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Plus: Google will pay $2.4 billion in a deal to license the tech of a coding startup and hire some of its talent. SpaceX to invest $2 billion into Elon Musk’s xAI company. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
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Plus: China’s June exports beat forecasts amid inventory stockpiling. And Elon Musk’s SpaceX agrees to invest $2 billion in his artificial intelligence company, xAI. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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California officials warn that federal budget cuts are undermining critical wildfire prevention and water programs—but say the state is fighting back. With the 2028 Olympics approaching, tourism leaders are working to boost California’s image despite safety concerns and financial risks. We also look at how AI chatbots are complicating disaster misinformation, and report on Tesla’s first deliveries to India as it seeks to tap into the country’s growing auto market.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both slipped for the week after notching new record highs on Thursday. Plus: Kraft Heinz shares rose after The Wall Street Journal reported the packaged-foods giant is planning a breakup. And Levi Strauss shares surged after the jeans maker raised its annual outlook. Danny Lewis hosts.
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Plus: Nintendo’s new Switch 2 videogame machine includes a rare-earth magnet primarily produced in China, highlighting the company’s vulnerability to potential Chinese supply-chain disruptions. And, Microsoft is set to continue capitalizing on the cloud and artificial intelligence opportunity ahead, according to analysts. Julie Chang hosts.
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Plus: Ford Motor has recorded the most safety recalls of any automotive company in the first half of the year. And President Trump is threatening to withhold endorsements from Republican senators who oppose his $9.4 billion spending cut package. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Plus: Autodesk looks to acquire rival software firm PTC, which analysts say should position the company better as artificial intelligence becomes more common in design. And, Bitcoin's bull run continues. Julie Chang hosts.
Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon.
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