WSJ Tech News Briefing

Plus: Uber is speeding up its rollout of robotaxi services. And EssilorLuxottica’s dominance in eyewear could erode amid smart glasses boom. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: FedEx plans to expand its use of AI agents. And Adobe’s CEO abruptly steps down after 18 years. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthropic’s standoff with the Pentagon may be giving it an edge in the AI talent race, while OpenAI’s decision to make a deal with the agency has resulted in at least two resignations from high level employees. WSJ’s Meghan Bobrowsky shares the latest. Plus, WSJ enterprise tech reporter Belle Lin explains why companies are turning to digital AI clones of real people to conduct market research. Isabelle Bousquette hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Lucid launches three new models and a robotaxi as the EV company expands its midsize-vehicle platform. And Atlassian to cut about 10% of its workforce. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Tesla gets license to supply electricity in Britain. And Honda expects up to $15.7 billion hit from EV strategy reassessment. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for preteens. And Microsoft rallies behind Anthropic in clash with the Pentagon. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: DOJ investigates Iran’s use of Binance to evade U.S. sanctions. And Oracle raises its sales outlook as demand for AI continues to outpace supply. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Nvidia invests in Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab. And Airbnb hires former Uber executive as new operations chief. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DEK - Plus: Chinese EV-maker NIO reports first-ever net profit. And Uber expands feature that allows female users to request rides from women drivers. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consulting firms are striking a series of lucrative deals with AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic in an effort to help other companies make use of the cutting edge tech. WSJ’s Allison Pohle shares what’s behind the trend. Plus, WSJ media reporter Alexandra Bruell explains why AI could be a surprising savior for local news. Isabelle Bousquette hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Archer Aviation sues rival Joby Aviation, alleging ties to Chinese suppliers. And Nasdaq partners with Kraken for around the clock tokenized stock trading. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Trump’s sons back a new drone company. And AI infrastructure startup Nscale raises funds at a $14.6 billion valuation. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Iran’s attack on the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facility could be trouble for the global semiconductor industry. And DraftKings is working with ESPN to link March Madness brackets to sports betting accounts. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: a Toyota-affiliated auto parts supplier makes a takeover bid for a Japanese chipmaker. And the Securities and Exchange Commission drops its fraud case against crypto billionaire and Trump donor Justin Sun. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple has announced a new, lower-cost entry-level phone and laptop. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen shares an inside look at the latest colorful devices — and what they mean for Apple’s strategy going forward. Plus, companies offering prediction markets, where users can bet on anything from celebrity appearances to military strikes, are marketing to college students. Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Katherine Long explains the companies’ strategies to sign students up. Peter Champelli hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Canada says OpenAI has agreed to take immediate steps regarding notifying police about potentially suspicious use of ChatGPT. And Netflix acquires Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking company. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: a top South Korean lawmaker warns that a prolonged Middle East conflict could disrupt the chip industry. And the owner of the New York Stock Exchange is investing in one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: nuclear regulators gave the greenlight for a Bill Gates-backed project to begin construction. And semiconductor tool supplier ASM International posted a better-than-expected finish to its latest quarter. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Kraken becomes the first crypto firm to win access to the Federal Reserve’s core payments system. And OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended his Pentagon deal during an all-hands meeting. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Goldman Sachs report predicts artificial intelligence will displace 6% of the US workforce. And Verizon has discussed revising or exiting its NFL partnership as part of a company-wide push to reduce costs. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices