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Tech News Briefing is your guide to what people in tech are talking about. Every weekday, we’ll bring you breaking tech news and scoops from the pros at the Wall Street Journal, insight into new innovations and policy debates, tips from our personal tech team, and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry.

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The Gamers Piloting Drones on Ukraine’s Front Lines

The use of drones is transforming how the war in Ukraine is being fought. Squadrons of pilots, mostly young men, are deploying skills and reflexes learned from videogames to attack Russian troops and inflicting casualties, while acting like military startups in the field. WSJ’s Ukraine bureau chief, James Marson, joins host James Rundle to discuss how this new crop of nontraditional soldiers are developing the future of modern warfare. Plus, we put artificial-intelligence chatbots through their paces, with a weekend in the woods. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk’s X Hires First CFO in Two Years

Plus, Amazon launches sub-$20 section. And chip maker AMD lays off over 1,000 workers. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AI Powers Three Mile Island’s Nuclear Plant Back to Life

Big tech companies are striking deals to bring more nuclear power online to meet the energy demands of AI while curbing surging carbon emissions tied to data centers. Now, one provider of nuclear power is looking to bring Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island plant back to life, after closing it just five years ago. WSJ reporter Jennifer Hiller joins host James Rundle to explain what’s happening in Harrisburg. Plus, Meta is trying to appease European regulators by making Facebook and Instagram ads less personal. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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TNB Tech Minute: Meta Plans to Offer Less Personal Ads in Europe

Plus, 23andMe lays off 40% of its staff. And SoftBank returns to profit. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2 DAYS AGO

Crypto’s High Hopes for the Trump White House

Cryptocurrency companies have had to get used to heavy regulation over the past four years. With President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, they’re hoping for relief – and they’ve spent big to make sure they get it. WSJ reporter Vicky Huang joins host James Rundle to explain what the crypto industry expects from Washington over the next four years. Plus, artificial intelligence is reshaping the way that advertising agencies get paid. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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TNB Tech Minute: Google News Czar Resigns as Friction With Publishers Continues

Plus, Tencent builds another Indonesian data center. And FTX’s estate sues Binance for $1.8 billion. James Rundle hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3 DAYS AGO

How AI Is Threatening an Online Education Giant

Online education company Chegg used to be the go-to source for students who wanted help with their homework. Now that those students are turning to OpenAI’s ChatGPT for help, Chegg’s business is taking a hit. WSJ tech reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Cordilia James has more on the company’s efforts to adapt and survive. Plus, how Elon Musk could apply his usual business tactics to a possible role in the new Trump administration. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5 DAYS AGO

Introducing: Bold Names

Every day, Wall Street Journal reporters talk with the most powerful, influential and interesting people. Now, we’re bringing some of those conversations directly to you. Introducing Bold Names, a new interview series where we hear directly from the leaders behind bold name companies. Hosted by WSJ columnists Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims. The first episode drops Saturday, November 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tech News Briefing is your guide to what people in tech are talking about. Every weekday, we’ll bring you breaking tech news and scoops from the pros at the Wall Street Journal, insight into new innovations and policy debates, tips from our personal tech team, and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry.