KCBS Bloomberg Tech and Business Report

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS' Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Liam Knox. Millions of Americans are having difficulty affording things like gas, food and rent, but there is another group of voters who feel the pinch even more: Those facing the rising cost of student loan bills.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. With a plethora of AI experts declaring that the technology has the potential to destroy humanity within the next few years, many are anxious to put safeguards into place. One proposed solution is a "kill-switch" that could instantly shut down an AI that goes rogue. But is such a seemingly simple solution possible? For more, KCBS' Radio News Anchor Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg's Micah Barkley.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Prediction market platform Polymarket is revamping it's leadership team. Former Goldman Sachs partner Lisa Mantil is now head of institutional growth at Polymarket. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg reporter Ben Weiss.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Nvidia is releasing a new system designed to stop AI Agents from going awry. The tech giant says its new security product could have stopped this summer's Hugging Face Attack when OpenAI agents hacked into Hugging Face's system during an evaluation. For more, KCBS' Radio News Anchor Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg's Maggie Eastland.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS' Jason Brooks spoke with Matt Day, Bloomberg reporter in Seattle. Microsoft announced this week it's merging two versions of its Copilot AI assistant into one singular product targeted towards corporate customers. The move signals a potential shift in the AI industry away from more generic chatbots, where the market has become over-saturated.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS' Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg's Emily Flitter. It's getting harder for working adults to keep up with their monthly rent payments, that's according to a new report from the Urban Institute. The conclusion is that more affordable housing is needed, along with measures to offer rent assistance.

The American Dream used to be achieving financial stability by owning a home and having a good job, but that criteria is now changing. About three quarters of people, across all generations, now say they feel satisfied if they can just enjoy life! For more, KCBS' Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Michelle Amponsah.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Emily Flitter, Reporter for Bloomberg News in New York. Due to the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown, a recent report indicates that immigrants are borrowing less from banks, closing accounts and opting to keep cash at home instead.

After threatening to move out of California, Paramount has settled an anti-trust lawsuit brought forward by multiple states. The latest move paves the way for a possible multi-billion dollar merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. For more, KCBS' Jason Brooks spoke with Josh Sisco, a Bloomberg reporter.

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman from the company he turned into a multi-trillion-dollar conglomerate. His son Howard will be taking the helm. For more, KCBS' Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Alex Rajbhandari.

Questions about what comes next after the US Senate yesterday afternoon passed legislation to regulate the rapidly-changing world of college sports. For more, KCBS' Jason Brooks spoke with Janet Lorin, higher education finance reporter for Bloomberg.

As the cost of living continues to burden families across the country, the Bank of Mom and Dad is becoming the Bank of Grandma and Grandpa. For more, KCBS' Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg's Michelle Amponsah.

With the rise in popularity of artificial intelligence, college graduates are finding it harder to get jobs and seeing lower starting salaries. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg's Michael Sasso.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Maggie Eastland. AI companies here in the U.S. are concerned about piggybacking from Chinese competitors to train their own systems.

Ford is facing some criticism from the federal government over its business ties to China's auto industry. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Amy Stillman.

Nike is on the target list of an investor campaign that seeks to have companies stop employee health coverage of gender-transition surgery for minors. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Jeff Green.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Max Chafkin, Bloomberg Businessweek Columnist. Apple appears to be late on joining the AI bandwagon. While everyone else is adapting artificial intelligence, Apple is focusing on it's new gadgets.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Seems as though the bubble has burst for fizzy, boozy drinks, as bubble-free cocktails are having a real moment with the younger crowd. For more on this beverage trend, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Schafer spoke with Bloomberg's Redd Brown.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Schafer spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung about Uber's massive restructuring effort that includes cutting 10% of its global workforce.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg's Alexandra Levine about how online retail giant Amazon has joined forces with YouTube Shopping.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg reporter Anthony Hughes. Anthropic is preparing to go public, with an initial public offering that could surpass SpaceX's record-breaking 86.2-Billion dollar debut. The high anticipation of Anthropic's IPO is causing other companies to rethink when they should go public.

There is increasing concern and public opposition over data centers, high electricity bills, water usage and noise. Now, Microsoft, which operates more than 500 data centers worldwide, is telling its workers that they are having a positive impact. For more on this story, KCBS Radio News Anchor Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Sarah Foster. 529 Savings Accounts are tax deferred savings plans designed to help families save for their children's educational needs. But, there's now a new trend where people without kids are using these accounts as a way to build their own wealth.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. As AI continues to advance, one tech titan is making the case for greater regulation. Bill Gates posted an essay to his personal website today. highlighting AI's revolutionary potential.. and stating that regulations are not keeping pace with the technology. For more, KCBS Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Micah Barkley.

Meta is on trial for allegedly designing platforms that are addictive to kids, the latest piece of evidence being that the company knew that young users weren't using the platforms' safety features. For more, KCBS News Anchor Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg's Molly Smith.

As data centers are being built across the county, some may be in vulnerable areas to severe weather that could lead to high-priced damage repairs. For more, KCBS News Anchor Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg's Lauren Rosenthal.

High prices are stressing the average American consumer, but that isn't keeping them away from stores. For more, KCBS's Melanie Woodrow spoke with Bloomberg's Jeffrey Sparshott.

After a surge in popularity during the World Cup, ranch dressing is seeing a "dip" in sales. For a look at why, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's KRISTINA PETERSON.

Disney has sued the FCC for an alleged campaign of retaliation in response to the broadcaster continuing to run programming denounced by the Trump administration. To take a closer look at this developing lawsuit, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Kelcee Griffis.

It seems as though Americans may have finally reached their limit when it comes to paying higher prices for beef. To take a closer look at this emerging trend, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Ilena Peng.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. People are spending more on treatments such as red light therapy and peptides to extend their dogs' life span. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Anna Edney.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Bright blue, lime green and bright red popsicles may be a thing of the past. Food companies are making an effort to do away with artificial dyes, used to lure young buyers, but not safe to eat. For more on this, KCBS Radio News anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Kristina Peterson, Bloomberg News Reporter based in Washington, D.C.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Uber is expanding who can use their rideshare services. The company is reportedly working on launching "Tween Rides" For more on this, KCBS Radio News anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Natalie Lung, Bloomberg Tech Reporter.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. The resale market for clothing is on fire, and people are purchasing more vintage clothes. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Felix Salmon.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. The NFL has been in talks with Fox and the broadcaster says there'll be no change to their contract to air games for the next few years. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Hannah Miller.

A House committee says Chinese hackers were able to breach several U.S. mobile carriers two years ago due to regulatory gaps. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Kelcee Griffis.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Uber's robotaxi partnership with Waymo has lagged, creating anxiety in the market. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Jordan Fitzgerald.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Grocery retailer Whole Foods is working to give customers more affordable options. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Move over, Waymo. Amazon's driverless Zoox robotaxis has gotten to go-ahead to launch its vehicles in the U.S over the next two years. For more on this, KCBS Radio News anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Amy Stillman.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Open A-I CEO Sam Altman has connected with White House officials to discuss pumping the brakes on the pace of artificial intelligence development. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Maggie Eastland.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Running is known for not requiring expensive equipment but recently has become a social status symbol due to luxury sports apparel. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Lily Meier.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Amazon has asked permission from the FCC to launch satellites for mobile cell service. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Space Editor and Reporter Bruce Einhorn.

The No Surprises Act, a law that went into effect four years ago, prevents financial disasters for emergency room patients faced with high bills from providers outside their insurance network. To learn more about the policy, KCBS's Scott Cohn spoke with Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist. Getty Images // M. Suhail

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is developing new requirements for car doors in the wake of Tesla accidents from its flush door handle. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Melanie Woodrow spoke with with Bloomberg News Reporter Amy Stillman.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. In the wake of a large, multi-state cyclo-sporiasis outbreak originally thought to be linked to shredded lettuce, Taco Bell is working on restoring their reputation, with a lettuce-free deal. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Melanie Woodrow spoke with with Bloomberg reporter Daniela Sirtori.

Garmin Ltd is joining the ranks of subscription based fitness trackers with a new $200 screenless smart band that focuses on health data, recovery, and long battery life—with no subscription necessary. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's senior editor Dana Wollman.

While Spain may have walked away with the World Cup trophy, FIFA could be considered the tournament's biggest winner, bringing in record breaking revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships and media rights. For more on the end of the World Cup and the cash that came out of it, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Vanessa Perdomo.

Internet scams are mainstays of the global information superhighway, but as technology and artificial intelligence advance, so have the ways people are trying trick you. To learn more about the issue, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Issie Lapowsky, freelance reporter with Bloomberg. Getty Images // Supatman

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Nearly half of adults in the U-S deal with high blood pressure and now, San Francisco-based startup company Vital Signals is pioneering some new tech that could improve real-time blood pressure monitoring. For more, KCBS Radio News anchor Margie Shafer spoke with with Bloomberg Editor Dana Wollman.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. The global home medical testing sector is booming, thanks to promotion on social media but it's raising alarms with medical experts. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with with Bloomberg's Ashleigh Furlong.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. United Airlines is beefing up its economy seating options as it prepares to report earnings amid a rough summer travel season for the industry. For a closer look at the upcoming upgrades, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Sri Taylor.

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company stole its intellectual property, could put a real damper on the AI company's ambitions. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg Editor Dana Wollman. Getty Images // Robert Way

Happiness in the United States has been on the decline for more than a decade -- but why? KCBS Radio news anchor Melanie Woodrow spoke with Bloomberg's Max Chafkin to find out.

Microsoft saw a significant surge in its carbon emissions last year due to AI infrastructure. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day. Getty Images // Petmal

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. More people are using leave-of-absences from work for mental health reasons. And those absences are causing some workplace strain. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Taylor Nicole Rogers.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. In a cost-cutting move, Microsoft is starting to replace Open A-I and Anthropic in its software products with its own models. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. We're joined by Bloomberg Reporter, Jason Schreier. Microsoft's X-Box plans to cut 20 percent of its staff over the course of the next year totaling roughly 32-hundred workers. Today 16-hundred X-Box workers are getting laid off. Getty Images // Andreas Rentz

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Japanese anime is big business here in the U.S. but its fans, known as otaku, can't seem to get their hands on enough officially-licensed merchandise. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Cecilia D'anastasio.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Americans are struggling to afford new cars with monthly payments hitting record highs. For a deeper dive, we turn to Bloomberg's Keith Naughton.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. AI notetakers are inviting themselves to business meetings, creating some multifaceted privacy concerns. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Issie Lapowsky.

It's a return to the 1990s, with hacky sacks, popular more than 30 years ago, making a comeback. For more, KCBS News Radio Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Miles Herszenhorn.

A $5 billion startup is putting robots to work in places where people usually work. For more, KCBS New Radio Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Joshua Brustein, a Bloomberg news reporter

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. The highly anticipated, and oft-delayed, Grand Theft Auto 6 now has a release date. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Netflix is diving into the world of video games, the streaming platform is gearing up to release its first original horror game. "Unhinged" will take players through an abandoned apartment during a hurricane. Characters will be voiced by actors like Zoe Kravitz and Sadie Sink. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Chipmaker Nvidia is betting on robotic tech and working to make humanoid robots safer around people. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ian King.

A record number of student loan borrowers have fallen into default. More than 20-percent of federal borrowers over a year behind on their debt. For a closer look, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Liam Knox.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. A Trump-branded mobile phone first revealed a year ago as a proudly American, top-tier smartphone, but its reality looks a little different from its original pitch. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margies Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Chris Welch.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Rainier Harris about how frozen yogurt is rapidly gaining popularity, especially among Gen Z.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Victor Swezey. More Gen Z professionals are looking beyond traditional career paths and seeking seats on company advisory boards as a way to build skills, expand their networks, and accelerate their careers.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Natalia Kniazhevich about SpaceX's IPO, which is set to hit the market tomorrow, sending people into a frenzy as they prepare to invest and buy stock in Elon Musk's company.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS's MARGIE SHAFER spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day. In the midst of all the cheers for the class of 2026 graduating seniors are sharing their disapproval towards the overwhelming use and praise of AI at their commencements. Now, Microsoft is responding.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Nick Turner. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicked off Monday. The tech giant unveiling a variety of new products and softwares.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Dana Wollman More than 12% of adults in the United States are using GLP-1 medications. French health monitor company, "WITHINGS", is unveiling a new smart scale meant to help those on their weight loss journey

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with Chris Palmeri. Netflix is turning to artificial intelligence to help people paralyzed by too many choices.

Tap-to-pay just got a little more magical, with Block Inc.'s Cash App business launching a fun and sparkly new device. For more, KCBS News Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Lauren Tara Lacapra.

NeeDoh squishies are the latest viral toy craze, but the toymaker behind the fad is taking a measured approach to the demand. For a closer look, KCBS Radio Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Sunny Kim.

Shoppers usually head to discount stores in search of bargain on groceries and basics, but these sales are on the decline at Dollar General stores. The CEO saying customers are cutting back on household expenses. To find out why, KCBS Radio Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kristina Peterson.

TikTok has always had deep roots in the music industry, but now the short-form video platform is switching up its music distribution strategy. For a deeper dive, KCBS Radio Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Alexandra S. Levine

Airlines have been adding special seats and beds to accommodate first class and premium travelers. The FAA, however, is questioning the safety of those seats. For more, KCBS Radio News anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Chief Aviation Correspondent Siddarth Philip.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Business is booming for prediction market services like Kalshi and Polymarket with billions of dollars moving around as users make and lose fortunes through the services.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. Honey has become the sweetener of choice for people wanting to "eat clean" and avoid sugar but it's resulted in shortages and price hikes. For a closer look, KCBS news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Reporter Ilena Peng.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Anthony Hughes. Space X is going public. CEO Elon Musk is announcing plans for what's expected to be the largest stock market debut in history.

Meta has reached a settlement with a Kentucky school district after allegations that the company's social media platforms led to addiction, impacted learning, and caused schools to expend large amounts of money to shore up students' mental health. The settlement spares Meta executives from having to testify, but numerous other cases remain in the works. For more, KCBS' Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Olivia Carville.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. In 2025, AI's impact led to significant job losses across the workforce for the second consecutive year. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Matthew Boesler.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Elon Musk has lost his case against Open AI in a landmark trial. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Madlin Mekelburg.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's John Tozzi. UnitedHealth has been tracking how often some of its employees use AI tools as the healthcare giant invests in the tech in order to transform its operations.

Reports are emerging that OpenAI is considering legal action against Apple allegedly because OpenAI execs aren't happy with Apple's efforts to integrate ChatGPT into its devices. This follows a 2024 deal between the two companies and comes amid the ongoing trial pitting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman against Elon Musk. For more, KCBS' Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Paige Smith. San Francisco-based Charles Schwab says it plans to use AI to roll out some benefits previously reserved for its wealthier clients.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. It's been tough for the beef industry lately amid short-term supply issues in the US beef market and rising consumer worries over the costs of groceries, utilities, and other necessities. But some federal action could be on the horizon. To take a closer look KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Ilena Peng.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. We're joined by Bloomberg's Aaron Weinman. Gamestop wants to buy Ebay using a huge amount of borrowed money, but some analysts are skeptical of the math. Financing for the deal, provided by TD Bank, is dependent upon the potential merged company receiving a strong credit rating, but the deal would create so much debt that it seems like a long shot.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. We're joined by Bloomberg News Reporter Kristina Peterson. Frozen food companies are reformulated their T.V. dinners to accommodate the weight conscious and people taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Uber continuing its aspirations to become an "everything" platform as it partners with Expedia to move into the hotel booking sector. For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS HOLLY QUAN spoke with Bloomberg's Cailley LaPara. Amazon is now offering other businesses access to its supply chain and distribution services in one comprehensive package. The debut of the new package known as Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS).. has already seen shares of rivals such as Fed Ex dip.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg reporter Stacey Vanek Smith. An A-I company could be making its first foray into smartphone development.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS' Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Jake Bleiberg. The National Security Agency is testing the capabilities of AI products from companies like Anthropic and Microsoft to find any cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Aerospace and Defense stock reporter Arvelisse Bonilla Ramos. As conflicts rage around the world members of the military industrial complex are reaping the benefit. But it isn't necessarily the established names who are getting the most of the war dividend. New methods of fighting have paved the way for new defense startups to have their moment in the sun.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio News Anchor, Holly Quan spoke with Matt Day, Bloomberg News Reporter based in Seattle. Amazon is adding to its business model and is looking to sell office software powered by AI. They're calling the new set of tools Amazon Connect Decisions and Amazon Connect Talent.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Katrina Manson. Hundreds of Google's AI researchers have signed a letter addressed to CEO Sundar Pichai asking that the company's AI not be used for classified military missions. After employees protested Google's work with the military in 2018 the company declined to renew its contract with the military and introduced a set of AI principles but it has since walked some of those back and strengthened ties with the military.

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Alisa Clancy spoke with Bloomberg's Victor Swezey. AI in the workplace has investors placing their bets on trade school thanks to a perception that blue-collar work can weather an automated tech infiltration.