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WSJ Tech News Briefing

The Wall Street Journal
Artificial Intelligence
Openai
Anthropic
Spacex
IBM
Amazon
Meta Platforms
Apple
IBM Consulting
Mckinsey & Company
Google
Elon Musk
NVIDIA
European Union
Tesla, Inc.
Microsoft
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Quantum Computing
Meta
SK Hynix

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.

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Recent Guests

Hany Farid
Digital forensics expert and professor
Dartmouth College / Expert on deepfakes
Episode: When AI Grandmas Go Viral, What Even Is Reality Anymore?
Renee DiResta
Associate professor researching media influence in the digital age
Georgetown University
Episode: When AI Grandmas Go Viral, What Even Is Reality Anymore?
Aidan Walker
Writer/analyst on Internet culture
Know Your Meme
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Eric Ceres
CEO of Blur Studios
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Episode: When AI Grandmas Go Viral, What Even Is Reality Anymore?
Cameron James Wilson
Pioneer in digital characters and founder of an agency
The Digitals / Shudu creator
Episode: When AI Grandmas Go Viral, What Even Is Reality Anymore?
Arvind Krishna
CEO of IBM
IBM
Episode: At 115 Years Old, Can IBM Survive the AI Era? CEO Arvind Krishna Makes the Case
Patrick George
WSJ Detroit Bureau Chief
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Under The Hood of Tesla’s $5.8 Billion in Spending
Zusha Elinson
WSJ Reporter (crime/industry threats)
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Under The Hood of Tesla’s $5.8 Billion in Spending
Dan Swann
Senior Partner at McKinsey
McKinsey & Company
Episode: TNB Tech Minute: Amazon’s Artificial General Intelligence Unit Faces Job Cuts

Hosts

Imani Moise
Host of WSJ Tech News Briefing; Morning Tech News Briefing; WSJ Tech News Briefing segments; versatile tech journalist at The Wall Street Journal
Julie Chang
Host of Tech News Briefing; WSJ Tech News Briefing; experienced tech-news anchor
Danny Lewis
Host of the tech briefing segment; WSJ Tech News Briefing contributor

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • On its way to AI slop

    It was a good show, sadly slowly it turned from tech news into tech CEO news or news about tech “celebrities”, to so much AI-this-AI-that; constantly hyping this technology that has no mainstream real use by distracting with edge use cases. Most recently now AI is part of its production as well. I’m out.

    I supposed it’s still a good show for some people but those aren’t whoever is looking for actual tech news.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    senseivita
    Mexico3 months ago
  • Biased

    Way too much left bias. Not an authentic source anymore

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ckundapu
    United States4 months ago
  • Not as reliable as it once was

    I’ve been listening to the WSJ’s news podcasts for a decade now and lately I have noticed a discernible change in their focus.

    There is a ‘subject bias’ or a highly narrow ‘cultural focus’ such that, while they still report the facts & news, there is an unavoidable hyperfocus on right & far-right-leaning topics/subjects that, in whole, are not reflective of the tech or business worlds.

    I've already unsubscribed from ‘What’s News’ and ‘Tech News Briefing’ may be next.

    **sigh**

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jared Herbert
    United States6 months ago
  • Now 60% Ads

    The Tech Minute is bookended with 30 s-1 min long ads on each end. That’s a lot of ads for a minute long show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HBenton
    United States7 months ago
  • Readers aren’t good

    Why not replace robotic human readers that have speech and maturity challenges with AI generated voices? Current “hosts” add nothing to the content they are mechanically reading

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Laughedoutloud
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listener appreciation for concise, informative tech updates despite format changes.
Production and audio quality receive mixed feedback, with some notes about monotony or inconsistent delivery.
AI narration has been a source of criticism from listeners.
Viewpoints sometimes perceived as biased or not balanced by some listeners.
Ads interrupt episodes frequently, which some listeners find intrusive.

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TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia’s $250 Billion Plan To Back Data Center Sends Shares Lower
Q: What problems will you solve with Claude?
Wu explains that Cognition is focused on enabling developers to build software faster by integrating Claude into a toolkit that makes engineering tasks more automatic and scalable, ultimately speeding up the production of software without sacrificing quality.
TNB Tech Minute: Tech Giants Team Up To Build AI Cyber Defense Alliance
Q: What is Cognition building with Devin, and how does it change software development?
Cognition is creating Devin, an AI software engineer, along with a suite of tools, with the mission to make software development roughly ten times faster by enabling AI-assisted programming and workflows.
At 115 Years Old, Can IBM Survive the AI Era? CEO Arvind Krishna Makes the Case
Q: Make the case for us that this AI boom that has investors so spooked in the medium to long run could actually be a boon for IBM. What is your synthesis on that?
Krishna argues that AI productivity will come from a broad, diverse ecosystem rather than a few dominant players, with IBM enabling broad access to kernel engineering and model routing in a safe, neutral manner, which should unlock value across many industries over a multi-year horizon.
TNB Tech Minute: Alibaba Claims New AI Model Is Second Only to Anthropic’s Fable 5
Q: What is Alibaba's latest AI model and how does it compare to competitors?
Alibaba introduced a new AI model called Qun 3.8 Max, which Alibaba says ranks second only to Anthropic's Fable 5 in capability, signaling progress toward closing the gap with the US in AI leadership.

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What is WSJ Tech News Briefing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Tech-focused daily briefings that cover breaking developments in AI, AI policy, and major tech/company moves, often blending market analysis with practical guidance on scaling AI in organizations. Notable is the consistent emphasis on organizational alignment—goals, processes, and incentives—as a key driver of value from technology, with episodes alternating between rapid news updates and deeper dives or expert commentary. The show also features high-profile math-and-market stories (IPO filings, regulatory actions, court cases) and practical insights from consultants and executives, making it valuable for listeners who want quick updates plus actionable takeaways for business impact and AI deployment.

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4. Eric Ceres
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6. Arvind Krishna
7. Patrick George
8. Zusha Elinson

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