The Tech Download
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When AI becomes the shopper, who gets the ads?
When AI becomes the shopper, who gets the ads?
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CNBC’s “The Tech Download,” hosted by Senior Technology Correspondent Arjun Kharpal, cuts through the noise to unpack the technology stories that matter most, exploring what they mean for your portfolio, your business and the global economy. With access to industry leaders and years of experience covering technology around the world, the series delivers sharp analysis and compelling narratives on the trends, risks and innovations shaping the future of tech.
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- When AI becomes the shopper, who gets the ads? · 29 min · Episode 14WPP Chief AI Officer Daniel Hulme joins Arjun Kharpal to explore how AI is transforming advertising, from creative campaigns and audience insights to AI agents that could one day…
- Why AI could change mobile networks forever · 53 min · Episode 13Nokia CEO Justin Hotard on the networks powering AI — from data centres and 6G to robotics, autonomous vehicles and space.
- AI, agents and quantum: The biggest cyber threats ahead · 42 min · Episode 12Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora on AI-powered cyber threats, autonomous agents and the quantum risk to encrypted data.
- The U.S. leads AI. Why other countries want a backup plan · 47 min · Episode 11Cohere co-founder and CEO Aidan Gomez discusses who controls AI, China’s rapid progress, soaring model costs and growing cybersecurity risks.
- How BlackBerry found a second life inside cars and robots · 36 min · Episode 10BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo explains how its QNX car software helped reshape the company — and why it sees robotics as a major growth opportunity.
- Europe has startups. Why not more tech giants? · 40 min · Episode 9Arm co-founder Hermann Hauser explains why Europe struggles to scale startups into tech giants — and what AI, chips and quantum could change.
- How Silicon Valley is changing warfare · 39 min · Episode 8Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to discuss how AI is reshaping modern warfare, why autonomous weapons still require human oversight and how the company is…
- AI agents face the ROI test · 44 min · Episode 7Sierra co-founder Clay Bavor joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to discuss how AI agents are moving into real business workflows, why companies are measuring AI’s return on investment…
- Amazon’s AI plan goes beyond Alexa · 45 min · Episode 6Amazon devices chief Panos Panay says AI is moving beyond screens and apps.
- AI agents are coming to your devices · 50 min · Episode 5Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon says artificial intelligence is set to change the way people use smartphones, even if the devices themselves are not going away.Speaking to CNBC’s…
- Europe wants an AI champion. Can Mistral deliver? · 46 min · Episode 4Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch on AI infrastructure, sovereignty and Europe’s AI future
- How AI gets stress-tested before release · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 3Google DeepMind’s Dawn Bloxwich and Tom Lue join "The Tech Download" to explore one of the biggest questions in technology today: Can we control AI?
- Should AI be allowed in schools? · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 2AI’s impact on education: Insights from DeepMind’s Lila Ibrahim
- The man behind Google’s AI machine · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 1Hosted by Arjun Kharpal and Steve Kovach, CNBC’s “The Tech Download” cuts through the noise to unpack the tech stories that matter most for your money.
- The Tech Download: Inside Google DeepMind - Trailer · 2 min · Season 2 Episode 1Hosted by Arjun Kharpal in London and Steve Kovach in New York, The Tech Download cuts through the noise to unpack the technology stories that matter most — and what they mean…
- Why cross-border payments are Asia’s next big tech frontier — Insights from an Indonesian unicorn · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 112Indonesian fintech unicorn Xendit is helping reshape Southeast Asia’s payment landscape by offering Stripe-like infrastructure tailored to the region’s unique challenges. In this…
- VC founder: AI isn't a bubble — but its founders need to think globally · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 111In 2018, venture capital firm Antler set up its headquarters in Singapore and has since invested in more than 1,300 startups. In this episode of CNBC's "Beyond the Valley,"…
- Razer changed gaming with its hardware. Now it’s hoping to do the same with AI · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 110Razer co-founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan joins Beyond the Valley to discuss AI's role in gaming, Asia’s tech industry and the future of esports.
- A top VC’s guide to Asia’s fastest-growing tech hubs · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 109Silicon Valley once dismissed Asia’s tech scene as a land of copycats. Today, those same hubs are driving real innovation—and global investors are taking notice. One of them is B…
- Have the AI job losses started? · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 108A new round of layoffs at Microsoft has reignited a growing debate: is artificial intelligence beginning to replace human workers? CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal and Steve Kovach sit down…
- Kraken co-CEO on the changing nature of crypto trading · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 107Dave Ripley, co-CEO of Kraken, one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges talks to CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal about the volatility in crypto markets, what President Donald…
- Ripple president on stablecoins, Trump and tokenization · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 106Monica Long, president of Ripple, sits down with CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to talk about the state of the crypto market and what President Donald Trump means for the industry.
