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  1. A New Effort to Rescue Men From Rage Rabbit Holes2023/09/29
    Social media and other online spaces can lead some men down rage rabbit holes. But, one group is trying to use the same tactics that pull them into these spaces to help get them out. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what the group is doing to address young men’s anger online.

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  2. Meta Unveils New Quest 3, Smart Glasses & AI Chatbots2023/09/28
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  3. Amazon Faces Monopoly Suit, Google Turns 25 & OpenAI’s New Valuation2023/09/27
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  4. Meta Plans to Launch AI Chatbots With Personalities2023/09/26
    Meta is adding chatbots with distinct personalities, as a way to get young people to spend more time on Facebook and Instagram. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why adding this kind of artificial intelligence to its apps could be a risk.

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  5. How Apple Failed to Build a Key Part for New iPhones2023/09/25
    Apple wants to cut its ties with chip designer Qualcomm but despite years of work and billions of dollars, the company hasn’t been able to build a wireless chip in-house. WSJ reporter Aaron Tilley joins host Zoe Thomas to explain Apple’s spectacular failure in this effort.

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  6. TikTok Faces More Bans, This Time in Africa2023/09/22
    TikTok is facing bans in several African countries but the reasons are different from the concerns in the U.S. and Europe. WSJ reporter Alexandra Wexler joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what TikTok is facing and how it’s pushing back.

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  7. How Google’s DeepMind Is Using AI to Uncover the Causes of Diseases2023/09/21
    A model from Google’s artificial intelligence unit has identified millions of genetic mutations that could cause illness. WSJ science bureau chief Jo Craven McGinty joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the data could be used to treat diseases.

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  8. Amazon’s Next Big Hit Remains Elusive2023/09/20
    First came online shopping, then Prime, followed by AWS. But when it comes to Amazon’s next big hit, the tech giant continues to fumble. WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the company’s yearslong search for its “fourth pillar.”

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  9. Instacart IPO: Lessons and Losses for Investors2023/09/19
    Instacart is set to go public at a valuation less than one quarter of its peak a few years ago. WSJ reporter Berber Jin joins host Zoe Thomas to explain why this spells losses for venture capital investors and what lessons VCs and startups are taking away.

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  10. FDA Weighs How to Regulate Artificial Wombs2023/09/18
    Regulators this week will discuss how to conduct clinical trials of artificial wombs. This technology could save the lives of very premature babies, but raises ethical and practical questions for testing. WSJ reporter Liz Essley Whyte joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how some of these devices work and the concerns around them.

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  11. How Arm Became the Biggest IPO of the Year2023/09/15
    Arm has the year’s biggest IPO. Though it’s not a household name, its semiconductor designs live inside nearly all of the world's smartphones. WSJ semiconductors reporter Asa Fitch joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the company became so valuable.

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  12. Can AI Help Make Fashion More Inclusive?2023/09/14
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  13. Apple Event 2023: New Cord, Cost, and Camera Features2023/09/13
    Apple’s latest product updates offer a glimpse at some of the challenges the iPhone maker is facing. In this all Apple episode, members from WSJ’s personal tech team will unpack the new features. Plus, we’ll explore the mystery behind how case makers always seem to know what the newest phones will look like. Julie Chang hosts.

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  14. Google Prepares to Defend Search Dominance in Landmark Case2023/09/12
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  15. The Pentagon Plans to Build a Vast AI Fleet2023/09/11
    The Pentagon plans to build a vast network of artificial-intelligence powered technology , drones, and autonomous systems. WSJ national security correspondent Nancy Youssef joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how it could help the U.S. keep pace with adversaries like China. Plus, why schools are facing mounting piles of e-waste .

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  16. Elon Musk Is Running Twitter on His Impulses2023/09/08
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  17. The High Cost of High-Speed Internet in Rural America2023/09/07
    Officials are doling out billions to install high-speed internet in rural parts of the country. However, the high costs of laying down fiber optic cables have some questioning if there are better ways to spend the money. WSJ tech policy reporter Ryan Tracy joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss their arguments.

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  18. How Worried Should You Be About an AI Apocalypse?2023/09/06
    Leaders in artificial intelligence, including Sam Altman and Elon Musk, are debating what the biggest risks created by the technology are. Could it wipe out humanity or enforce dangerous biases? WSJ reporter Deepa Seetharaman joins host Zoe Thomas to explain the threats and the divisions within the AI sector.

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  19. The EV Boom: How China, the South and Investors Are Cashing In2023/09/05
    In this EV-focused episode, we look at how the electric-vehicle boom is playing out across industries and continents —sparking investment in the American South and China, and in startups mining for the minerals that power the industry. Zoe Thom as hosts.

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  20. Musk Makes Twitter X: The Deal, the Superfans & the 2024 Election2023/09/01
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WSJ Tech News Briefing
https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/tech-news-briefing
Tech News Briefing is your guide to what people in tech are talking about. Every weekday, we’ll bring you breaking tech news and scoops from the pros at the Wall Street Journal, insight into new innovations and policy debates, tips from our personal tech team, and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry. Hosted by Zoe Thomas