AI Data Centers Face a Voter Revolt

Physical AI, or the move of AI from digital to the physical world, is considered one of tech's next frontiers. At a recent WSJ Tech event, WSJ reporter Kate Clark sat down with Prometheus co-CEO Vik Bajaj to discuss moving beyond large language models to speed up real-world construction, manufacturing competition with China, and the startup's $41 billion valuation. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amazon-backed autonomous ride-hailing company Zoox is gearing up for broader expansion, both in the U.S. and overseas. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins sat down with Zoox CEO Aicha Evans at a recent WSJ Tech event to discuss that expansion, as well as the company's vertical integration service strategy, regulation around its unique vehicle design and more. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nvidia’s board is investigating CEO Jensen Huang following his admission of an affair with a Chinese executive suspected of foreign espionage. Journal tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains what the probe could mean for chip export controls and a jittery AI market. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After years of expanding his business empire across Texas and spending hundreds of millions backing Republicans there, Elon Musk and his companies now face a newly elected Democratic state leadership. WSJ reporter Becky Peterson explains what Texas turning blue means for Musk's companies. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, voters across the country rejected data center expansion, backing ballot measures and candidates to ban or slow development. WSJ reporter Will Parker explains what this means for projects currently underway—and for the tech companies powering the AI boom. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last week, $6.3 billion was siphoned from Binance—the world’s largest crypto exchange—in about 20 minutes. WSJ cybersecurity reporter Bob McMillan and reporter Sam Kessler discuss how North Korean hackers pulled off the largest financial heist of all time, and what this means for the future of cryptocurrency. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People are adopting AI agents to research and buy products—and that’s putting Amazon’s $70 billion advertising business at risk. WSJ’s Isabella Simonetti breaks down why bots that can shop pose such a threat to the e-commerce giant, and how Amazon is fighting back. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aftermarket devices promise to turn some recent model cars into hands-free vehicles. WSJ reporter Christopher Otts explains how these kits work, what it’s like to ride with one, and the growing safety, regulatory, and industry questions surrounding third-party driver-assistance tech. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s spooky season, and security cameras are giving some homeowners chills instead of peace of mind. Across the country, smart home devices are capturing what some say are potential paranormal encounters. WSJ family & tech columnist Julie Jargon spoke with people who say their cameras picked up something they couldn't explain. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthropic's recent S-1 filing revealed the company’s unusual risk factors, impressive enterprise revenue growth, and massive capital needs. WSJ reporters Bob McMillan, Kate Clark, and Berber Jin discuss how Anthropic managed to debut ahead of chief rival OpenAI, and what Anthropic’s IPO means for the future of the AI industry. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.