WSJ Tech News Briefing

Plus: Coinbase Global will allow users to request shares of upcoming initial public offerings. And CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration after their journalists were barred from the White House. Anthony Bansie hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The promise for AI mental-health tools is clear: bringing support to people who need it, when they need it. But these chatbots can come with risks. How do they respond when someone is in crisis, or thinking about harming themselves? Today, we're bringing Tech News Briefing listeners Part 2 of our What's News special series “The AI Therapist.” Host Alex Ossola digs into the guardrails that companies are installing in their AI tools—and the questions as to whether they're enough. The AI Therapist: A WSJ Podcast Series Further Reading: Chatbots Are Replacing Therapists With Little Scientific Evidence Behind Them Teens Seek Mental-Health Help From Chatbots. That's Dangerous, Says New Study. How AI Advice Is Undermining Eating-Disorder Therapy When There's No School Counselor, There's a Bot Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Disney hires Character.AI CEO as entertainment company's first chief technology officer. And AI startup Manus seeks to raise $500 million and weighs Hong Kong IPO. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Hackers used Anthropic's Claude tools to hack OpenAI. And Coinbase is seeking approval to list perpetual futures. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once referred to combining ads and AI as “uniquely unsettling.” But now, the tech giant is rapidly building an advertising business. The Journal's advertising editor Suzanne Vranica dives into OpenAI's ad rush. Plus, AI voice-cloning tools have gotten so good that they can now replicate accents. WSJ contributor Heidi Mitchell explains why your accent might suddenly be a security vulnerability. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Two senators ask FTC to probe Amazon and Walmart on how chatbots handle “Made in the USA” data. And Costco expands same-day delivery with Uber and DoorDash partnerships. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Mastercard and Alchemy are partnering on AI shopping tools. And Nokia partners with Microsoft to offer agentic support for telecommunications companies. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: The House Ways and Means Committee advances bipartisan crypto bill. And ByteDance's revenue grows but AI spending pressures profits. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Novo Nordisk teams up with Anthropic to speed up drug discovery. And Mistral aims to grow AI consumer base through Mozilla partnership. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Crypto exchange CoinEx, which was a hub for illicit Iran cash, shutters. And federal regulators probe if Tesla's Cybercab conflicts with safety standards. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: China implements new restrictions on leaving the country amid intensifying tech race. And OpenAI quietly bought a smartphone camera startup. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI industry engineers and leaders are warning their own tech could spell the end of humanity as we know it. WSJ Deputy Tech & Media Editor Sam Schechner dives into the AI doom debate and what steps companies could take to stop it. Plus, worried your EV might run out of juice before you find a plug? WSJ reporter Chistopher Otts tells us about a new solution automakers are betting on: extended range EVs. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: New York City council members want to ban YouTube in schools. And a new coalition by Amazon, Netflix and YouTube will advocate for consumer choice in online content. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Chip stocks tumble. And Airbnb sets up $250 million housing development fund. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The millions of Americans living with mental illness—as well as people dealing with life's everyday stresses—often struggle to see a therapist when they need one. That's a big reason why many people have started turning to AI tools such as ChatGPT for emotional support. But as a number of high-profile lawsuits show, that can sometimes lead to devastating outcomes. Companies creating AI for mental health say they can do better. Today, we're bringing Tech News Briefing listeners Part 1 of “The AI Therapist,” a special What's News series we think you'll enjoy. In this episode, host Alex Ossola and WSJ audio producer Pierre Bienaimé explore the growing field of these purpose-built tools, and how people are already using them. The AI Therapist: A WSJ Podcast Series Further Reading: Chatbots Are Replacing Therapists With Little Scientific Evidence Behind Them Teens Seek Mental-Health Help From Chatbots. That's Dangerous, Says New Study. How AI Advice Is Undermining Eating-Disorder Therapy When There's No School Counselor, There's a Bot Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new laws to protect children online. And AI is boosting the U.K. economy. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: The Pentagon is in talks to lend $5 billion to AI startup Fluidstack. And former OpenAI executive Fidji Simo joins Nscale's board. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apple is betting its new iPhone Duo can bring foldable phones into the mainstream. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen shares her first impressions of the nearly $2,000 device. Plus, WSJ reporter Micah Maidenberg explains how the sharp uptick in satellites and debris in low-Earth orbit is fueling concerns about potential collisions. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Boston Scientific restores key operations after cyberattack. And Mistral partners with Cloudera to grow its enterprise customer base. