Elon Musk Pledged to Start a Political Party. He Is Already Pumping the Brakes.

by Wallstreet Journal | August 20, 2025 7:04 am | US Markets

The billionaire has sought to maintain ties with Vice President JD Vance, a potential heir to Donald Trump’s MAGA political movement.

Oregon Man Accused of Operating One of Most Powerful Attack ‘Botnets’ Ever Seen

by Wallstreet Journal | August 20, 2025 1:03 am | US Markets

The Rapper Bot network knocked out Elon Musk’s X social-media site earlier this year, cybersecurity researchers say.

After Deal Talks, Intel’s $2 Billion Infusion From SoftBank Will Accelerate AI Push

by Wallstreet Journal | August 20, 2025 12:09 am | US Markets

Shares in the chip maker rose following news of SoftBank’s planned investment and a possible stake for the U.S. government.

What Are Passkeys—and What Do You Need to Know About Using Them?

by Wallstreet Journal | August 19, 2025 9:09 pm | US Markets

A new technology promises safer and easier logins to websites and apps. But using them raises a lot of questions.

Intel Gets $2 Billion Infusion From SoftBank, Accelerating AI Push in U.S.

by Wallstreet Journal | August 19, 2025 7:13 pm | US Markets

Shares in the chip maker rose about 5% premarket following news of SoftBank’s planned investment and a possible stake for the U.S. government.

Databricks Raising Funds at $100 Billion Valuation

by Wallstreet Journal | August 19, 2025 3:11 pm | US Markets

The data analytics company, fueled by the AI boom, was valued at $62 billion less than a year ago.

White House in Talks With Intel for 10% U.S. Government Stake

by Wallstreet Journal | August 19, 2025 12:11 am | US Markets

Money earmarked for the chip maker under the Chips Act could be converted into equity.

Gamblers Now Bet on AI Models Like Racehorses

by Wallstreet Journal | August 17, 2025 3:05 pm | US Markets

Prediction platforms are turning the AI arms race into a high-stakes game

The New AI Data Trade: Web Publishers and Startups Look to Cash In

by Wallstreet Journal | August 17, 2025 2:06 pm | US Markets

A podcast series about an emerging ecosystem of data brokers who license or sell content from creators to artificial-intelligence companies.

Big Tech Is Eating Itself in Talent War

by Wallstreet Journal | August 17, 2025 7:04 am | US Markets

The scramble by tech companies for top AI talent is using unorthodox methods that imperil Silicon Valley’s startup culture.

Before They Can Rule the World, Chinese Robots Need to Master Basic Chores

by Wallstreet Journal | August 16, 2025 7:04 pm | US Markets

The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, aimed at displaying humanlike robots’ skills at sports and everyday tasks, featured stop-start hotel bellhops and a maid that missed the trash bin.

The Palantir Mafia Behind Silicon Valley’s Hottest Startups

by Wallstreet Journal | August 16, 2025 6:04 am | US Markets

The network connects founders and venture capitalists with ‘Palantir Pals’ and a Russian River camping trip

Intel’s Move Toward Nationalization Won’t Work—at Least for the Long Haul

by Wallstreet Journal | August 15, 2025 10:05 pm | US Markets

Federal support could get the troubled chip maker over some hurdles, but risks great harm to the U.S. tech sector.

Inside Silicon Valley’s Obsession With High-IQ Babies

by Wallstreet Journal | August 15, 2025 8:05 pm | US Markets

Plus, universal basic income, deep research and China’s open-source AI push.

The U.S. Is Discussing Taking a Stake in Intel

by Wallstreet Journal | August 15, 2025 3:04 am | US Markets

The deal talks follow President Trump’s public call for the replacement of CEO Lip-Bu Tan over his ties to Chinese businesses.

Apple Watch Gets Blood Oxygen Feature Back

by Wallstreet Journal | August 15, 2025 12:06 am | US Markets

Tech giant redesigned the feature after losing a bruising patent case over it in 2023.

What Musk, Altman and Others Say About AI-Funded ‘Universal Basic Income’

by Wallstreet Journal | August 14, 2025 6:12 pm | US Markets

Silicon Valley’s latest buzzword envisions a future in which AI generates a surge of new wealth shared among the masses.

IT Departments Are Overloaded With Busy Work. Can AI Change That?

by Wallstreet Journal | August 14, 2025 5:05 pm | US Markets

The startup XOPS is using artificial intelligence and ‘knowledge graphs’ to build a new platform for automating corporate IT departments, promising to get rid of ‘human middleware.’

Democrats Try to Halt Silicon Valley’s Swing to the Right

by Wallstreet Journal | August 14, 2025 7:10 am | US Markets

Tech executives have been a reliable fundraising source for Democrats. Trump is complicating that.

Tesla Eyes New York City for Robotaxis With Test-Driver Job Posting

by Wallstreet Journal | August 14, 2025 3:04 am | US Markets

As Tesla looks to expand its autonomous robotaxi service, it is taking early steps to test its software in the country’s most populous city.