TNB Tech Minute: Federal Regulator Sues States Over Attempts to Regulate Prediction Markets

Plus: Amazon will charge independent sellers a new fuel surcharge. And U.S. venture fundraising is strengthening as most investment goes to established megafunds. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kremlin has long tried to rein in the influence of Western platforms in Russia. Now, that goal may be within reach thanks to a super-app called Max. WSJ correspondent Matthew Luxmoore tells us how the app could help cement state control over the digital lives of millions of Russians. Plus, WSJ reporter Will Parker tells us about a landmark bill in Maine that could put a pause of new data center construction projects. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: OpenAI acquires tech-industry online talk show TBPN. And Citi analysts say Chinese tech giant Baidu is likely to maintain its momentum. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: blockchain-based tokenized stocks may be coming to the U.S. soon. And TotalEnergies and Masdar announce renewable energy joint venture. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Visa rolls out six AI tools aimed at improving dispute resolution. And NASA is set to launch four astronauts around the moon later today. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: money manager Franklin Templeton plans to buy a crypto spinoff from venture firm CoinFund. And HSBC Global Research says China could have 500,000 robotaxis on the streets by 2030. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Oracle lays off workers as it continues to invest heavily in AI. And Amazon signs deal to provide in-flight Wi-Fi on Delta Air Lines flights. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Iran war chokes off helium supplies critical for AI chipmakers. And Huawei’s net profit rises thanks to its auto business expansion. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI shocked many last week with its decision to shutter its video generation app Sora. WSJ reporter Berber Jin joins us for an exclusive look behind the scenes of the decision. Plus, at the WSJ Leadership Institute’s recent Chief People Officer Summit, IBM's HR chief explained the company's plan to hire more entry-level workers in a move to prioritize growth, widely contrasting with other companies which look to reduce headcount amid the AI boom. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Eli Lilly strikes AI drug discovery deal with InSilico. And GM plans to boost production of heavy-duty trucks despite rising gas prices and renewed interest in electric vehicles. Danny Lewis hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices