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WSJ Tech News Briefing

Meet the EV Truck That Costs $24,950

WSJ Tech News Briefing

The Wall Street Journal

News, Tech News

4.31.7K Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2026

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

The startup Slate Auto is betting big on the fact Americans want cheaper cars. WSJ reporter Ryan Felton joins us to discuss whether Slate’s affordable, all-electric truck will land with consumers. Plus, WSJ reporter Anna Wilde Mathews explains Utah’s AI doctor experiment. Belle Lin, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, hosts. Have you ever seen a post on your social media feed that you thought was real only to later realize it was AI-generated? What did you see? Why did you believe it? How did you feel afterwards? We want to hear from you! Record a voice memo and send it to tnb@wsj.com or leave us a voicemail at (212) 416-2236. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Access to affordable credit helps me pay my employees, but I don't really need it.

0:05.0

Infliction is killing me!

0:08.0

But who cares? Big retailers are making record profits!

0:12.0

That's why we support the Durban Marshall Credit Card Bill!

0:15.0

See? Banks and credit unions help small businesses make payroll.

0:18.0

This bill would cut the vital resources they need. While increasing megastore profits, they deserve it. Don't they? Tell Congress, stop the Durban Marshall money grab for corporate megastores. Paid for it by the Electronic Payments Coalition. Hey, TNB listeners. Have you ever seen a post on social media that you thought was real, only to later realize it was AI generated?

0:39.1

We want to hear from you. What did you see? Why did you believe it? How did you feel afterwards?

0:44.7

Shoot us an email to TNB at WSJ.com. Or leave us a voicemail at 212-416-2236. That's 212-416-22-26. That's 212-416-2236. Or if you're a listener on Spotify, drop us a comment in this episode.

1:02.0

You may hear yourself on the show, and we may reach out to hear more about your experience.

1:06.5

We hope to hear from you. Now on to the show.

1:12.8

Welcome to Tech News Briefing. It's Friday, June 26th. I'm Belle Lynn, a reporter for the

1:19.6

Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute. AI doctors might be considered a stretch now, but they

1:26.4

may not be so far off. Utah is experimenting

1:30.3

with using AI chatbots to refill prescriptions, but some doctors aren't so happy about it.

1:36.3

We're diving into what this pilot program could mean for the future of AI in healthcare.

1:42.3

Then, cheaper cars are on everyone's mind.

1:46.0

But what about an all-electric pickup truck with hand crank windows and no radio?

1:52.0

That's the bet one startup is making.

1:55.0

We take a look at the new truck and the question of if car buyers will be along for the ride.

2:03.3

But first, the battle over AI doctors is here, and Utah is at the front line. The state recently

2:11.1

kicked off a pilot program that has set off a wide range of reactions from actual doctors,

2:19.5

many of whom are displeased.

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