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Alphabet chief scientist Demis Hassabis has been discussing the formation of an independent AI safety entity with AI lab peers and government officials. WSJ reporter Amrith Ramkumar takes us inside those conversations, and what the move means for Google. Plus, meet the datamaxxers who are feeding AI chatbots their every health move. WSJ reporter Natalie Kaufman discusses the trend. Belle Lin, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, 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.

Plus: surveillance-tech company Flock Safety announces safeguards to curb potential abuse by law enforcement. And China’s future economy may need far fewer workers. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: the AI boom boosted Cisco’s quarterly profits. And Lenovo is on track to hit its annual revenue goal ahead of schedule. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Foxconn to ramp up global AI server production. And Tencent Holdings’ AI spending ends its earnings growth streak. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: European vibe-coding startup Lovable notches $13 billion valuation. And rust-powered battery maker Form Energy raises $750 million to boost manufacturing. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Rocket Lab’s Neutron vehicle may not be ready to launch this year. And longtime OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap steps down. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Anthropic is meeting with potential investors ahead of its planned IPO. And Intel is increasing its stock offering to raise $20 billion. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you can’t score a restaurant reservation, you’re not alone. A flurry of dealmaking among reservation apps and credit cards, as well as a booming industry of middlemen, has made it impossible to snag a table. WSJ reporter Heather Haddon explains why. Plus, electric vehicle owners aren’t staying loyal to their battery-powered cars. WSJ’s Ellie Davis joins us to discuss why EV drivers are changing their minds. Belle Lin, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, 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.

Plus: fintech startup Revolut secures French banking license to expand European operations. And Apple may keep price hikes minimal for its coming iPhone 18 Pro despite production cost increases. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Boeing is selling its flying-taxi venture to Archer Aviation. And the Iran war has been a boon for Chinese EV companies. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.