Why Airbus’s Plans for a Green Jet Remain Grounded

WSJ Tech News Briefing

The Wall Street Journal

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🗓️ 23 April 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Airbus’s bold bet on building a hydrogen-powered aircraft is unravelling, leading the plane maker to cut the project’s budget and reallocate staff. The WSJ’s Benjamin Katz explains what threw the mission off course. Plus, workplace reporter Ray A. Smith explores the brave new world of adjustable, circadian-tuned office lighting. Katie Deighton hosts. We want to hear from you! Our recent series “Chatbot Confidential” looked into privacy risks when using generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude. Do you have a question about using these chatbots and your privacy? Record a voice memo and send it to [email protected] 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	Americans love using their credit cards, the most secure and hassle-free way to pay.
0:04.0	But DC politicians want to change that with the Durban Marshall Credit Card Bill.
0:08.0	This bill lets corporate megastores pick how your credit card is processed,
0:13.0	allowing them to use untested payment networks that jeopardize your data security and rewards.
0:18.0	Corporate megastores will make more money and you pay the price. Tell Congress
0:22.7	to guard your card because Americans lose when politicians choose. Learn more at guard your card.com.
0:30.1	Hey, TMB listeners. Our recent series, Chatbot Confidential, dug into some of the privacy risks that
0:36.4	come with using chatbots powered by
0:38.2	generative AI. What questions do you have about bots like chat GPT or Claude and your privacy?
0:44.9	Like, what kind of data they collect or how long companies hold on to it?
0:49.2	Record a voice memo and send it to TMB at WSJ.com or leave us a voicemail at 212-416-2236. That's 212-416-2236. We might answer your question in an upcoming episode. Now, on to the show.
1:11.2	Welcome to Tech News Briefing.
1:13.5	It's Wednesday, April 23rd.
1:15.8	I'm Katie Dayton for the Wall Street Journal.
1:18.7	Anyone who's worked in an office
1:20.1	knows about the perils of harsh, unflattering, fluorescent strip lights.
1:24.7	But what if it didn't have to be that way?
1:27.1	Today, we explore some high-tech
1:29.0	adaptive alternatives that are making their way into office buildings for a cost. And we'll be
1:35.0	delving into Airbus' mission to build a zero-emissions jet, which, after five years and nearly
1:40.4	$2 billion, is still years away from taking off.
1:46.8	But first, some good news.
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