- Cardano founder Hoskinson talks bitcoin’s $250,000 future · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 105Charles Hoskinson, founder of Input Output and the Cardano blockchain, speaks to CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal about out his views on the future of crypto, including why he thinks bitcoin…
- Pony.ai CEO on the future of autonomous driving and AI · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 104Autonomous driving is quickly evolving, with Pony.ai at the forefront of this transformation. In this episode of Beyond the Valley, recorded live on stage at the CONVERGE LIVE…
- Singapore’s bold AI push: Minister for digital development and information Josephine Teo on innovation and global leadership · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 103As AI transforms the global tech landscape, Singapore is making bold strides to position itself as a leader in AI innovation and regulation. In this episode of Beyond the Valley…
- Trump, the bitcoin reserve and the future of crypto · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 102U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his support for the crypto industry, a move which has had wide-ranging implications globally. Richard Teng, CEO of Binance and Chao…
- The future of AI chips with the CEO of Rebellions · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 101Rebellions is an AI chip startup that recently became a unicorn, or company valued over $1 billion. It is positioning itself as a potential rival to Nvidia. Rebellions CEO…
- Qualcomm and Volvo CEOs talk the next chapter for AI and driverless cars · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 100Artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and autonomous driving are transforming the automotive industry. In our final special Davos edition of CNBC’s Beyond the Valley…
- The future of digital currency: Why ‘programmable’ money could reshape global finance · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 99Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire sees tokenized money as the key to transforming global commerce, offering faster, cheaper cross-border transactions and the potential to unlock new…
- Fears around uncontrollable AI are growing — two top AI scientists explain why · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 98Max Tegmark's Future of Life Institute has called for a pause on the development on advanced AI systems. Tegmark is concerned that the world is moving toward artificial…
- DeepSeek: Has a Chinese company opened a new chapter for AI? · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 97It’s not an exaggeration to say that the artificial intelligence revolution has been dominated by American companies. The likes of OpenAI and Nvidia have been fuelled by billions…
- Binance CEO talks the future for crypto in 2025 · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 96Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange that’s rapidly built itself into one of the industry’s most influential players, is making big predictions about the future of crypto. CEO…
- Top tech predictions for 2025 · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 95In the final episode of 2024, CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal are joined by a whole host of special guests to reflect back on the year, and to look ahead to an exciting 2025…
- Big bets on trendy glasses to be the future of augmented reality · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 94Xreal, one of the leading players in the augmented reality glasses market, released its latest product - the Xreal One Series. For the first time, it designed its own chip for…
- Could AI produce the next hit film or song? · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 93Despite the concerns of many artists, filmmakers, musicians and content creators, the use of AI in the creative industries is well under way. Working out how to navigate a…
- Quantum computers pose great risks but their potential could change the world · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 92Quantum computers have been touted for their potential to revolutionize the world — and British company Oxford Ionics claims to be building the most powerful quantum computers…
- AI has a tricky relationship with facts. Can that be fixed? · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 91“AI models are confident liars.” That's the tagline for artificial intelligence application startup, Infactory. The company’s co-founder Brooke Hartley Moy joins CNBC’s Tom…
- Can China create a global Android or iOS competitor? · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 90Huawei has launched an upgraded version of its HarmonyOS mobile operating system, which reportedly no longer relies on the Android operating system. It's a bold push from a…
- India, China and the U.S. battle for supremacy in the new space age · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 89The U.S. for a long time has been the dominant player in space. But more recently, China and India have been on the rise. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal talk to Christopher…
- Ever wanted a personal assistant? An AI one could be around the corner · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 88AI personal assistants have been spotted in movies and other pop culture. Now tech giants are trying to bring those to your phones. Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insights, talks…
- U.S. firms like Nvidia get the attention. But what's China doing in AI? · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 87While American companies including Nvidia, Google and OpenAI have been benificiaries of the artificial intelligence boom, Chinese companies have been developing this own products…
- Are hydrogen planes the future? Behind one man’s mission to change the way we fly · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 85See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- At what age should kids be allowed smartphones? The debate is raging · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 84As an increasing number of parents become concerned about the negative effects of social media and smartphones, the debate is raging over when kids should be allowed to have a…
- Pro video gaming: How eSports is taking off with big dollars behind it · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 83The first Esports World Cup took place in Saudi Arabia in 2024 as the industry looks to take professional gaming mainstream. With eSports becoming more professional and prize…
- Apple didn’t mention China in its big AI launch. Why? · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 82Apple is gearing up for the launch of Apple Intelligence, its AI suite of products that it wants to roll out across its devices, including the iPhone. But absent from the…
- Japan's quest for the most powerful microchip leads semiconductor revival · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 81Back in the 1980s, Japan occupied more than half of the global semiconductor market. Since then, however, other countries have led the way, as they scramble to secure their chip…
- Samsung bets on the Galaxy Ring and AI as its next big thing · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 80Samsung recently revealed the Galaxy Ring, its first foray into the smart ring category of products. The South Korean tech giant is also betting artificial intelligence alongside…
- How Crowdstrike's global IT meltdown exposed the fragility of our connected world · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 79A regular software update from U.S. cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to major computer outages across the world with many users experiencing the “blue screen of death”. CNBC’s…
- Inside Europe’s tech hubs: Is the Netherlands the no.1 destination for startups? · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 78In this week's episode we'll discuss the Dutch tech sectors strengths, the regulatory challenges it faces, the country's own AI boom and how the Dutch based ASML, one of the…
- Inside Europe's tech hubs: Germany's third wave of growth is here · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 77Berlin was once the main center of Germany's tech scene. But over the years, start-up growth has happened around the country. Germany has gone through a few rounds of growth and…
