The Tech Download

Kraken co-CEO on the changing nature of crypto trading

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:30:00 -0000

Dave 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 Trump means for the industry and what new regulation in the U.S. could mean for global players.Ripley also discusses bitcoin’s role in the future of crypto and what innovations are coming down the pipeline.This episode was re

Qualcomm and Volvo CEOs talk the next chapter for AI and driverless cars

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:23:53 -0000

Artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and autonomous driving are transforming the automotive industry. In our final special Davos edition of CNBC’s Beyond the Valley, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon and Volvo CEO Jim Rowan join Arjun Kharpal to explore how these technologies are reshaping the future of cars. Highlighting the potential of AI to monitor driver behavior, enhance safety and adjust ca

The Tech Download: Inside Google DeepMind - Trailer

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:30:00 -0000

Hosted 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 for your money.In Season One, we take you inside Google DeepMind, the brains behind the tech giant's artificial intelligence push. Hear from the people shaping the future of AI, including a one-on-one with co-founder and CEO

Pony.ai CEO on the future of autonomous driving and AI

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:45:59 -0000

Autonomous 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 event in Singapore, James Peng, Pony.ai's co-founder and CEO, speaks to CNBC's Arjun Kharpal about the rapid advancements in driverless technology. They also touched on how the company is navigating global challenges and wha

The future of AI chips with the CEO of Rebellions

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:36:38 -0000

Rebellions 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 Sunghyun Park speaks with CNBC's Arjun Kharpal about the future of AI chips, big breakthroughs in artificial intelligence models and how South Korea is building a supply chain for AI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva

Europe wants an AI champion. Can Mistral deliver?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to discuss AI infrastructure, the race for computing power, and why access to AI “tokens” is becoming a strategic priority. He also shares his views on AI sovereignty, enterprise adoption, custom chips and the future of AGI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i

How Silicon Valley is changing warfare

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Anduril has become one of the fastest-growing defense technology companies. CEO Brian Schimpf joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to discuss how AI is transforming modern warfare, why autonomous weapons still require human oversight, and how Anduril is scaling defense manufacturing. They also examine U.S.-China competition, supply chains, and the future of defense technology.See Privacy Policy at https://a

When AI becomes the shopper, who gets the ads?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0000

AI is changing advertising — from how brands understand audiences and create campaigns to how they reach customers online. WPP Chief AI Officer Daniel Hulme joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to explain why the next shift could come as AI agents start making recommendations and purchases on people’s behalf. If AI becomes the intermediary between a brand and a consumer, who is the real customer — the perso

AI agents are coming to your devices

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Qualcomm 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 Arjun Kharpal on “The Tech Download,” Amon said phones will increasingly be operated by AI agents that can carry out tasks on behalf of users, from managing apps to interacting with services across the internet. He described

AI agents face the ROI test

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0000

AI agents are designed to do more than answer questions. They are meant to complete tasks. Sierra co-founder Clay Bavor joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to discuss how AI agents are moving from demos into real business workflows, especially in customer service, sales and support. Bavor explains how Sierra builds and tests customer-facing AI agents before they go live, why companies want clearer ways to

The future of digital currency: Why ‘programmable’ money could reshape global finance

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:11:25 -0000

Circle 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 financial opportunities. In this special Davos edition of CNBC's Beyond the Valley, Allaire joins senior technology correspondent Arjun Kharpal to discuss how stablecoins like USDC are creating a new financial ecosystem, enabl

VC founder: AI isn't a bubble — but its founders need to think globally

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000

In 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," Antler founder and CEO Magnus Grimeland joins Arjun Kharpal at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) to discuss why he backs great teams over trends, Asia's key role in AI development and why the AI hype is d

Can AI turn your idea into a business?

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0000

AI is making it easier for people to turn an idea into an app, website or even a business — without needing the same level of technical expertise as before. Lovable CEO Anton Osika joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to explain how AI-powered software development is changing entrepreneurship, product development and the role of developers. He discusses how Lovable has evolved from a platform for building a

Singapore’s bold AI push: Minister for digital development and information Josephine Teo on innovation and global leadership

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:13:55 -0000

As 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, Singapore’s minister for digital development and information, Josephine Teo, joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to discuss the nation’s strategy to harness AI, tackle risks like bias and cybersecurity and foster a thriving AI eco

How AI gets stress-tested before release

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0000

Two of Google DeepMind’s leaders—Dawn Bloxwich (Responsible Development & Innovation) and Tom Lue (VP, Frontier AI Global Affairs)—open the playbook on frontier safety and policy. Bloxwich explains how DeepMind blends structured evaluations with red‑teaming by experts and jailbreakers, and how its Frontier Safety Framework addresses severe risks (from CBRN and cyber to loss of control and socio‑af

AI, agents and quantum: The biggest cyber threats ahead

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora joins Arjun Kharpal to discuss how AI is reshaping cybersecurity. They explore the risks posed by autonomous AI agents, increasingly convincing scams and AI-powered attacks, as well as the debate over slowing advanced AI development. Arora also explains why quantum computers could threaten today’s encryption — and why hackers may already be collecting data to de

Ripple president on stablecoins, Trump and tokenization

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:27:20 -0000

Monica 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. Long also discusses Ripple’s stablecoin and the current push towards so-called real-world asset tokenization. This episode was recorded at Paris Blockchain Week, as part two of a Beyond the Valley crypto mini-series.See Privacy P

Should AI be allowed in schools?

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0000

DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim shares what’s working right now when AI meets the classroom. She explains how LearnLM has been infused into Gemini and why Guided Learning is designed to teach step‑by‑step rather than just “give the answer.” We discuss an early pilot in Northern Ireland where teachers reported saving ~10 hours per week, and why DeepMind is pushing a teacher‑led, responsibleapproach so st

Have the AI job losses started?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:00:00 -0000

A 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 with tech journalist Michal Lev-Ram to explore whether AI is truly taking our jobs—or simply reshaping the workforce. From Silicon Valley's multi-million dollar talent wars to "vibe coding" the next billion-dollar startup,

Cardano founder Hoskinson talks bitcoin’s $250,000 future

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:53:14 -0000

Charles 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 could rally to $250,000. Hoskinson, who is also an Ethereum co-founder, gives his thoughts on why he thinks large technology companies like Apple and Microsoft will begin to use stablecoins. Plus, he discusses where Carda

The man behind Google’s AI machine

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0000

DeepMind’s co‑founder and CEO Demis Hassabis lays out a pragmatic path to AGI—why he still sees a 5–10 year window, what current models are missing (reasoning, planning, continual learning), and why world models will likely converge with today’s LLMs. He explains how DeepMind became Google’s “engine room” for AI, shipping Gemini advances across products, and why AI for science (from AlphaFold to m

The U.S. leads AI. Why other countries want a backup plan

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Cohere co-founder and CEO Aidan Gomez speaks to Arjun Kharpal about the growing battle over who controls the world’s AI. Gomez explains why companies and governments are increasingly worried about where their data goes, who controls the infrastructure behind AI systems and whether access could one day be cut off. He also discusses China’s rapid progress in AI, the soaring cost of frontier models a

Amazon’s AI plan goes beyond Alexa

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0000

CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal speaks to Amazon devices chief Panos Panay about the future of AI hardware, from Alexa Plus and smart home devices to wearables, driverless cars and satellites. Panay discusses how AI assistants could become more personal and ambient, why the next device race may not be won by a single gadget, and how Amazon is thinking about the future beyond screens and apps.See Privacy Poli

Razer changed gaming with its hardware. Now it’s hoping to do the same with AI

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0000

American-Singaporean gaming giant Razer transformed the industry with its next generation hardware. Now, it wants to repeat that feat, but with artificial intelligence. In this episode, Razer co-founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan joins Beyond the Valley's Arjun Kharpal at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) to discuss the nation's rising influence in Asia’s tech industry, the futur

Trump, the bitcoin reserve and the future of crypto

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:42:55 -0000

U.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 Deng, CEO of Hashkey Capital, join CNBC's Arjun Kharpal to talk about what the change in U.S. policy will mean for markets and the industry globally. This is a special episode recorded at CNBC's Converge Live event in Singapor

How BlackBerry found a second life inside cars and robots

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0000

BlackBerry may be best known for its QWERTY-keyboard smartphones, but the company today is building its next chapter around software for cars, robots and secure communications. BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to explain how the company has reinvented itself around QNX, BlackBerry’s operating system used in software-defined vehicles. He discusses why BlackBerry sees physica

Europe has startups. Why not more tech giants?

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:00:00 -0000

Europe has no shortage of technology ideas or startups. Its challenge is turning them into global companies — and keeping more of its most successful businesses in Europe. Arm co-founder Hermann Hauser, who also co-founded Amadeus Capital, joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to explain why Europe struggles to scale its technology companies. He discusses the need for growth capital and experienced managemen

Why AI could change mobile networks forever

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Nokia CEO Justin Hotard joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to explain why the company sees itself at the centre of the AI infrastructure buildout: providing the optical and IP networking technology linking AI data centres, as well as the mobile-network equipment that could support the next generation of robotics, autonomous vehicles and other physical AI. Hotard argues demand for AI infrastructure remains

A top VC’s guide to Asia’s fastest-growing tech hubs

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:30:00 -0000

Silicon 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 Capital, a venture capital firm managing over $9 billion across nine offices in the U.S. and Asia. In this episode, B Capital co-founder and co-CEO Raj Ganguly joins "Beyond the Valley" from Singapore to share which Asian

Why cross-border payments are Asia’s next big tech frontier — Insights from an Indonesian unicorn

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Indonesian 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 episode of CNBC's "Beyond the Valley," Xendit co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Tessa Wijaya joins Arjun Kharpal at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) to discuss unifying a fragmented payments s