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Plus: Google’s security chief heads to the investment sector. And Comcast continues to lose broadband and cable-TV customers. Katie Deighton hosts.

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Elon Musk says he’s going to spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla. WSJ columnist and Musk-watcher Tim Higgins unpacks what that plan might look like in reality. Also, the WSJ’s Isabelle Bousquette takes us inside Johnson & Johnson, where employees have proven to be a little too enthusiastic in the artificial intelligence sandbox. Katie Deighton hosts.

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Plus: Intel plans to cut management roles as its losses widen. And Huawei lobbyists are locked out of the European Commission. Katie Deighton hosts.

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Scientists have made a huge leap in a highly technical practice known as coherent quantum communications. The WSJ’s Aylin Woodward breaks down what that is and the effects it could have on everyday life. Plus, our Brussels-based reporter Kim Mackrael takes us through the trade implications of the European Union’s fines on Apple and Meta Platforms. Katie Deighton hosts.

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Plus: Nvidia gets into the AI agents game. And SAP sees its stock climb as it dodges tariff hits—for now. Katie Deighton hosts.

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Airbus’s bold bet on building a hydrogen-powered aircraft is unravelling, leading the plane maker to cut the project’s budget and reallocate staff. The WSJ’s Benjamin Katz explains what threw the mission off course. Plus, workplace reporter Ray A. Smith explores the brave new world of adjustable, circadian-tuned office lighting. Katie Deighton hosts.

We want to hear from you! Our recent series “Chatbot Confidential” looked into privacy risks when using generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude. Do you have a question about using these chatbots and your privacy? Record a voice memo and send it to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (212) 416-2236.

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Plus: Meta could see a $7 billion pullback from Chinese advertisers over tariffs, research firm says. And Verizon says it won’t cover any handset price increases due to tariffs. Katie Deighton hosts.

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President Trump wants more products to be made in the U.S., pushing some companies toward robotics in a bid to avoid high labor costs. But WSJ reporter Jon Emont says Nike’s experience proves it isn’t always that simple. And, as more personal information appears online, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen talks through the steps you can take to delete your data from the internet. Katie Deighton hosts.

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Plus: The Justice Department asks a federal judge to force Google to sell its Chrome web browser. And crypto firms swoop in on the banking world with applications for charters. Katie Deighton hosts.

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Google used artificial intelligence to re-imagine “The Wizard of Oz” for an immersive experience at the Las Vegas Sphere, and WSJ CIO Journal reporter Isabelle Bousquette got an exclusive look at the 21st century tweaks to the classic film. Plus, nuclear power is being tapped to run AI data centers, but WSJ reporter Belle Lin writes that AI could also help humans operate those same facilities. Victoria Craig hosts.

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Plus: The WSJ reports the EU delayed planned punishments for Apple and Meta as U.S. trade talks neared. And hedge-fund billionaire Bill Ackman discloses a nearly 20% stake in Hertz and floats expanding its Uber partnership. Victoria Craig hosts.

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A U.S. district judge ruled Google is too dominant in some parts of the online ad industry. WSJ business and legal affairs correspondent Jan Wolfe explains how that could result in Google being forced to sell off parts of its business. Then, at some big companies, artificial intelligence is designing ad campaigns with help from human beings, not the other way around. WSJ CMO Today reporter Patrick Coffee explains how marketers are leaning into AI-led strategies. Victoria Craig hosts.

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Plus: Taiwan’s TSMC says it hasn’t seen a change in customer behavior from U.S. tariffs so far. And Netflix posts higher revenue from ads and subscriptions, thanks in part to higher prices. Victoria Craig hosts.

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U.S. semiconductor companies Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices will contend with new export restrictions on specialized chips for China and other nations. WSJ reporter Asa Fitch explains how that will hit the companies’ future earnings. Then, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has tried many avenues to prevent the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust case from going to trial. WSJ reporter Rebecca Ballhaus has an exclusive look at some of those efforts. Victoria Craig hosts.

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Chipmakers’ shares tumble after the Trump administration confirms export controls on semiconductors designed for the Chinese market. Plus, Dutch chip-equipment maker ASML feels the pressure of tariffs. And Google faces a potential $6.6 billion antitrust lawsuit in the UK. Victoria Craig hosts.

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A new type of phone scam uses AI to replicate the voices of loved ones to convince us to send money to malicious actors. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon describes how the scam works and what you can do to avoid falling victim to it. And, new U.S. tariffs and the closure of a popular trade loophole could spell trouble for bargain-app maker Shein’s business bringing Americans fast fashion from China. WSJ reporter Shen Lu explains. Victoria Craig hosts.

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Plus: JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon press pause on electronic communications with their regulator following an email hack. And Johnson & Johnson says tariffs will increase costs for its medical-technology products. Victoria Craig hosts.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook has been playing the long game when it comes to President Trump’s tariffs, but his success depends on the longevity of an exemption unveiled over the weekend. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins explains. Plus, Nintendo has so far been nimble at reacting to the U.S. levies. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims describes how the company is adapting to get its Switch 2 game console into U.S. customers’ hands. Victoria Craig hosts.

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Meta and the Federal Trade Commission make their opening arguments in a trial that could end with a divestment of Instagram and WhatsApp. Plus: A tariff reprieve sends tech stocks higher, and Nvidia says it will make AI supercomputers entirely in the U.S. Victoria Craig hosts.

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Europe is looking at Eutelsat, a smaller rival to Starlink, to reduce its reliance on the U.S. company. Plus, how much personal information should you give an AI chatbot? WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen dives into that in our special three-part series “Chatbot Confidential.” Victoria Craig hosts.

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