The Tech Download

Europe largely missed out on the internet age, especially when compared to the tech giants that grew out of the U.S. and China. But Europe’s tech hubs have been buzzing as of late, hoping to seize the opportunities coming out of the AI boom. In a four part series, CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty speak to experts about the continent’s strengths and weaknesses. First up is the United Kingdom. Can it use London’s position as a finance capital to hold the crown as Europe’s tech leader, or will political baggage hold it back? Sanjot Malhi, partner at VC firm Northzone, joins us on this episode of Beyond the Valley to discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arjun Kharpal, CNBC's senior tech correspondent, discusses fintech topics like embedded finance, online payments in emerging markets, neobanks vs traditional banks, crypto trading integration, AI in fintech, and a stat of the week at Money 20/20 event.

The podcast explores the Internet of Bodies, discussing chips implanted in the brain for medical purposes. They delve into the risks and benefits of merging technology with the human body, including brain-computer interfaces and health applications. The conversation also touches on privacy concerns and innovative technologies like contactless payment implants and AI in medical data analysis.

Bassem Asseh, Head of sales at AI firm Hugging Face, discusses the race to create the smartest AI models and the potential timeline for artificial general intelligence. The podcast explores the implications of open-source AI, challenges in business adoption, and the democratization of machine learning through initiatives like 0GPU. Insightful discussions on AI development, industry implications, company valuation, investments in France, and AI funding insights are included.

Bitcoin has a finite supply. It is one of the cryptocurrency's characteristics that proponents like. Estimates suggest that all 21 million bitcoin will be mined around the year 2140. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss what major changes might take place with bitcoin in that time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From AR and VR headsets to AI and cloud gaming, new technologies have the potential to transform the gaming industry. So, what will more immersive and interactive gaming look like, and what are the potential trade offs?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Semiconductors, or chips, have an incredibly global, complex and intricate production process. The supply chain is spread across the world. As governments focus on boosting their own domestic chip industry, CNBC looks at why no single country can own the chip supply chain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple has sought to boost its presence in India in terms of physical stores and iPhone manufacturing. But can India become Apple's next China?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Exploring the upcoming Bitcoin halving event and its impact on price, market dynamics, regulatory challenges in the crypto industry, and Ether ETF approval speculation. CEOs share insights on blockchain innovations and cryptocurrency diversification, along with casual discussions on Paris and travel experiences.

India has been on a mission to transform itself into a high-tech manufacturing hub for products from smartphones to semiconductors. New Delhi has managed to woo some of the world's biggest tech companies, such as Apple and Micron, to ramp up operations in the country as these firms look to diversify away from China. But can India take China's crown as Asia's most critical tech hub?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.