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 Plus: the World Bank says developing economies have more to gain and less to lose from AI. And New Jersey sues Amazon for allegedly suppressing delivery wages. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Wells Fargo plans to roll out tokenized deposit service for corporate clients. And Anduril considers shipyard investment to build drone boats. Imani Moise hosts.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s on Tuesday will report its first quarterly earnings as a public company. In the wake of the company’s post-IPO stock drop and Tesla’s negative quarterly cashflow, what can investors expect? WSJ reporter Becky Peterson sets the scene. Plus, WSJ’s Sharon Terlep on the anti-tech automotive movement, and the extreme measures some are taking to avoid features like driving-assistance technology. Katie Deighton hosts.

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Plus: nuclear energy startup Valar Atomics closes a $1 billion fundraising round. And Alibaba’s new AI model impresses analysts. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb shares swing on reports of a potential tie up. And Nissan reports its first quarterly profit in two years. Imani Moise hosts.

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As more AI-generated images and sounds fill our screens, our sense of reality is being distorted. In a special three-part series of Tech News Briefing, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen sits down with researchers, content creators and an AI character to ask how AI is changing our perceptions. This is episode one of TNB’s “AI and the Blurring of Reality.”

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Plus: OpenAI surpasses one billion active users after cutting prices. And Sony Group raises guidance after profit jumps more than expected. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Anthropic says its AI models hacked three companies during tests. And shares of Universal Music Group plunge as streaming and subscription revenue slows. Julie Chang hosts.

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Meta’s stock dropped this week amid investor concern over the company’s ballooning spending on AI infrastructure projects. WSJ’s Asa Fitch breaks down why the tech giant’s case for this spending is weaker than some of its competitors. Plus, WSJ’s Natalie Kaufman explains how young adults are using AI to ease their social anxiety. Isabelle Bousquette, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, hosts.

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Plus: Amazon reports higher revenue in the second quarter from its cloud-computing business. And a data-center developer working with Anthropic plans to borrow $15 billion for a new Texas campus, with backing from Google. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: IBM says new research shows quantum computers can outperform conventional ones. And investors and analysts are awaiting Amazon’s latest earnings. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: Microsoft sees jump in profits, beating Wall Street expectations. And Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls for policies that accelerate AI development. And DoorDash is building its own drone delivery network. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Dutch chip-equipment supplier ASM International lifts sales outlook as AI fuels orders. And SpaceX shares are trading at a big discount from its IPO price. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Visa cuts headcount by about 7%. And Korean stocks tumble on doubts over AI. Imani Moise hosts.

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IBM has a plan to profit from the AI race that doesn’t involve pouring billions of dollars into data centers or new models. CEO Arvind Krishna sits down with WSJ columnist Christopher Mims after the company’s worst single-day stock loss in history to share his vision for Big Blue’s future. Plus, lifestyle collections from Palantir and OpenAI have sparked ridicule across the internet. WSJ features editor Jamie Waters joins to explain why the products are selling out anyway.

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Plus: Apple approaches $5 trillion market cap. And AstraZeneca says it’s on track to hit its revenue target for 2030. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: chip maker CXMT becomes the most valuable company listed in mainland China in its debut. And some U.S. companies plan to increase headcount despite AI fears. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Verizon Communications revenue falls in second quarter. Meanwhile, Charter Communications logs its fourth consecutive quarterly revenue decline. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: SAP shares rise after earnings beat. And CATL profit surges on booming battery demand. Imani Moise hosts.

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As a backlash against AI builds, CEOs of AI firms are beefing up security and telling employees to leave their company branded swag at home. WSJ’s Zusha Elinson unpacks the violent threats putting the industry on edge. Plus, Tesla became the most valuable car company in the world by acting less like an automaker and more like a tech company. WSJ Detroit Bureau Chief Patrick George digs into the company’s latest quarterly results, and why they made investors push the stock lower. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: the European Union fines Google for breaching its digital competition rules. And U.S. lawmakers introduce a bill to rein in powerful AI models. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: new Google research says AI is assisting workers, not replacing them. And shares in STMicroelectronics fall on new revenue forecast. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: IBM lowers full-year revenue growth outlook. And Tesla’s second-quarter revenue surges amid $5.8 billion spend in AI and robotics. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: OpenAI says two of its models hacked a company in a cybersecurity test gone wrong. And U.S. data-center operator TECfusions plans to go public. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: trade technology provider Altana acquires AI platform to tackle customs complexity. And Coinbase stock jumps after Clarity Act clears major hurdle. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Novo Nordisk files a deceptive advertising lawsuit against Eli Lilly. And the latest Chinese AI model launches rattle expectations for the biggest AI players in the US.

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Robotaxis are spreading across the country, but the rules for policing them are still evolving. WSJ’s Ellie Davis explains how local law enforcement is handling traffic violations when there's no one behind the wheel. Plus, new AI-native startups are reshaping how companies hire and grow. WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis explains what that could mean for the future of work. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Experian may benefit from the AI expansion due to proprietary data, Bank of America analysts say. And Chinese-owned EV maker Polestar won’t appeal U.S. ban. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: EU fines AliExpress nearly $630 million over product-safety concerns. And chip stocks rise ahead of a busy week for tech earnings. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Apple and Nvidia vie for the title of most valuable publicly traded U.S. company. And investors continue to punish Netflix after disappointing earnings. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: China’s Moonshot AI releases new open-source model it says rivals U.S. counterparts. And Databricks is raising $3 billion at a $188 billion valuation. Imani Moise hosts.

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AI is transforming the way employers vet job candidates. WSJ careers columnist Callum Borchers explains how your digital footprint can have professional consequences. Plus, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tells us what happened when she gave an AI agent access to her passwords. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Verizon to cut 3,000 jobs in retail retreat. And Eli Lily strikes a deal to buy psychedelic firm AtaiBeckley. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: U.K.’s media watchdog is investigating TikTok over child-safety measures. And TSMC pledges to invest an additional $100 billion in the U.S. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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Plus: Australia plans to require data centers to underwrite their electricity and water supplies. And a group of Meta employees is suing the social-media company, accusing it of using AI to conduct discriminatory layoffs. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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Plus: AT&T and Verizon are sidelining family plans for single-line bundles. And China’s DeepSeek is preparing to go public. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: Computer software prices post record year-over-year increase. And big banks weigh in on how AI will affect headcount. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: IBM shares fall after the company issues a profit warning. And Frontier Airlines is partnering with Starlink to offer in-flight Wi-Fi for the first time. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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Strong chip demand alone doesn’t explain Intel’s comeback story. WSJ reporter Robbie Whelan breaks down the Trump administration’s remarkably active role in the chipmaker’s turnaround. Plus, WSJ’s Natalie Kaufman explains why using the wrong USB-C charger can fry your phone. Imani Moise hosts. 

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