TNB Tech Minute: Ex-Meta AI Pioneer’s Startup Raises Over $1 Billion

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