Remote Work Is Convenient for Employees…and North Korean Scammers
Jobs that allow employees to work from home have allowed for more flexibility. But in the quest to achieve a better work-life balance, we’ve helped open the door for hackers looking to capitalize on America’s workforce. Bob McMillan covers computer security, hackers, and privacy for the Wall Street Journal. He joins host Victoria Craig to discuss how laptop farms have allowed North Korean scammers to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars to the sanctioned country.
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TNB Tech Minute: Lawmakers Accuse Nvidia of Being Too Close to China
Plus: Meta teams up with former VR chief for high-tech military headsets. And United Airlines CEO encourages travelers to book flights at Newark. Victoria Craig hosts.
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AI Scribes Can Boost Your Doctor’s Productivity and Reduce Burnout Rates
Artificial intelligence that listens and summarizes your conversations can be deployed during doctor’s appointments. But WSJ contributor Laura Landro explains why some experts say it’s only the beginning of how it can be used across medicine. Plus: Tens of millions of Americans lack access to broadband Internet connectivity. WSJ reporter Patience Haggin tells us that’s pushing some states to consider subsidies for satellites over fiber cables to get more people online faster.
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TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia’s Business Is Booming Despite Tariffs
Plus: GM’s CEO Mary Barra still sees an all-EV future. And Telegram looks to raise $1.5 million in a new bond offering. Victoria Craig hosts.
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How Self-Driving Truck Startup TuSimple Siphoned Trade Secrets to China
TuSimple shared with Beijing data on its best-in-class autonomous driving system. WSJ reporter Heather Somerville explains how it became an example of Washington’s shortcomings in keeping critical technology in the U.S. Plus: Rental-data company RealPage is clashing with state and local governments over its algorithmic pricing systems for apartments. WSJ reporter Rebecca Picciotto tells us why the GOP tax bill could provide relief for the company.
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