WSJ Tech News Briefing

How Hackers Crippled Iran’s Financial System

Tue, 01 Jul 2025

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.

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TNB Tech Minute: Meta Announces ‘Superintelligence’ Division

Mon, 30 Jun 2025

Plus: Apple delays rolling out some features to European users. And Robinhood launches new crypto services. Katie Deighton hosts.

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Why Corporate America Didn’t Hesitate to Go All-In on AI

Mon, 30 Jun 2025

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.

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TNB Tech Minute: Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Over New Tax on American Tech Companies

Fri, 27 Jun 2025

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.

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Nvidia’s Move Into Cloud Computing Is Making Things Awkward in Silicon Valley

Fri, 27 Jun 2025

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.

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