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: AI chip startup Positron valued at $5 billion in new funding round. And laser fusion tech could play a new role in modern warfare. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Anthropic researcher quits over AI fears. And the Department of Justice requests additional information on Fox's acquisition of Roku. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: U.S. security agencies accuse Chinese firms of exploiting American AI models. And Google to spend more than $15 billion on AI infrastructure in Finland. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Four former Amazon warehouse employees allege pregnancy-related discrimination in class-action lawsuit. And the OECD says AI use is contributing to a global decline in student reading skills. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: French startup Mistral AI tops $24 billion valuation in latest funding round. And Boston Scientific issues profit warning after cyberattack. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Data centers can be built to add more water to a community than they draw, be powered in greener ways, avoid disturbing people with noise, and not increase local utility rates. But that's not happening right now. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims discusses how data centers can be built with people in mind. Plus, new smartglasses from Snap are weeks away. Journal deputy media editor Jessica Toonkel explains why the social-media company is making such a big gamble on the tech. Belle Lin, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Adobe stock falls after it names a new CEO. And computer makers are seeing gains from selling fewer PCs at higher prices. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: EV truck startup Windrose loses most of its Chinese staff. And smart-ring maker Oura prepares for an IPO. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After his ouster from Apple, Steve Jobs may have never returned to reshape the company he co-founded if his new venture hadn't struck a key deal with the CIA. Sharon Weinberger, former WSJ national security editor and author of “Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War,” breaks down the little known tale. Isabelle Bousquette, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Lawmakers call to reverse cuts at CISA. Activist investor Elliott Investment Management acquires stake in Deutsche Telekom and opposes T-Mobile merger. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: A new survey finds a sizable share of company leaders don't know the rate of return on their AI investments. And Ford is setting ambitious sales targets for its new electric truck. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Uber's $15 billion takeover bid of Delivery Hero gets board backing. And Uber cuts 3,300 jobs. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Apple's new CEO could earn up to $58 million dollars in 2027. And musicians sue AI music company Suno over alleged copycats. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and other firms team up to launch a stablecoin. And Dyson unveils an AI-powered toothbrush. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: John Ternus officially takes over as Apple CEO. And Anthropic signs $35 billion cloud computing deal backed by Nvidia. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first time public opinion is moving in favor of all-day cell phone bans in schools. But do these bans actually make a difference in students' lives? Family and Tech columnist Julie Jargon explains what the latest research says. Plus, Hawaii state officials are looking to the tech industry to help revive its economy as tourism stalls. Past attempts to turn the islands into the next Silicon Valley have fallen flat. But the WSJ's Owen Tucker-Smith says this time the state has a new strategy. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Nvidia invests $3.5 billion in Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek . And Strategy buys bitcoin for the first time since June. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: IPO documents show Softbank-backed data center venture issued perks to land OpenAI. And SLB acquires data-center cooling company Kelvion for $4.1 billion. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: BYD's overseas push drives quarterly profit growth. And Google will change how it ranks certain websites in most of Europe to appease antitrust regulators. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: South Korea will give its entire population free access to homegrown generative AI. And Nvidia is pausing some revenue sharing deals just weeks after announcing them. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The success of SK Hynix and Samsung helped make South Korea's stock market one of the world's hottest in recent years—but also one of the most volatile. WSJ reporter Jack Pitcher tells us about the “Rollerkospi,” and what its wild ride could mean for the broader AI trade. Plus, buying a refurbished phone might save you a few hundred dollars, but it could also come with unexpected problems. Personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen breaks down what to look out for to avoid stress, scams, and spyware. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Best Buy raises outlook following better-than-expected second-quarter results. And Cisco gave its 90,000 employees their own AI agent. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: SK Telecom is creating an AI data-center company backed by KKR. And Thinking Machines Lab co-founder Barret Zoph rejoins Google. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.