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Plus: online used-car retailer Carvana is expanding into new-car dealerships. And Elliott Investment Management has built a large stake in life-science tool provider Bio-Rad. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: Publicis Groupe has agreed to purchase data platform LiveRamp for $2.55 billion. And NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy plan to merge amid an AI-driven surge in customer demand. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: an Australian defense-tech startup raises $18 million to expand in the U.S. And Stifel analysts say Salesforce is under pressure ahead of its first-quarter earnings report. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: Stellantis inks $1.17 billion electric vehicle deal with Chinese automaker Dongfeng Group. And the crypto industry notches a win in Washington. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Closing arguments for blockbuster trial between billionaire Elon Musk and OpenAI took place Thursday. WSJ reporter Jim Carlton unpacks what happened in the courtroom this week and tells us how the case could impact the future of the AI industry. Plus, some fitness brands are ditching displays. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tells us why some people are opting to remove screens from their wrists. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Researchers say they found issues in Apple security using Anthropic’s Mythos AI. And Foxconn reports strong first quarter results, driven by AI hardware sales. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: some hedge funds are making big bucks from chipmaker and AI hardware stocks. And Cisco Systems is cutting thousands of jobs to free up cash for AI spending. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: Meta introduces new incognito chat option for its AI model. And Netflix secures three more football games in new deal with NFL. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Meta offers WhatsApp tool to AI rivals for free to appease EU regulators. And Tencent doubles down on AI. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Tesla will invest $250 million into its German factory for EV battery cell production. And SAP unveils a unified AI platform for enterprise. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: EBay rebuffs GameStop’s unsolicited $56 billion takeover bid. And the European Union eyes tighter restrictions for minors on social media. Imani Moise hosts.

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Some OpenAI employees are cashing out for millions before the company has even gone public. WSJ reporter Berber Jin explains how the AI boom is creating unprecedented wealth in Silicon Valley through private share sales. Plus, Wall Street is finding AI winners in some unexpected places. WSJ reporter Jared Mitovich breaks down why investors are piling into everything from construction companies to Japanese toilet makers as the AI build-out booms.

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Plus: Cerebras boosts target IPO price, seeking to raise $4.8 billion. And Circle raises $222 million from institutional investors through new token. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Prosus sells partial stake in Delivery Hero for nearly $395 million. And unemployment is on the rise in the information technology job sector. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Nintendo projects softer year ahead and lower Switch 2 sales. And shares of cloud infrastructure company Akamai jump. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Sony projects double-digit earnings for the new fiscal year despite sharp fourth-quarter losses. And the International Monetary Fund warns that AI-powered cyberattacks could cause major market disruptions. Danny Lewis hosts.

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As AI transforms the labor market, some economists and tech leaders are pushing for a new kind of tax. WSJ reporter Katie Bindley explains the growing debate over taxing the computing power behind artificial intelligence. Plus, what happens when new tech rocks the boat? WSJ contributor Ken Wells explains how high-tech gadgets are making waves in the competitive fishing world. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Shares for national-security satellite company HawkEye 360 jump in their public-market debut. And Amazon Pharmacy expands access to weight management services. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Roche buys PathAI for $1.05 billion. And ChatGPT app publishing surges. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: New Disney CEO’s long-term vision for the company centers on tech. And Instacart posts higher revenue, saying customers are shopping more at value retailers. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Nvidia invests $500 million in glassmaker Corning to boost AI infrastructure. And Uber reports higher revenue from growing trip volume and active users. Iman Moise hosts.

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Plus: PayPal to cut 20% of staff. And shares of Palantir slide despite record quarterly revenue and profit. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: The U.S army pushes defense contractors to open up software to new tools. And Coinbase lays off 14% of workforce in AI push. Imani Moise hosts.

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Some of the biggest names in tech are back in court this week for the blockbuster trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. The Wall Street Journal’s Angel Au-Yeung joins us to explain Musk’s allegations against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, and to break down what could happen if Musk wins. Plus, we go inside the robotaxi rollout with the Journal’s Sean McLain. Peter Champelli hosts.

