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Plus: The EU releases AI code of practice to guide companies on compliance. And, Tesla’s board sets Nov. 6 date for its annual meeting. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Nvidia becomes the world’s first $4 trillion company. And, Duolingo appears to see weaker user trends in the U.S. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Apple’s COO to step down. And, Meta Platforms buys a minority-stake in EssilorLuxottica, the maker of Ray-Ban glasses. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: The megabill’s no tax on tips provision could bring in a 2.5% pay bump for Uber drivers. And Boldstart Ventures raises a $250 million AI fund. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: U.S. trade restrictions and AI chip delays cause Samsung's second-quarter operating profit to plunge. Amazon Prime Day is now extended to a full four days. Ariana Aspuru hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla’s fortunes in China are looking bleaker as Elon Musk’s company loses market share to the same domestic EV brands it helped create. The WSJ’s Rafaelle Huang explains why Beijing’s relationship with Musk has grown colder. Plus, the WSJ’s Heather Haddon on why college students and city dwellers have mixed feelings about food delivery robots. Patrick Coffee hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Artificial intelligence company CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific in $9 billion deal. And, Tesla stock closes down after CEO Elon Musk says he’s creating a new political party. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Oracle gives the U.S. government a discount on cloud services and software. LG Electronics expects its operating profit to halve amid higher tariffs. Ariana Aspuru hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Airbus, Mistral and others request a delay in European AI regulation. And buyout firm Thoma Bravo snaps up restaurant-tech platform Olo. Katie Deighton hosts. Programming note: Starting next week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese generative AI companies are encroaching on U.S. companies’ dominance. The WSJ’s Liza Lin takes us through the strategies they’ve employed to catch up. And Electra CEO Marc Allen joins to argue how his startup’s small, hybrid-electric planes will make flying faster and quieter, and navigate the thorny issue of air traffic. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Tesla’s vehicle sales plunged last quarter. And Alibaba turns to couponing to boost its delivery and shopping platforms. Katie Deighton hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wounded by the pandemic, Bhutan turned to the unlikely industry of bitcoin mining to expand its economy. The WSJ’s Shan Li takes us through how the plan is working. Plus: Tech leaders want their AI chatbots to offer more personality in the race to encourage usage. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins discusses how Elon Musk is rethinking xAI chatbot Grok. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: The Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud reignites over Republicans’ tax-and-spending bill. And robots are about to outnumber humans in Amazon warehouses. Katie Deighton hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran’s already-precarious financial system was brought to its knees by Israel-aligned hackers. The WSJ’s Angus Berwick walks us through the cyberattack. Plus: Research suggests companies should pause before promoting the AI in their AI-powered products and services. Katie Deighton hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Apple delays rolling out some features to European users. And Robinhood launches new crypto services. Katie Deighton hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Large companies have, in the past, been hesitant to leap onto every tech innovation and trend. But WSJ’s Steven Rosenbush says the artificial intelligence boom is different. Plus, Waymo is valued at $45 billion dollars, a far cry from Tesla’s $1-trillion valuation. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher writes that the launch of Elon Musk’s robotaxis actually shows why Google’s self-driving car company is worth more. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Supreme Court upholds Texas law requiring age verification for adult content online. And, New York orders local governments to report cyberattacks within 72 hours. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nvidia looms large over the world of artificial intelligence thanks to its supply of chips – a critical component of data centers that power AI models. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Asa Fitch explains that the chip giant’s foray into cloud computing is starting to threaten industry stalwarts. Plus, millions of resumes never make it past bots screening data for potential job candidates. WSJ reporter Lauren Weber profiles one man who has sued for discrimination. He worries an algorithm screened him out. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: A longtime Elon Musk aide exits Tesla. And, Mark Zuckerberg poaches three researchers from OpenAI to join Meta’s superintelligence efforts. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A battery that lasts 50% longer, charges faster, and has a near-zero risk of fire…say it ain’t so! WSJ columnist and co-host of the Bold Names podcast, Christopher Mims, says it might actually come to market sooner rather than later thanks to one company’s advancements. Plus: Hackers are targeting the tech-support workers we’ve come to rely on. WSJ reporter Robert McMillan tells us about a newer strategy criminals are deploying to get access to our sensitive information. And how you can protect yourself. Victoria Craig hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices