WSJ Tech News Briefing WSJ Tech News Briefing

TNB Tech Minute: Flock Details New Search Guardrails Amid Congressional Scrutiny

Sep 23, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Flock Safety told the Senate it tightened license plate search requirements to address privacy concerns, while two Anthropic leaders invested in Pilgrim, a startup developing AI-driven biosurveillance hardware. Additionally, Chinese automaker Jie unveiled a new AI-powered EV charging technology that can recharge batteries from 10% to 70% in under five minutes by predicting battery temperatures to optimize power delivery.

Topics discussed

Polymarket Prediction Market Sponsorship Introduction to Tech Minute Flock Safety tightens license plate search rules Anthropic leaders invest in virus detection startup Jie unveils AI-powered 5-minute EV charging Sign-off and Polymarket Sponsorship
Listen ad-free on Castria