai asking that the company's AI not be used for classified military missions. After employees protested Google's work with the military in 2018 the company declined to renew its contract with the military and introduced a set of AI principles but it has since walked some of those back and strengthened ties with the military.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Alisa Clancy spoke with Bloomberg's Victor Swezey. AI in the workplace has investors placing their bets on trade school thanks to a perception that blue-collar work can weather an automated tech infiltration.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Alisa Clancy spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford. Microsoft is offering a first of its kind voluntary buyout deal for around 7% of its workforce. If fully implemented, it would see almost 9-thousand employees voluntarily depart from the company.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper. Newly unsealed court documents reveal the details of an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon by the state of California. The state alleges that Amazon engaged in a price fixing scheme, pressuring major brands to raise prices on competitors' websites, claims which Amazon denies.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Reshmi Basu. TV shopping network QVC has hit some hard times as the company shared plans to file for imminent Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move comes as the company faces a mound of debt.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Rachel Metz. AI company Anthropic has introduced a new version of its Claude Model, Opus 4-point-7, which it says has improved software engineering. Meanwhile, Anthropic is keeping access to its even more powerful "Mythos" model, limited due to fears that its capabilities could overwhelm most cybersecurity programs.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Dana Wollman Senior Editor at Bloomberg. Google has released a Gemini app for Mac giving users AI access right from their desktop.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Leah Nylen Concert tickets cost a pretty penny these days in fact, so much that the U.S. largest concert promoter and ticketing service, Live Nation and Ticketmaster, has faced federal allegations of running a monopoly.

The new glasses are one part of the tech giant's push into A-I wearables that also includes new AirPods and a pendant featuring a camera. This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Eliyahu Kamisher. Nvidia's CEO is encouraging people to move in to California; this after a group of billionaires exited the state because of high taxes and threats of a new levy.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Paulina Cachero. Mortgage rates have fallen for the first time since the beginning of the War in Iran. This decline could bring some relief to the U.S. housing market just as the spring selling season gets underway.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Margi Murphy . Anthropic says its new AI model Mythos is so powerful its holding it back from a wide release because it might allow hackers to breach some of the world's most sensitive cyber defenses. Instead, the company says its forming an initiative known as "Project Glasswing" with a select group of large corporations allowing them access to Mythos, so they can use it to test their own systems for weak points.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Peter Blumberg. Open AI is asking the Attorneys General of California and Delaware to look into Elon Musk's efforts to block Open AI from becoming a for-profit company.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS' Holly Quan spoke with Todd Woody Skyrocketing gasoline prices, as a result of the war in Iran, aren't helping states like California that want to encourage the use of renewable energy. The concern is that climate action isn't affordable right now.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Emily Birnbaum. As the US government attempts to solidify its position on AI big tech and labor unions are trying to push federal policy in different directions. Labor Unions such as AFL-CIO generally want more guardrails and regulation whereas big tech favors a more Laissez-Faire approach. Both groups met with lawmakers last week.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung Open-AI may be a competitor for Apple's app-store. The A-I company is continuing to appeal to third-party apps like Spotify to launch mini apps inside Chat-GPT but it's not taking off the way the company planned.

A PlayStation 5 console will cost you more these days. Sony announcing today that it's raising the price of all editions of the system, effective next week.

Influencers are taking to the seas, and revamping cruise lines. During Covid, cruises developed a reputation for being super-spreaders. but now they're trying to bounce back using social media

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Rebecca Torrence Almost everyone is adopting AI these days and now cows are too. A startup out of New Zealand has created artificial intelligence-powered collars for cows to help farmers.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Nathan Risser. With gas prices averaging 5-67 a gallon here in California, state regulators say they're keeping an eye out to make sure gas stations aren't taking advantage of the situation to try and make an extra buck.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Mark Niquette. As the Iran war goes on, drivers are lining up to find the cheapest gas. With the national average reaching nearly $4 a gallon and the Bay Area seeing prices of over $7 a gallon, consumers are keeping their wallets shut and spending less outside of the gas station.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg Reporter Alicia Clanton. California may be the social media capital, but new legislation is seeking to restrict its access. A bill is looking at banning social media accounts for users under the age of 16, but the debate is ongoing

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Bloomberg reporter Chris Welch joins us to tell us more. Apple is offering some snazzy and helpful features on the next generation of AirPods Max. The headphones are set to come with live-translation, upgraded noise cancellation, and more.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Samantha Kelly. Peloton is hoping to work-out better in the fitness market. The exercise company, known for their stationary bikes and virtual classes, is vowing to make some adjustments to their business model.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Biz Carson. A group of Silicon Valley billionaires is banding together to create a fund to protect their political interests.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Natalie Lung. Grubub is set to start testing a new program to deliver food by drone.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day. A court has ruled that San Francisco based Perplexity AI must stop letting people use its browser to make Amazon purchases on their behalf.

What does Bay Area tech company Anthropic's classification as a "supply chain risk" mean for private companies? On our daily Tech and Business Report, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan speaks with Matt Schettenhelm, Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Litigation and Policy Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to learn more.