France is home to some of the most high-profile artificial intelligence start-ups. The country, which was once seen as anti-tech, has attracted big funding, backed by a public push from the government. Roxanne Varza, the head of the world's biggest startup campus Station F, which is located in Paris, joins Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty to discuss the rise of France and Paris as one of Europe's biggest tech hubs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...
Jun 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 76
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 p...
Jun 11, 2024•33 min•Ep. 75
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC’s senior tech correspondent, joins Tom Chitty from Money 20/20 in Amsterdam, one of the world’s biggest financial technology events. In this episode of Beyond the Valley, we discuss all things fintech, including: Embedded finance growing impact on business Why emerging markets are leaders in online payments innovation How neobanks like Monzo and Revolut are faring against traditional banks Why crypto trading is being added to many digital services AI's evolving role in the fi...
Jun 06, 2024•34 min•Ep. 74
The internet of bodies - or IOB - is a term that refers to the continual merging of humans and technology. It spans everything from smartwatches to chips implanted in your brain, with the promise of helping people affected by afflictions from epilepsy to paralysis. But there are risks associated with the technology. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss the rapidly evolving world of IOB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...
May 30, 2024•27 min•Ep. 73
Companies are competing to make the smartest AI models, with some top tech execs saying artificial general intelligence will soon be upon us. Beyond the Valley goes on the road to VivaTech in Paris to discuss this and more with special guest Bassem Asseh, head of sales at AI firm Hugging Face. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 23, 2024•46 min•Ep. 72
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 ....
May 16, 2024•37 min•Ep. 71
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 .
May 08, 2024•37 min•Ep. 70
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 ....
Apr 23, 2024•30 min•Ep. 69
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 .
Apr 17, 2024•28 min•Ep. 68
The bitcoin halving happens every four years. It’s a technical event that often precedes bitcoin moving to all-time highs. But this time things are a little different. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 11, 2024•25 min•Ep. 67
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-s...
Apr 02, 2024•30 min•Ep. 66
Electric flying passenger vehicles, also known by the acronym eVTOLs, are beginning to take flight. Dozens of companies across the world are hoping these aircraft will be a large part of the future of transport. But there are big hurdles to overcome, including convincing us that they're safe to ride. Are eVTOLs ready to take off? CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...
Mar 27, 2024•33 min•Ep. 65
The once open and global internet could be beginning to fracture, due to varying forces such as geopolitics and regulations. It's an idea known as the “splinternet” - and the implications could be huge. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty discuss what this means for technology and our world in this episode of Beyond the Valley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 20, 2024•29 min•Ep. 64
The U.S. has moved one step closer to forcing Chinese tech firm ByteDance to sell TikTok in America. It is the latest flash point in the U.S-China tech battle. But does the move ultimately amount to a TikTok ban? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mar 15, 2024•31 min•Ep. 63
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba was once one of the most valuable companies in the world. China's tough regulation, a weakening economy and internal problems have contributed to the company's value plunging. But can recent changes made by the firm help change its fortunes? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 62
CNBC's Arjun Kharpal is in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress where smartphone makers such as Samsung are talking up AI phones. But will it revitalize a stagnant smartphone industry? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Feb 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 61
Various U.S. export restrictions and sanctions have hit China's semiconductor industry which was already seen as generations behind other countries. Now Chinese firms appear to be making sanction-defying progress in chips, but there are some big challenges to overcome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 21, 2024•38 min•Ep. 60
As Apple joins the likes of Meta and Sony in the VR/AR headset race, Beyond the Valley’s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal join CNBC’s Deputy Tech Editor Todd Haselton to find out what Apple’s new gadget is like to wear and discuss where’s next for this rapidly growing sector. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 07, 2024•37 min•Ep. 59
China is the world's biggest electric car market with its domestic firms like BYD and battery maker CATL among some of the largest in the world. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal look at how the Chinese government has boosted the industry and how Chinese EV makers are looking to conquer the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 01, 2024•38 min•Ep. 58
Russia continues to import large volumes of Western technology critical to its war against Ukraine, even as sanctions show some signs of taking hold. CNBC's Karen Gilchrist has been looking at this story for several months and joins Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty to talk about how tech, like microchips, is getting into the hands of Russia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 25, 2024•28 min•Ep. 57
CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal spent the week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He talks to Tom Chitty about what the biggest names in tech were talking about on the ground. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 19, 2024•40 min•Ep. 56
After staunch opposition, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission finally approved a bitcoin ETF. Many have called it a watershed moment for the industry. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal delve in to what it means for the future, with views from some of crypto's biggest names. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 55
Summary: In the final episode of the year Tom and Arjun round up the big stories from 2023 and take a look at what may be the big tech themes in 2024. Our regular hosts are joined by special guests, CNBC's Silvia Amaro and MacKenzie Sigalos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 54
“Deepfake” is a term used to describe an AI created image, sound or video of a real person. This tech is being used to spread false information by doctoring images or audio of political figures and celebs, and has even spurred a prediction from one investment bank that deepfakes could lead to a national security crisis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 53
Ransomware has become one of the most popular tools used by hackers to extort companies for millions of dollars. And this is getting more advanced with the growth of artificial intelligence. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal unearth how these attacks take place and how hackers are getting smarter with AI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 28, 2023•37 min•Ep. 52
Changpeng Zhao or CZ, CEO of Binance, pleaded guilty to criminal charges and stepped down as the company’s CEO as part of a $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. prosecutors. Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty talk about their interactions with CZ and Binance, the case, and what this could mean for the price of cryptocurrencies in 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 51
Technology executives from the Wikipedia Founder to the Signal boss think things need to change in an internet dominated by Big Tech. CNBC’s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal explore the debates and ideas around the future of the internet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nov 16, 2023•35 min•Ep. 50
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, faces more than 100 years in prison. CNBC's Mackenzie Sigalos was covering the trial from inside the courtroom and tells Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal all about what went down in the hearing full of twists and turns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 49
World leaders and top technology executives gathered at a historic site in the U.K. this week to discuss the risks associated with artificial intelligence and how to develop the tech safely. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal was on the ground at the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park and chats though all the big themes around AI with Tom Chitty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 03, 2023•43 min•Ep. 48
The price of bitcoin has surged in 2023, showing signs of coming back from a $3 trillion collapse. Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal talk through why excitement is back and what is next for cryptocurrency markets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 25, 2023•36 min•Ep. 47