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Plus: UPS and FedEx stocks slide following Amazon news. And shares of BlackBerry rise after software spotlight. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Chip startup Cerebras Systems sets IPO price. And GameStop makes an unsolicited $56 billion offer to buy eBay. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Cboe Global Markets slashes 20% of staff. And Morgan Stanley analysts say Rivian’s Gen 3 delay could cost it near-term demand. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: Elon Musk’s more than $158 million pay package. And Apple reports strong iPhone sales. Imani Moise hosts.

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The Department of Homeland Security is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on tools that give federal agents easy access to personal data and whereabouts of millions of people. WSJ investigative reporter Hannah Critchfield explains the latest on the technology, and how it’s being deployed. Plus, WSJ Supreme Court reporter James Romoser joins to break down the battle over whether geofence warrants are an unconstitutional invasion of privacy.

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Plus: Sports streamer DAZN agrees to buy tech company ViewLift for $100 million. And the U.S. Senate has banned its members from trading on prediction markets. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon reported earnings with big boosts in AI revenue. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: Chinese automaker Geely reports weaker bottom line while core profit grew. And Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital Ventures lead investment in AI marketing startup. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: Elon Musk takes the stand against OpenAI. And the EU says Meta needs to do more to protect minors. Imani Moise hosts.B

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Plus: Spotify added first quarter subscribers, but its outlook underwhelmed investors. And the FDA wants to use AI to speed up drug trials. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: Australians latest push to get tech companies to pay local media outlets. And BYD’s quarterly profit slides 55% as domestic competition ramps up. Imani Moise hosts.

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Quantum computing companies are rushing to market, pitching a not-yet-ready technology as the next AI boom. WSJ technology reporter Isabelle Bousquette takes us behind the hype. Plus, tech companies are cutting tens of thousands of jobs while pouring billions into AI. WSJ columnist Dan Gallagher breaks down why trading employees for computing power could have some risks.

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Plus: a federal regulator is suing New York state to block its attempts to crack down on prediction markets. And Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI is set to start today. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: China bans Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus. And a court in Taiwan hands down prison sentences for stealing TSMC trade secrets. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: Google plans to expand its investment in Anthropic. And Thrive Capital’s new strategy includes taking a stake in the San Francisco Giants. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Meta signs a multibillion dollar deal with Amazon to power AI goals. And China’s DeepSeek unveils its long-awaited new model. Imani Moise hosts.

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Some Tesla owners with outdated hardware are suing the EV maker for overpromising and underdelivering on its promise of self-driving vehicles. WSJ’s Becky Peterson gives us a rundown on how Tesla’s priorities are shifting gears, and what that means for customers. Plus, can software companies survive an AI apocalypse? Tech reporter Sebastian Herrera tells us why Salesforce's CEO is pushing back against investor skepticism. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: America’s first commercial nuclear-power projects in a decade break ground. And Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 7% of U.S. workforce. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: A $10 billion startup is facing a wave of class action lawsuits following a data breach. And Apple supplier STMicroelectronics reports surging sales on AI demand. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Anthropic investigates report of "unauthorized access" to its Mythos AI model. And energy company GE Vernova lifts yearly outlook on surge from data center demand. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Florida officials launch criminal investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in mass shooting. And a Tesla supplier unveils new fast-charging electric vehicle batteries. Danny Lewis hosts.

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Plus: The U.K.’s communications services watchdog investigates Telegram over child safety. And the head of Dutch military intelligence says China’s cyberspying targets western defense industry. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: OpenAI is working with consulting firms to sell its AI coding tool to businesses. And Amazon has struck a new $5 billion investment deal with Anthropic. Danny Lewis hosts.

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A new AI tool found thousands of cybersecurity risks and developers are racing to patch them up. WSJ personal-tech columnist Nicole Nguyen explains why those software updates are more critical than ever. Plus, Big Tech’s AI ambitions are colliding with its climate pledges. WSJ sustainability reporter Yusuf Khan breaks down how Silicon Valley is offsetting rising emissions in the age of AI. Imani Moise hosts.

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Plus: Shares of Fermi plunge on executive departures. And Chinese humanoid robot Lightning beats human world record for best half-marathon time. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Eli Lilly’s buys another cancer drug maker for more than $3 billion. And Blue Origin's hiccup on its new rocket’s first commercial flight. Danny Lewis hosts.

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